Tennessee
Led by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the Tennessee Teaming with Wildlife Coalition includes wildlife biologists, hunters & anglers, birdwatchers, hikers, nature-based businesses and other conservationists.
Tennessee's Diverse Lands, Waters, and Wildlife
Tennessee's habitats range from the wetlands and bottomland hardwoods of western Tennessee, cedar glade and grassland barrens of middle Tennessee to the high elevation spruce-fir forests of the mountainous east. Over 300 species of birds, 77 amphibians, 55 reptiles and 77 mammals use habitats within Tennessee. The diversity of aquatic habitats supports an unparalleled array of aquatic species. Seventy-six species of crayfish, 99 species of aquatic snails, 130 species of freshwater mussels and over 325 species of fish all call Tennessee home.
Tennessee's new Wildlife Action Plan identified 37 different sources of stress that could potentially put this fabulous wildlife heritage at risk. In particular, incompatible land use practices often result in erosion, water quality degradation and loss of terrestrial and aquatic habitat. Fortunately, if we invest in the Tennessee Wildlife Action Plan today, we can conserve wildlife and vital natural areas for future generations.
A Powerful Coalition to Conserve our Wildlife Heritage
More than 100 organizations and businesses from across
Tennessee have come
together to spread the word about the Tennessee Wildlife Action Plan
and to secure the funding it needs for success. YOU CAN HELP by
joining
the coalition, engaging organizations in your community and urging our
elected officials to support the federal
State Wildlife Grants Program
and legislation
providing long-term, dedicated funding for wildlife
conservation and related education and recreation.
Tennessee's Wildlife Action Plan Video
An inspiring video about the Tennessee Wildlife Action Plan featuring original music from composer Don King, who works for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. For more information visit www.tnwildlife.org
A coalition of more than 5,900 organizations seeking new and greater funding for wildlife conservation and related education and recreation.
Special Assistant to the Director
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
PO Box 40747
Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615.781.6645
Fax: 615.781.6551
Email: Tim.Churchill@state.tn.us
Greg Wathen
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
PO Box 40747
Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615.781.6610
Fax: 615.781.6551
Email: greg.wathen@state.tn.us
Communications Contact
Chief, Information & Education
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Ellington Agricultural Center,
PO Box 40747
Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615.781.6506
Fax: 615.781.6654
Email: don.king@state.tn.us
Non-game and Endangered Species Coordinator
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
P.O. Box 40747
Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615.781.6619
Fax: 615.781.6654
Email: richard.kirk@state.tn.us
