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Wetlands in Tennessee under threat as lawmaker proposes another bill to cut protections

Caroline Eggers

January 31, 2025

If passed into law, the measure would benefit developers, making construction easier and cheaper on some Tennessee wetlands.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, biodiversity, conservation, flood, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, water pollution, wetlands

The Duck River is one of the most endangered rivers in U.S., report shows

Caroline Eggers

April 16, 2024

The Duck River in Middle Tennessee has been named as one of the most threatened waterways in the U.S. 

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: biodiversity, development, Duck River, endangered species, pollution

What to plant in Nashville this spring — other than grass

Caroline Eggers

March 9, 2023

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Invasive species are one of the largest threats to the world’s biodiversity. One of the most common is in your backyard: turf grass.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: biodiversity, climate change, native plants

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