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Buchanan, Tenn. – Paris Landing State Park’s marina boat launch ramp will be closed for repairs beginning on Monday, October 23, 2006. The ramp is expected to re-open by Friday, November 17.

Nashville – Governor Phil Bredesen today outlined his vision for the future of Tennessee’s state parks system, which includes creating a new Tennessee State Park, building a rustic lodge restoring existing facilities.

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and the State Employee Recycling Program will receive a State Government Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) later this month.The State Employee Recycling Program, coordinated by TDEC’s Office of Environmental Assistance, has received a WasteWise Partner of the Year Award from EPA the past four years and continues to expand its waste prevention and recycling efforts. With nearly 50,000 state employees participating, eight new locations were added in 2006 to the more than 50 buildings already taking part in the program.“I appreciate EPA’s recognition of the commitment our state employees have made to being good stewards of the environment,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “I hope employees in both the public and private sectors across Tennessee will continue to focus on waste reduction efforts and make a commitment to reduce, recycle and reuse to protect our natural resources for future generations.”

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste (HHW) collection service will be in Cumberland and Madison Counties on Saturday, October 14, 2006.

Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that Knox County will receive a $27,290 grant to operate a pilot program that will allow the county to keep track of waste tire records electronically. Currently, each county uses paper manifests to record the quantity of waste tires delivered for proper end-use.

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FUN FOR SCHOOL GROUPS AND FAMILIES ALIKE
Nashville, Tenn. – The third annual Tennessee History Festival will be held at Bicentennial Mall State Park in Nashville on Friday and Saturday, October 13 and 14, providing educational activities and fun for school groups and families alike.

September 8-10 Festival celebrates traditional mountain life

Pikeville, Tenn. -

Fall Creek Falls State Park will host its 28 th annual Mountaineer Folk Festival on September 8, 9 and 10, 2006. The festival features old time music, pioneer skills demonstrations, crafts and great country cooking. All activities will be held in the park’s village area.

September 9-10 Festival takes visitors back in time Vonore, Tenn. – Fort Loudoun State Historic Area and the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum are partnering for the annual Great Island Festival. The festival will feature concurrent events at both the state historic area and museum on September 9-10, 2006 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.

Roan Mountain, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced today the completion of a mile-long stretch of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail through Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area in Carter County.

Officials Celebrate Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership (TP3) AchievementRipley, Tenn. — Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke will participate in a recognition ceremony at the Marvin Windows & Doors facility Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. CST . The facility, located at 101 Marvin Road in Ripley, will be honored for achieving Performer Level status in the Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership (TP3) environmental leadership program.