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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.
TCWP maintains trails and controls exotic invasive species to protect areas and provide opportunities for outdoor exercise and fellowship.
TCWP organizes free outings and special events for all to enjoy. Experience Tennessee’s wild lands and waters firsthand.
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WE NEED TO ACT NOW: DOE seeks public input on Environmental Assessment Addendum at Horizon Center
The Department of Energy has released a notice of document availability for an addendum to the Environmental assessment at the Horizon Center. The addendum removes natural area spaces between the three tracts of land that the Industrial Development Board has voted in...
TDEC Issues Precautionary Fish Consumption Advisory on Daddy’s Creek, Extends Advisory on Emory River
Re-blogged from TDEC press release issued on July 1, 2020 https://www.tn.gov/environment/news/2020/7/1/tdec-issues-precautionary-fish-consumption-advisory-on-daddy-s-creek--extends-advisory-on-emory-river.html The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation...
A Guide to the Haw Ridge Canoe Trail
RECREATED FROM A GUIDE TO THE HAW RIDGE CANOE TRAIL FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OAK RIDGE (1992-93) A family flatwater canoeing area without hazards of competition with power boats (mostly in a large, shallow backchannel area); -Abundant wildlife--herons, ospreys,...
Stay-at-Home Weed Wrangle
While most of us are home under a safer-at-home order, there's no better time to tackle the yard and control those invasive plants. Plants like Honeysuckle Vine, Bush Honeysuckle, Privet, Mimosa, and Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus) may be creeping up along the borders of...
Take the iNaturalist City Challenge April 24-27
Here is something fun to do during April 24-27. Participate in the iNaturalist City Challenge 2020. The City Nature Challenge is an international competition between cities to see who can observe the most wildlife in a four-day period. It’s a bioblitz that happens all...
Oak Ridge Nature Walks Scheduled
On the Oak Ridge Reservation, located in east Tennessee, over 1100 vascular plants, 72 fish, 34 mammals and over 200 bird species have been observed. The public is invited to nature walks designed to highlight not only the rich flora and fauna diversity of the...
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