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Department of Environment & Conservation Press Releases

303 Press Releases
  • Published on October 29, 2020 - 17:05 GMT

    Frozen Head State Park Named State Park of the Year

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Frozen Head State Park in Wartburg as the 2020 State Park of the Year. “This is a tribute to the dedication of the hard-working staff at Frozen Head,” TDEC Deputy Commissioner …

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  • Published on October 29, 2020 - 17:05 GMT

    Warriors' Path State Park Honored for Sustainability

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Warriors’ Path State Park for excellence in sustainability as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “Sustainability is an important part of our mission at …

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  • Published on October 29, 2020 - 17:05 GMT

    Norris Dam State Park Honored for Customer Engagement

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Norris Dam State Park in Rocky Top for excellence in customer engagement as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “One the most important aspects of what …

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  • Published on October 29, 2020 - 17:05 GMT

    Montgomery Bell State Park Honored for Facilities Management

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Montgomery Bell State Park for excellence in facilities management as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “The team at Montgomery Bell has been involved …

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  • Published on October 29, 2020 - 17:05 GMT

    Booker T. Washington State Park Honored for Interpretation

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Booker T. Washington State Park for excellence in interpretation as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “The staff at Booker T. Washington is meeting …

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  • Published on October 29, 2020 - 17:05 GMT

    Fall Creek Falls State Park Honored for Resource Management

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Fall Creek Falls State Park for excellence in resource management as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of our most …

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  • Published on October 29, 2020 - 17:05 GMT

    Cummins Falls State Park Honored for Excellence in Innovation

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Cummins Falls State Park for excellence in innovation as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “The staff at Cummins Falls has faced challenges and has …

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  • Published on October 28, 2020 - 16:55 GMT

    Standing Stone State Park Unveils Restored Historic WPA-Built Cabins

    Tennessee State Parks officials Tuesday opened 10 fully restored rustic cabins at Standing Stone State Park, a $1.4 million project that upgraded cabins constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression. “With many people …

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  • Published on October 28, 2020 - 14:16 GMT

    TDEC Opens New Visitors Center at Cummins Falls State Park

    Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) officials Tuesday opened a new $2.4 million, 5,400-sq.-ft. visitors center at Cummins Falls State Park just north of Cookeville. “This is an outstanding facility for Cummins Falls,” TDEC …

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  • Published on October 27, 2020 - 16:20 GMT

    Norris Dam State Park West Campground Closes November 1

    Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | 09:48am The Norris Dam State Park West Campground will close on Nov. 1 for a water tower replacement project. The project will begin Nov. 2 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of April 2021. The West Campground is at the …

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  • Published on October 27, 2020 - 05:30 GMT

    State Offers No-Cost Testing for Lead to Child-Care Facilities, Schools

    The State of Tennessee is offering lead testing in water to Head Start, Early Head Start, state-licensed child-care centers, and public schools at no cost to facilities that choose to voluntarily participate in the program. The Tennessee Department of …

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  • Published on October 20, 2020 - 18:48 GMT

    Map Tells Tennessee Story as Part of 'Imagine a Day Without Water'

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today released an online StoryMap to help tell Tennessee’s story on water infrastructure as part of the nationwide initiative Imagine a Day Without Water on Oct. 21. The StoryMap depicts a …

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  • Published on October 20, 2020 - 16:14 GMT

    TDEC Encourages Participation in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation encourages Tennesseans to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local law enforcement and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will …

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  • Published on October 13, 2020 - 14:54 GMT

    TDEC To Celebrate Zero Waste Day October 27

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and its partners will celebrate Tennessee’s inaugural Zero Waste Day on Oct. 27 to raise awareness about waste in Tennessee and educate citizens on actions they can take to reduce it. “Now is …

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  • Published on October 9, 2020 - 14:27 GMT

    TDEC Hosts Grand Reopening of Lodge Pickwick Landing

    Tennessee State Parks officials cut the ribbon Thursday to reopen the renovated Lodge Pickwick Landing, an $11.7 million project at Pickwick Landing State Park. “This is an exciting day for Pickwick Landing and for Tennessee State Parks,” Commissioner …

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  • Published on October 1, 2020 - 20:09 GMT

    Fully Remodeled Lodge Montgomery Bell Opens

    Tennessee State Parks today held the official grand reopening of the fully remodeled, 117-room Lodge Montgomery Bell at Montgomery Bell State Park. “This is a great occasion for the park, and it means exciting new opportunities for events, which have long …

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  • Published on September 30, 2020 - 19:46 GMT

    Fall Creek Falls Natural Area Inducted Into Old Growth Forest Network

    Fall Creek Falls State Natural Area in Bledsoe and Van Buren counties has been inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network, a national network of protected, native, publicly accessible mature forests. “We are proud to receive this designation,” Roger McCoy …

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  • Published on September 22, 2020 - 21:53 GMT

    Lee, TDEC Announce $10 Million Loan for Cleveland Water Improvements

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $10 million loan in the State Revolving Fund Loan Program for the City of Cleveland to improve water infrastructure. …

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  • Published on September 22, 2020 - 21:53 GMT

    Lee, TDEC Announce $800,000 Loan for Woodbury Water Improvements

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a State Revolving Fund loan of $800,000 for the Town of Woodbury to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of two …

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  • Published on September 18, 2020 - 20:06 GMT

    TDEC Offers Teachers Toolkits for Earth Science Week

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in partnership with the American Geosciences Institute, will distribute a limited number of Earth Science Week toolkits to science teachers across the state as part of Earth Science Week Oct. …

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