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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday November 26, 2023 ( 5 items )  

Chevron Partners With Ducks Unlimited in Restoring, Enhancing Critical Wetlands Along Louisiana Coast
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 22 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Chevron will continue its commitment to restoring and enhancing critical wetlands along the Louisiana coast by partnering with Ducks Unlimited (DU) on the latest restoration and enhancement efforts at Bayou Savage Urban National Wildlife Refuge, the second-largest urban refuge in the nation. Chevron has contributed $500,000 in support of the project. "Chevron is proud to continue our long-standing support of Duck  more

Ducks Unlimited Volunteers Appointed to Montana Wetland Protection Advisory Council
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 21 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) recently announced the names of the six new members of the state's Wetlands Protection Advisory Council. Among them are four Ducks Unlimited volunteers who are dedicated wetland advocates, passionate about waterfowling, protecting the state's rich hunting traditions and ensuring outdoor opportunities remain for the next generation. Steve Christian is a DU regional vice pres  more

Ducks Unlimited's 2023 Annual Report
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2023, by CEO Adam Putnam and President Chuck Smith on the agency's 2023 Annual Report: * * * Over the past 86 years, Ducks Unlimited's volunteers, members, and supporters have conserved more than 16 million acres of waterfowl habitat. We have worked with our partners to protect 1 billion acres of the Canadian Boreal Forest. And Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) was another example of how 684,000 members an  more

Ducks Unlimited: Kansas Teen Conservationist Makes a Difference
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: At just 15 years old, Wyatt Dale made a remarkable decision to become one of Ducks Unlimited's youngest Life Sponsors. Supported by his proud father, Travis Dale, Wyatt's passion for conservation and Ducks Unlimited began with participation in the Wyandotte County DU chapter in 2016. Wyatt's involvement in scouting and his work to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout further fueled his commitment to conservation. Trav  more

Everytown for Gun Safety: Months After Promising Action in the Wake of Tragedy at Covenant School, Governor Bill Lee Goes Back on His Word, Refuses to Introduce an Extreme Risk Law in Upcoming Legislative Session
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 22 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond * * * The Tennessee chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements in response to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announcing he will not take up an extreme risk law, a life-saving measure that could have potentially prevented t  more