March 2025

After Rescue from Drought, Critically Endangered Laurel Dace Return to the Wild

After being saved from near-certain extinction last summer and overwintering in the expert care of biologists at the Tennessee Aquarium, more than 230 critically endangered Laurel Dace are finally back where they belong. Read more. Casey Phillips – Tennessee Aquarium Photo: Tennessee Aquarium _____________________________________________________________________________________ See also: Ridges to Rivers Partnership Protects Critically Endangered Species Together […]

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Selling Off Public Lands? Experts Warn Housing Plan Is a Land Grab in Disguise

Government Watch The Trump administration has announced its intent to explore the sale or transfer of federal public lands for housing development, sparking major concerns from conservationists, outdoor recreation advocates, and rural communities that depend on these lands for economic sustainability. A newly formed Joint Task Force on Federal Land for Housing, led by Interior

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Hike-a-Thon Starts April 1

The adventure begins April 1st! Get ready to explore and protect Tennessee’s lands and waters during TennGreen Land Conservancy’s Hike-a-Thon 2025. There are some amazing prizes up for grabs this year, from one-of-a-kind experiences to kayaks, outdoor gear, and more! Learn more and register. TennGreen Land Conservancy Image: TennGreen See earlier post.

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Duck River Budget Could Be Used Toward Regional Tennessee River Pipeline

It will take hundreds of millions of dollars and several years to get the Duck River — dubbed a scenic treasure by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee — to balance a growing need for water and the river’s health, Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers has said. Lee’s proposed budget includes a total $124.5 million in

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Administration to Roll Back EPA Regulations, Revisit Contested Water Rule

Government Watch The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will seek to undo more than 30 regulations, including some aimed at lowering carbon emissions and curbing pollution, as well as redefining what waters and wetlands the federal government can regulate, Administrator Lee Zeldin has said. Read more. Jacob Fischler – Tennessee Lookout Photo: Tennessee Lookout In Tennessee:

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Tennessee Waterfall Road Trip

The road trip is a classic vacation that’s flexible and adventurous. It gives you the freedom to customize every detail, from where you stay to what you see and how far you go. If you’re eager to explore some of middle Tennessee’s best waterfalls, a road trip may be in your future this summer. You

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