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Newsletter No. 277 January 11, 2008 ISSN 1089-6104 |
Editor: Liane B. Russell, 130 Tabor Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Email: russelllb@sprynet.com
Shaded box or star means "Action Needed." Don't be overwhelmed -- check the ACTION SUMMARY
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Newsletter No. 277 January 11, 2008 ISSN 1089-6104 |
- “Connecting the Cumberlands” -- protective management policies needed
- More facts about the areas
- Policies needed to protect land and ensure safety
Obed capsules
US127 North Lilly Bluff Stream Revovery Project Tennessee News
“Ditch bill” needs defeating Rock mining on Cumberland Trail Legislature back in session Help the Pigeon River “Corridor K” dangers Summit for Sustainability Land conservation actions
TPGF purchases head of Sequatchie (springs and cave) Blue Ridge region Alliance for the Cumberlands National issues
- Public lands appropriations
- Don't permit ready-to-fire guns in national parks!
- Presidential candidates on global warming
- Presidential candidates on other issues
- Some national forest protections are restored
Energy legislation; global warming
Energy bill becomes law, retaining many, but not all, good features Climate-change legislation Effect of global warming on national parks Media are neglecting global warming as a campaign issue Oak Ridge area and nearby
GNEP and the Oak Ridge Reservation Save Roane Starry Skies TCWP news (Specific volunteer opportunities; Upcoming activities; Special mentions Job openings; Calendar; Resources
| 1A | Connecting the Cumberlands | Gov.Bredesen; Comm.Fyk; TNC | “Thank you for your vision and your follow-through!” |
| 1B | Connecting the Cumberlands | Commissioner Fyke | “Until land management procedures have been determined, institute immediate measures to protect public safety and protect resource!” |
| 2A | US127 North in Obed watershed | TDOT by January 28 | “Adopt the BLUE alignment!” |
| 3A | Intermittent streams | Senate Environment Comm | “Defeat SB.1253/HB.0865!” |
| 3B | Rock mining on public lands | Your state legislators | “Amend our mining laws!” |
| 3D | Pigeon River pollution | TCWP | Ask to be put on “alert” list. Comment when appropriate. |
| 5B | Guns in parks, etc. | USDI Sec. Kempthorne | “Parks are safe havens for people and wildlife!” |
| 5C,D | Presidential contenders | Vote | |
| 6B | Climate-change legislation | Your US Senators | “Vote to strengthen and pass S.2191!” |
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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, |
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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
With mail to Congress still slow following the anthrax scare, consider faxing, phoning, and other modes of communication.
There is much contact information in our up-to-date Political Guide. Visit the TCWP web site (http://www.tcwp.org)
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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.
President: Jimmy Groton, 865-483-5799 (evening).
Newsletter editor: Lee Russell, Email: russelllb@sprynet.com Internet: http://www.tcwp.org
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