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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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StoryCorps Interview of Frank Hensley
StoryCorps Interview of Frank Hensley by Sandra Goss Sandra (00:03): My name is Sandra Goss. It's G O S S rhymes with Moss, but it starts with a G. My thick Southern tongue is frequently not well understood. My age is 57. The date is November 1, 2010, in Knoxville,...
TVA request for a landfill at Bull Run Public Hearing
On Tuesday, February 18th at 4:00 p.m., the Anderson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request by TVA to construct a new sixty (60) acre landfill on the TVA owned Bull Run Fossil Fuel Plant site located at 1265 Edgemoor Road,...
Proposed 69-kV Power Line in West Oak Ridge
The city of Oak Ridge’s efforts to set a route for a 69-kV power line to Horizon Center, a largely unused industrial park in the west part of the city, continue. While the need for additional electricity is not in dispute, the path it might take is the subject of...
Liane Brauch “Lee” Russell (August 27, 1923 – July 20, 2019)
TCWP founding member and long-time newsletter editor Liane "Lee" Russell died Saturday (July 20) morning. Lee was an internationally-known scientist, a leader in conservation and environmental advocacy, a friend, and role model. WBIR posted this article and Interview...
Float Trip around Freels Bend on Melton Hill Lake
We had 10 paddlers participate in a canoe/kayak float trip around the Freels Bend of the Three Bends “Wild Area” on Melton Hill Lake. After an interesting start in amongst very fast model speedboats, we kept toward the...
Defenders of Wildlife joins fight to save Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park
Defenders of Wildlife posted the following blog helping to raise awareness about the threat to Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park (Unicoi County, TN) from TDEC's proposed road and campground development. TCWP is working with Unicoi County residents, Defenders of...
In the two years I worked for the Environmental Policy Institute in D.C., I had the opportunity to see grassroots newsletters from all over the country. In my experience, there is no better state-wide conservation issue compendium and call-to-action anywhere in this country than the TCWP newsletter. It’s the Information Age version of one-stop shopping. Get it!