PICTURES OF AREAS WE SEEK TO PROTECT

National Park Service Areas: Big South Fork and Obed

Big South Fork Overlook
Obed River

Zeb Mountain

TCWP is concerned about the spread of mountaintop removal coal mining (aka crossridge mining) in our State. These photos show forest/mountain devastation, barren "reclaimed" areas, and erosion caused by mining operations at Zeb Mountain in Campbell County. Erosion has resulted in pollution of Dan Branch and fines imposed by TDEC on the mining company. TVA is evaluating mining of additional mountain areas, including mountains within Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area.

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Haul road slide above Dan Branch

 

 

Barren and severely eroding "reclaimed" areas

These photos are courtesy of Doug Murray, Tennessee Forest Watch.

The Catoosa Wildlife Management Area

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Obed River from Cumberland trail

Cardinal flower on Cumberland trail

Rock Outcropping on Cumberland trail

Island Creek canyon

Tennessee State Parks: Pickett and Frozen Head

Pickett State Park
Frozen Head State Park

Tennessee State Parks: Big Falls at Burgess Falls

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