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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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Oak Ridge Airport Environmental Assessment Public Hearing August 8 from 6-8 PM
The Environmental Assessment document for the proposed Oak Ridge...
Take action regarding DOE’s Proposed “Environmental Management Disposal Facility” (EMDF)
Proposed sites for the Environmental Management Disposal Facility from Proposed Plan for the Disposal of Oak Ridge Reservation Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Waste - June 2018 The Department of Energy (DOE) plans to...
Help tell DOE to be more transparent with its toxic waste plans at Oak Ridge Reservation
As cleanup of hazardous and radioactive material at the Oak Ridge Reservation continues, the Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a reckless plan that would contaminate waterways with toxic chemicals and put downstream communities at risk. Next week, DOE is holding...
Scientist(s) needed for new project at the Oak Ridge Cedar Barrens!
Background In 1998 TCWP registered the Oak Ridge Cedar Barrens as a state natural area by agreement with the City of Oak Ridge and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). Due to its ecological history, the Barrens contains preserved areas of...
IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED: Beloved Oak Ridge Greenway and Wetland Under Threat
WRITE TO:Oak Ridge City Council: CityCouncil@oakridgetn.gov Oak Ridge City Manager: Dr. Mark Watson: mwatson@oakridgetn.gov City of Oak Ridge Electric Department (CORED) Director: Ardo Ba: aba@oakridgetn.gov The closed forested canopy and protected...
StoryCorps Interview of Liane Russell
Cindy 00:05 My name is Cindy Kendrick. I'm 53 years old. Today's date is November 5th, 2010. We are in Knoxville, Tennessee, and I'm here with my friend Lee Russell. Lee 00:18 My name is Liane Russell, but my nickname is Lee. I’m 87 and today is November...
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