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    VIDEO: Gov. Lee Signs Executive Order to Preserve Duck River, Promote Water Resource Management Statewide

    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 10:07am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed Executive Order 108, to establish the Duck River Watershed Planning Partnership and further the state’s commitment to balancing economic growth, water resource management, and environmental and habitat conservation to ensure the long-term sustainability of Tennessee’s watersheds. The Order specifically recognizes the Duck River Watershed as North America’s most biologically diverse freshwater river and its critical contribution to Tennessee’s outdoor recreation economy and communities as the sole water source for approximately 250,000 Tennesseans.

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    Volunteer Tennessee Announces Update to AmeriCorps Funding Opportunity

    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 09:30am

    Volunteer Tennessee announces an update to its 2025 Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Tennessee AmeriCorps programs and invites public and private nonprofit, governmental, and faith-based agencies to apply. Pending federal congressional appropriations, Volunteer Tennessee anticipates the availability of approximately $3.7 million. Interested organizations can access the updated application materials on Volunteer Tennessee’s website under "Funding Opportunities." All applicants must submit a Notice of Intent to Volunteer Tennessee by 3 p.m. CDT on December 13, 2024. The application deadline is 3 p.m. CDT on February 13, 2025.

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