Environment and Conservation
Nominations are Open for Governor’s 2012 Environmental Stewardship Awards
Released on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - 1:19 pm under
Environment and Conservation Seeks Environmental Achievers
NASHVILLE – The Department of Environment and Conservation is inviting Tennesseans to submit nominations for the Governor’s 2012 Environmental Stewardship Awards. The awards recognize Tennesseans who go above and beyond to protect the state’s diverse environment.
Haslam Announces $189,550 in Used Motor Oil Collection Grants
Released on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 - 1:44 pm under
Grants will help encourage proper collection of Used Motor Oil across Tennessee
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau today announced $189,550 in collection grants to establish, upgrade and expand used motor oil collection centers in 15 communities across Tennessee.
Division of Archaeology’s 2012 Current Research Meeting Slated for January 27-28 in Nashville
Released on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - 2:32 pm under
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Division of Archaeology and Middle Tennessee State University will host the 24th Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology meeting Jan. 27-28 in the Ed Jones Auditorium at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Parks and Recreation Grants Available to Local Communities
Released on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 - 11:52 am under
Environment and Conservation Will Host Grant Workshops Feb. 13
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is now accepting applications for Local Parks and Recreation Fund grants to help communities create and expand parks and recreation services. The department is contacting local communities about the grant availability, and will host a series of workshops throughout the state on Monday, Feb. 13 to help communities understand the application process. The application deadline is June 29, 2012.
8th Annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival Set for Feb. 3-5
Released on Tue, Jan 17, 2012 - 4:42 pm under
Celebrate the American Bald Eagle during Reelfoot Lake's 8th Annual Eagle Festival, Feb. 3-5
Northwest Tennessee Prepares for Its Most Prominent Winter Visitors
NASHVILLE – The winter pilgrimage of the majestic American Bald Eagle annually brings these fantastic creatures back to northwest Tennessee from their summer homes in the upper Great Lakes and Canada. With wingspans of six to eight feet and weights up to 16 pounds, the American Bald Eagle has been returning to the open water, marshes and cypress-laden sloughs of Reelfoot Lake for generations.
State Announces Clean Tennessee Energy Grant Program
Released on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 - 12:42 pm under
Projects Benefit Both the Environment and Bottom Line
Nashville – Tennessee Deputy Governor Claude Ramsey, Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau and General Services Commissioner Steven G. Cates today announced a series of energy efficiency projects in state government, as well as the new Clean Tennessee Energy Grant Program. The state projects, as well projects for other public and private entities that will be funded through the grant program, are designed to both increase cost savings and decrease emissions.
State Announces Clean Tennessee Energy Grant Program
Released on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 - 12:03 pm under
Projects Benefit Both the Environment and Bottom Line
Fall Creek Falls State Park Offers Basket Weaving Workshop Feb. 3-4
Released on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 - 11:47 am under
Fall Creek Falls in Winter
Reserve space now and take advantage of room specials at the Fall Creek Falls Inn
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. – Fall Creek Falls State Park is offering its annual basket-making workshop Feb. 3-4, 2012, for participants interested in learning a new craft or refining existing skills.
Governor Haslam Proclaims January “Radon Action Month”
Released on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 - 11:15 am under
Department of Environment and Conservation Kicks Off Education Efforts
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has proclaimed January “Radon Action Month” to help educate Tennesseans about the dangers of radon exposure and encourage actions to identify and to address radon problems in the home.
Meeting Set to Examine Tennessee Nominations to National Register of Historic Places
Released on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 - 3:45 pm under
Members of the Public Invited to Attend Brentwood Meeting on Jan. 17
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