Newsletter No. 271

January 14, 2007

ISSN 1089-6104

Editor: Liane B. Russell, 130 Tabor Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Phone, 865-482-2153
Shaded box or star means "Action Needed." Don't be overwhelmed -- check the ACTION SUMMARY
  1. Land protection initiatives in Tennessee
    1. State purchase of Bowater lands
    2. Land gift from Plateau Properties
    3. New Rugby State Natural Area
    4. Shady Valley wetland preserve expanded
    5. The Tennessee River Blueway
  2. Other State news
    1. Environmental credentials of legislators
    2. Info sources on state government
    3. Funding for TDEC
    4. National Coal mounts public-relations campaign
  3. Obed: effects of impoundments in watershed
  4. TVA's Land Policy and reservoir plans
    1. Land Policy is ratified with minor changes
    2. TVA updating Watts Bar plan
    3. Huge profits for developers of formerly public lands
  5. The US Forest Service; other forest news
    1. A halt is ordered for projects that violate the Roadless Rule
    2. Forest plans exempted from NEPA
    3. Open Space Plan
    4. Environmentally sound use of forest products
  6. Other national news
    1. Special roles for Tennessee legislators
    2. More election consequences
    3. A bill to cap air-pollution
    4. Nationwide Permits opposed
    5. Listing and de-listing of species
  7. Global warming
    1. Greenhouse gases cause acidification of the oceans
    2. Supreme Court and CO2 emissions
    3. Polar bears
    4. Oil companies investing in a warmer globe
    5. Spreading Gore's message
    6. Some actions that address global warming
  8. The Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR)
    1. Three Bends
    2. Possible future land demand on ORO
  9. TCWP news (grant; Political Guide; activities; volunteers)
  10. Job opportunities; Calendar; Resources
 
ACTION SUMMARY

 
Issue
Contact
"Message!" or Action
4A TVA's public lands policy TVA Board “Thanks for protecting reservoir lands from developments!”
5B National Forest Plans Reps. Rahall, Udall, + yours “NEPA requirement for Forest Plans must be restored!”
5D Forest products (wood, paper) Your retailer Look for FSC (not SFI) certification
6C Greenhouse-gas emissions Sen. Alexander “Thanks for bill to cap carbon emissions; please get it passed!”
7C Polar bear habitat US Fish & Wildlife Service “List polar bear as 'threatened'! Save its habitat!”
7E The global-warming message Al Gore Jr.'s office Volunteer for the “Climate Project”
8B Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) (AFORR) Participate in 3-Bend events, Attend DOE meeting 2/13/07
9D Volunteer opportunities TCWP Offer your services

Senator John Doe
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Doe
Sincerely yours,		 The Hon. John Doe
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Doe
Sincerely yours,		 Pres. George Bush
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
202-456-1111; Fax 456-2461
president@whitehouse.gov
Dear Mr. President
Respectfully yours,		 Governor Phil Bredesen
State Capitol
Nashville, TN 37243-9872
615-741-2001; Fax 532-9711
Dear Gov. Bredesen
Respectfully yours,
Sen. Bob Corker
Ph: 202-224-3344; FAX: 202-228-1264
e-mail: http://corker.senate.gov/contact.cfm
Sen. Lamar Alexander
Ph: 202-224-4944; FAX: 202-228-3398
web: http://alexander.senate.gov, click "Contact”
Local: 865-545-4253
 Rep. Zach Wamp
Phone: 202-225-3271
FAX: 202-225-3494
Local: 865-483-3366

To call any Rep or Senator, dial Congressional switchboard, 202-224-3121.
To find out about the status of bills, call 202-225-1772
URLs: http://www.house.gov/lastname/ and http://lastname.senate.gov/
General contact info: http://www.lcv.org
Note that mail to Congress is very slow following the anthrax scare.
Consider adding other modes of communication.

WHAT IS TCWP?

TCWP (Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning) is dedicated to achieving and perpetuating protection of natural lands and waters by means of public ownership, legislation, or cooperation of the private sector. While our first focus is on the Cumberland and Appalachian regions of East Tennessee, our efforts may extend to the rest of the state and the nation. TCWP's strength lies in researching information pertinent to an issue, informing and educating our membership and the public, interacting with groups having similar objectives, and working through the legislative, administrative, and judicial branches of government on the federal, state, and local levels.

TCWP: 130 Tabor Rd., Oak Ridge, TN 37830.

President: Jimmy Groton, 865-483-5799 (evening).
Executive and Membership-Development Director: Sandra Goss, 865-522-3809; Sandra@sandrakgoss.com

Newsletter editor: Lee Russell, 865-482-2153.

Internet: http://www.tcwp.org

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