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The
Tennessee Parks and
Greenways Foundation is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
dedicated to preserving
Tennessee’s natural treasures. We were established in 1997 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:
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Conserve
Tennessee Treasures;
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Create greenway
Corridor Connections; and
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Foster initiatives by
others through Conservation Education
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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