About 12 years ago, the Tennessee Valley Authority aquatic plant management team noticed a new, unusual species spreading at Guntersville and Nickajack reservoirs. A non-native eelgrass was overtaking native plant habitat. The rapidly growing plant – a blend of two non-native species of eelgrass – has since spread throughout Guntersville and Nickajack reservoirs, as well as Wheeler Reservoir. Read more. […]
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Tennessee’s stunning scenery is written in the stars, inviting visitors to explore the state’s natural beauty after dark. Tennessee is home to one-of-a-kind landscapes, attractions and outdoor allure which aren’t limited to daytime adventure. From scenic vistas and hiking trails to campsites and planetariums, a universe of possibilities awaits under a blanket of glittering stars.
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Government Watch Working with wildlife was Alex Troutman’s dream job. But in March he — along with thousands of other public lands employees — was suddenly fired by the Trump administration. The National Park Service employee has been rehired per a court order, but uncertainty remains for these federal employees. The majority of public lands workers who
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This May 10, join birders from every continent for Global Big Day—a worldwide celebration of birds and birding. Wherever you are, every bird you count matters, and each observation helps to paint a picture of bird populations around the world. Submit your sightings to eBird and be part of a global effort to better understand and protect the birds we love.
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Trust for Public Land hosted a site visit at what could become the Dade County Community Forest on the morning of April 23. All present were excited about the project, and they hope to continue hearing from a broad representation of the community. The group gathered at Lookout Mountain Flight Park’s training hills (which are
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In an inspiring speech to the Chattanooga Rotary Club, Thrive Regional Partnership President/CEO Bridgett Massengill reminded business leaders in the room that as growth impacts our communities, preserving what we love takes a little transformation—and it starts with you. Read more. Bridgett Massengill – Thrive Regional Partnership Photo: Thrive Regional Partnership
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In his half-century long career, Mack S. Prichard, the “Conservation Conscience of Tennessee,” saved things, took thousands of photos, filled tons of notebooks, presented numerous slideshows, and was a passionate advocate for saving Tennessee’s locations of ecological significance, its archaeological treasures, and waterways. Now, everyone can learn more about Mack, who lived from 1939-2020, from
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Chattanooga was recently designated as America’s first National Park City (see earlier post). The news of this event was featured last week in an article by Sarah Kuta in Smithsonian magazine. Read the article. Photo: larrybraunphotography.com via Getty Images Also: Read Travel and Leisure article by Iona Brannon
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Government Watch Increased timber production could be coming to the Volunteer State, impacting the Appalachian forests in East Tennessee. A new emergency order from the U.S. Department of Agriculture allocated 59% of national forests across the country for timber production. The declaration was prompted by President Donald Trump’s March 1 executive order to increase the nation’s timber
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