Public Lands- This committee monitors management and land acquisition issues for Tennessee's State Parks and Natural Areas. The committee's scope ranges from following and encouraging land acquisitions to sponsoring an annual State Parks Forum. Membership in the committee allows involvement in the preservation and enhancement of State Parks through research, lobbying, and advocacy to the general population. 
Committee Chair: Mary Lynn Dobson 354-4924, email: heronhillb at earthlink.net

Water Issues - This committee addresses water preservation, water quality, and water resources, focusing on the Obed River and the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. The committee works to stay informed about current issues that threaten our water resources. Committee members seek and share up-to-date information on the many programs and studies that impact this valuable natural resource. 
Committee Chair: Jimmy Groton 483-5799

Services - This committee oversees development and implementation of membership of membership activities including programs, outings and the Annual Meeting. Members exercise their organizational, creative and communication skills in providing the means to publicize our organization and its benefits to the membership and the general public. 
Committee Chair: Carol Grametbauer 376-2708

TCWP has many other opportunities to volunteer for short-term project (e.g.. preparing mailings, staff a booth during festivals, trail maintenance, river cleanup, etc.) 

For more information on these committees and short-term projects, contact Sandra K. Goss at 865-522-3809, sandra at sandrakgoss.com. 

Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning
130 Tabor Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830