A Resilient Valley- Restoring the Tennessee River Valley Watershed from the  Impact of Hurricane Helene

The impact of Hurricane Helene’s extreme flooding has disrupted communities and ecosystems across the upper region of the Tennessee Valley watershed.  On November 4, 2024, TVA issued a press release detailing the staggering amount of water that fell between Thursday, Sept 25 and Sunday,…

America’s Wilderness Act- 60 Years of Conservation

2024 marks the 60th anniversary of America’s Wilderness Act. This milestone is not just a time for reflection on conservation achievements, but also an opportunity to recognize the untapped potential these protected wilderness areas hold for local communities fortunate enough to be situated near them….

Engineering Ebbs and Flows-Why does TVA lower the water?  by Mark Engler

TVA manages the complex water systems in the Valley. The Valley received more rainfall on average than Seattle, WA