Protect Tennessee's Scenic Rivers
Oppose HB0895/SB0725
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 destruction.
For decades, the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Act has safeguarded these rivers. Weakening protections now puts water quality, wildlife, and public health at risk.
Make your voice heard! Urge legislators to oppose HB0895/SB0725 by sending them a message today. Use the sample letter below to take action.
TAKE ACTION NOW!
Start Here:
- Find your representative by clicking the link here: Find My Legislator – TN General Assembly
- Compare the names of your representative to the lists below to determine if they are on the relevant committees.
- Copy and paste the letter below into an email. Find your legislator’s email here: Tennessee General Assembly. Click on Senate members or House members to find the name, then click name to find email. OR, call them on the phone. Find the phone numbers in the same list.
In the Senate, the committee considering the bill is the Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
MEMBERS ARE:
- Shane Reeves
- Adam Lowe
- Jessie Seal
- Janice Bowling
- Heidi Campbell
- Bobby Harshbarger
- Charlane Oliver
- Mark Pody Page Wally
In the House, the bill was assigned to the Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee. You can find the members of that committee here: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee – TN General Assembly
SAMPLE LETTER:
If you are a constituent of one of the Senate Committee above, then include the language in red font in parentheses. If you are not, omit that language.
Directions for Using the Sample Letter:
1. Click the blue “Download Sample Letter here:” link above.
2. A new page will open with the message: “Would you like to make a copy of Sample Letter – Protect Tennessee’s Wetlands?”
3. Click “Make a copy.” This will create your own private version of the sample letter. (You must do this to ensure you’re not editing the original document.)
4. Once your copy is created, fill in your information in the labeled sections.