once again here in tennessee we find ourselves up against the giant known as TVA to keep our trout hatcheries open. the same folks who brought us electric power, economic development, and altered river ecosystems now want to bail out of keeping up with the fisheries they have spent so much time and money creating. this fishery is reported to have an economic impact in tennessee of $73 created for every $1 spent. that is one hell of a return any way you look at it. i don't have a personal economic interest in keeping the hatcheries open but i do love to fish these tailwaters. i also currently work 50 hours a week so attending the meetings and breaking down the film aren't a valid option for me. i am not always the best informed but there are some people who are, have the ability to attend these meetings and stand up for the rest of us who can't. what they want us to do is make our voice heard in other ways by contacting tva and our local senator. the tva comment period is only open until tuesday june 10 so speak up!
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