MISSION
TCWP (Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning) is dedicated to achieving and perpetuating protection of natural lands and waters by means of public ownership, legislation, or cooperation of the private sector. While our first focus is on the Cumberland and Appalachian regions of East Tennessee, our efforts may extend to the rest of the state and the nation. TCWP's strength lies in researching information pertinent to an issue, informing and educating our membership and the public, interacting with groups having similar objectives, and working through the legislative, administrative, and judicial branches of government on the federal, state, and local levels.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
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Wilderness Workshop – Saturday June 27, 2009 – Knoxville, Tennessee
The US Forest Service has recommended a number of areas in the Cherokee National Forest be designated wilderness. In order for this to occur, Congress has to pass legislation.
On Saturday June 27, from 10 AM – 4:30 PM the Tennessee Wild coalition, of which Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning is a member, will hold a Wilderness Workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 2931 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Doug Scott, author of “The Enduring Wilderness” and Policy Director for Campaign for America's Wilderness, and Matt Keller from The Wilderness Society will be on hand to lead sessions. A number of local wilderness leaders will also attend. This workshop will teach volunteers the organizing skills necessary to make additional wilderness a reality here in Tennessee. The day will be fun and educational! An optional hike in the Upper Bald River Wilderness Study Area will take place on Sunday June 28.
Registration is required. A $10 contribution is suggested. Lunch is included for all participants. For more information, please contact Jeff Hunter at 423-322-7866 or jeff@safc.org. Registration form available for download at: http://www.safc.org/events/
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Position Available—Executive Director of Alliance for the Cumberlands—Application Deadline is June 26
The Director of the Alliance for the Cumberlands plans, implements and coordinates a multi-jurisdictional initiative aimed at promoting the unique natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources of the Cumberland Plateau and fostering the ecological and economic sustainability of natural and human communities in the Cumberlands Region. S/he works directly with the Board of Directors and member organizations including state and federal agencies, non profits, local governments and private businesses to develop and implement region-wide, consensus based strategies in the Cumberlands. Duties will include developing regional programs, establishing community partnerships, raising funds and building the capacity and efficacy of the Alliance. The Board of Directors will set the Director’s annual objectives and evaluate his/her annual performance.
The Alliance for the Cumberlands is a partnership of public and private organizations unified in their commitment to protect the Cumberland Mountains and Plateau Region. Its mission is to bring people together to achieve ecological and economic sustainability of natural and human communities in the Cumberlands Region. www.allianceforthecumberlands.org
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For more information, call TCWP Executive Director Sandra at 865-522-3809, or send email to sandra@sandrakgoss.com.
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PICTURES OF AREAS WE SEEK TO PROTECT
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Contact TCWP at 865-481-0286 and leave a message
or Jimmy Groton, TCWP President, 865-483-5799, groton87 at comcast.net
or Frank Hensley, TCWP Vice President, 865-483-0849, fwhensley at aol.com
or write TCWP at:
Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning
130 Tabor Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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