State lawmakers proposed a bill to remove protections on more than half of Tennessee’s wetlands. That bill was defeated, but another could be coming.
Tennessee officials are worried about wetlands. Here’s why.
Earlier this year, the state legislature considered a developer-backed bill to remove regulations on more than half of Tennessee’s wetlands.
Bill to remove protections for Tennessee wetlands stalls out
The Tennessee General Assembly has effectively quashed a bill that would have removed statewide protections for wetlands.
Wetlands have some protections in Tennessee. The state legislature might remove them.
Wetlands weave between land and water, connecting invisible threads in nature while teeming with plants and wildlife. These spongy soils absorb floodwaters and are considered among the most biodiverse habitats on Earth — and the most vulnerable.
Vanderbilt University to host conference on the future of Tennessee’s land, water and energy
Vanderbilt University is hosting its second annual “State of the Environment” conference on Monday to address Tennessee’s biggest environmental challenges and opportunities.
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