Tennessee’s wetlands are at risk

Tennessee has a precious natural resource: wetlands. We even have wetlands right here in the heart of Nashville. And they are at risk.

This legislative session, Tennessee lawmakers will consider a bill that will remove protections for our state’s wetlands. Today, we’re talking about why wetlands are valuable as part of a healthy ecosystem. We’ll also break down the proposed legislation and check in with local groups working to protect this natural resource.

This episode was produced by Caroline Eggers, WPLN’s environmental reporter, and Katherine Ceicys.

GUESTS

• Dr. Justin Murdock, Ecologist and Professor of Biology, Tennessee Tech University
• Grace Stranch, CEO, Harpeth Conservancy
• LaTricea Adams, President of Young, Gifted and Green

FURTHER READING & LISTENING

• WPLN | Wetlands have some protections in Tennessee. The state legislature might remove them.