The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced $968,000 in grants from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) for parks and recreation planning for 18 communities across the state. The Planning Grant Program provides state funding to match local government investments for communities that want to create or update a Parks and …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is now requiring water utilities to test sewage sludge known as biosolids for PFAS before using them as fertilizer on farmland. PFAS, a category of chemicals used in everything from non-stick cooking to firefighting foam to waterproof clothing, are often called “forever chemicals” and are linked to …
Following the detection of E. coli in Pikeville’s treated wastewater earlier this summer, the city has received an additional violation notice from the state authorities. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) now requires the city to install warning signs notifying the public of potential sewage presence in the Sequatchie River and to initiate …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced a $28,800 grant from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program for the Bledsoe County Board of Education. The Bledsoe County Board of Education will provide matching funds of $7,200 and use the grant to install rubber mulch as playground surfaces at all three elementary schools …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and partner agencies will host the third annual Food Waste Prevention Week from April 1 to 7. Gov. Bill Lee has issued a proclamation naming the week, featuring numerous activities. TDEC will partner with the University of Tennessee Extension, Clean Memphis, New Terra Compost, Zero Waste Nashville, Urban …
