TN: Water
TN bill would boost public's role in TVA decision-making process
Tennesseans want more say in how the Tennessee Valley Authority plans for their future electricity needs and a bill now in Congress could give the pub…
Report: PFAS chemicals contaminate TN rivers, lakes
The latest research reveals alarming levels of contamination in northeastern Tennessee waterways, by the chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl …
Officials Take Comment on Tennessee Drinking Water Cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting public comments on its proposed new drinking water regulations. The agency announced plans to …
Experts to Gather in TN at First National Stream-Restoration Conference
Water experts will gather next week in Nashville to talk about the state of stream restoration, at the first national stream restoration conference…
EPA Green-Lights Cleanup of TN Superfund Site
Tennessee soon will receive federal funding to clean up a 260-acre toxic-waste site in Shelby County. The Environmental Protection Agency recently …
TN to Embark on Litter Pollution Study
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Plastic bottles and cans line many of the state's roadways and rivers, and now the state is conducting a large research study to …
Asian Carp Barriers to be Erected on Tennessee, Cumberland Rivers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As the state continues its battle against invasive Asian carp, environmentalists say plans to erect new barriers to stop the carp …
Congress OKs $25 Million to Fight Asian Carp
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee will receive federal funding to fight Asian carp as part of a $25 million budget appropriation recently passed by …
Smaller TN Waterways Lose Protection Under New EPA Rule
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a new rule, saying it clarifies which types of waterways are protected …
Proposal Would Boost Funding for Protecting TN Fish, Wildlife
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Congress is considering a bill that would direct nearly $1.4 billion to state fish and wildlife agencies. Introduced by …
Tennesseans Snap Photos of Trash for Litter Awareness Campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A new campaign aims to raise awareness of Tennessee's trash problem. Hundreds of people have sent photos of litter in …
Conservationists Release Endangered Sturgeon Into Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Scientists from the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute and the state Wildlife Resources Agency have released 89 …