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TCWP is dedicated to protecting natural lands and waters by means of public ownership, legislation, or cooperation of the private sector. Out efforts focus on the Cumberland and Appalachian regions of East Tennessee, but may extend to the rest of the state and the nation.
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Our natural lands and waters are threatened by degradation or development. See how TCWP identifies, researches, and fights these threats.
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TVA Briefing on Clinch River Nuclear Site Development
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on 25 February 2025 gave a virtual briefing on its plans to develop nuclear power on its former Clinch River Breeder Reactor site. TVA’s intention appears to be to build two or three “small, modular reactors” for power generation...
Concern for Wetland Protection at Carbon Rivers Research & Development Site in Oak Ridge
Carbon Rivers, a recycling and composite manufacturing business headquartered in Knoxville, has purchased 360 acres of the former S-50 site in Oak Ridge (Figure 1). The company plans to use the site for research and development to improve their process for...
Protect Tennessee’s Scenic Rivers
Tennessee’s Scenic Rivers provide clean water, vital wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation. HB0895/SB0725 threatens these waterways by removing the two-mile buffer between Class II Scenic Rivers and landfills, increasing the risk of pollution and habitat...
Protect Tennessee’s Wetlands
Tennessee’s wetlands are vital for clean drinking water, flood protection, and wildlife habitat. Yet, proposed legislation (HB0541/SB0670) would strip protections from 300,000–450,000 acres of wetlands, leaving them vulnerable to destruction. Without state safeguards,...
LEGACY CONTAMINATION ON THE OAK RIDGE RESERVATION: TAKE ACTION NOW
Nuclear work during the Manhattan Project resulted in contamination that still remains, decades later. For cleanup work to continue, the Department of Energy (DOE) proposed, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Tennessee Department of Environment and...
NOW is the time to voice your concerns about the Proposed Oak Ridge Airport
TCWP is urging our members to express your concerns about the proposed Oak Ridge Airport by writing to those with decision-making authority. We have provided the email addresses below for your convenience. The study justifying the airport is more than 10 years old. ...
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