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Newsletter No. 278 March 16, 2008 ISSN 1089-6104 |
Editor: Liane B. Russell, 130 Tabor Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Email: russelllb@sprynet.com
Shaded box or star means "Action Needed." Don't be overwhelmed -- check the ACTION SUMMARY
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Newsletter No. 278 March 16, 2008 ISSN 1089-6104 |
- Obed needs and news
- We must tell legislators about the need for acquisition funds
- Annual clean-up day
The greater Frozen Head
Express your gratitude for major land additions Planning for management Volunteer Trail Days Other Cumberlands issues
Efforts to halt destructive rock mining on Cumberland Trail State to buy head-of-Sequatchie cave Species wealth Attempts to halt coal-mining damages
Scenic Vistas Protection bill seeks to stop mountaintop removal Seeking to abolish USFWS policy that endangers aquatic life Tennessee rivers
- Mercury in Hiwassee River
- Pigeon River update
- East Fork Obey continues to get TCWP attention
- Dirtiest and cleanest waters listed
- Center of Excellence for Watershed Mgt.
Other Tennessee news
“Limited Resource Waters” bill seriously threatens regulation of our water quality Corridor K Conservation items in Budget Cherokee Forest Voices TVA: Watts Bar Plan and other matters
Watts Bar Plan may incorporate TCWP suggestions TVA encouraging energy conservation TVA's renewable energy program insufficient NC sues TVA over emissions from coal-fired plants National news
Clean Water Restoration Act supported by Gov. Bredesen Biofuels: a scientific look at harm from land-use changes Environmental Scorecard Energy corridors threaten public lands Oak Ridge and nearby
North Ridge Trail ready for visitors Knoxville/Knox County Plan under public review TCWP news (Upcoming activities; Political Guide; Volunteer opportunities; Members in the news) Job openings; Calendar; Resources
| 1A | Completing Obed WSR | 2 US senators; Rep. L.Davis | “Obed needs appropriation for acquiring inholdings!” |
| 2A | Frozen Head, major land additions | Comm. Fyke; TNC | “Thank you for adding lands and protecting them!” |
| 3A | Rock mining on Cumberland Trail | Committee chairs, members | “Support SB.4198/HB.4198 (Non-coal surface mining law) |
| 3B | Head of Sequatchie River | Gov. Bredesen; TPGF | “Thank you for protecting this remarkable resource!” |
| 4A | Mountaintop-removal mining | Committee chairs, members | “Support SB.3822/HB.3348 (Scenic Vistas Protection)!” |
| 5A,B | Hiwassee and Pigeon Rivers | See action boxes | Take suggested actions to stop pollution of these rivers. |
| 6A | Regulation of our water quality | Your state legislators | “Strongly oppose SB.4119/HB.4185 (Ltd. Resource Waters)!” |
| 8A | Danger to small streams, wetlands | Your US Senators and Rep. | “Co-sponsor Clean Water Restoration Act, HR.2421/S.1870!” |
| 10C,D | TCWP needs help | Sandra Goss | Please volunteer a little of your time |
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Senator John Doe United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Doe Sincerely yours, |
The Hon. John Doe U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Doe Sincerely yours, |
Pres. George Bush The White House Washington, DC 20500 202-456-1111; Fax 456-2461 president@whitehouse.gov Dear Mr. President Respectfully yours, |
Governor Phil Bredesen State Capitol Nashville, TN 37243-9872 615-741-2001; Fax 532-9711 Dear Gov. Bredesen Respectfully yours, |
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Sen. Bob Corker Ph: 202-224-3344; FAX: 202-228-1264 e-mail: http://corker.senate.gov/contact.cfm |
Sen. Lamar Alexander Ph: 202-224-4944; FAX: 202-228-3398 web: http://alexander.senate.gov, click "Contact” Local: 865-545-4253 |
Rep. Zach Wamp Phone: 202-225-3271 FAX: 202-225-3494 Local: 865-483-3366 |
To call any Rep or Senator, dial Congressional switchboard, 202-224-3121. To find out about the status of bills, call 202-225-1772
URLs: http://www.house.gov/lastname/ and
http://lastname.senate.gov/
General contact info: http://www.lcv.org
With mail to Congress still slow following the anthrax scare, consider faxing, phoning, and other modes of communication.
There is much contact information in our up-to-date Political Guide. Visit the TCWP web site (http://www.tcwp.org)
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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.
President: Jimmy Groton, 865-483-5799 (evening).
Newsletter editor: Lee Russell, Email: russelllb@sprynet.com Internet: http://www.tcwp.org
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