Protecting, Preserving and Supporting Parks, Greenways, and               Open Space in Tennessee

WE MADE THE BUDGET!

February 2, 2010 by forevergreentn

So happy to report that we are INCLUDED in the Governor’s 2010 proposed budget! You can view the proposal at http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/gov/state-of-the-state/. We asked for full restoration of the Tennessee Real Estate Transfer Funds to be included in the Governor’s budget and the Governor’s budget includes proceeds for all four funds. Here is the breakdown.

Wetlands Fund (page B307) $6,576,300
State Land Acquisition Fund (page B291) $3,112,500
Local Parks and Recreation Fund (page B291) $3,718,700
Agricultural Resources Conservation Fund (page B340) $3,187,500

Total: $16,595,000

Please write a thank you note to Governor Bredesen.

Governor’s Office, Tennessee State Capitol
Nashville, TN 37243-0001

or call or email: Phone: 615.741.2001 / Fax: 615.532.9711; Email: Phil.Bredesen@tn.gov

Now, we MUST make our Senators and Representatives aware that this is an IMPORTANT part of the Budget that MUST remain intact!

Smile for 60 seconds and pat yourself on the back and then… begin again to spread the word! Contact your legislators. We want a Forever Green Tennessee!

For more information, go to the Forever Green Tennessee page.

Grant applications for East Tennessee State Park Connections projects are due February 16, 2010!  Winners will be announced in Nashville February 22, 2010!

Ashley LaRoche Heeren joins the Foundation!

Go to our News page for more information.

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For more information, go to the Forever Green Tennessee page.

Conservation Land For Sale

187.9 Acres on Clear Fork River and Crooked Creek.

For more information, go to the Current Projects page.

Who We Are

The Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Tennessee’s natural treasures. We were established in 1998 as the result of a merger between the Tennessee State Parks Foundation and the Tennessee Greenways Program of The Conservation Fund. 

The Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation has a lean professional staff and is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors made up of prominent citizens, businessmen, elected officials, park professionals and others committed to the cause of conservation of Tennessee’s lands and waters.

We believe the identification, preservation, and protection of the most ecologically-rich, historically-significant, and incredibly beautiful places in Tennessee is vital to protecting wildlife, improving water and air quality, providing close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating sustainable communities and regions.

Our vision is to create a network of parks, greenways, and wildlife areas across Tennessee that promotes quality of life and links people to their natural and cultural heritage. The Foundation has three strategies to accomplish this vision.  We:

• Conserve Tennessee Treasures;

• Create greenway Corridor Connections; and

• Foster initiatives by others through Conservation Education and Advocacy

By working together, we can make this happen.  Please explore the ideas and information here on our web site. If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact us for personal assistance.

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