Newsletter No. 252 Citizens for wilderness August 9, 2003 P lanning

1. Obed and surroundings ...... A. Funds in Senate bill only C. Contacts vi

2. Around the state .. A Water qualityrule$needyou D. Chipmill bill later? B. USSenatebill wouldfundproje

3. Averting threats to the Smokies ..... A NorthShon;: Road: cash settlement gains support B. Fighting land-exchange C Sen. Alexander addressing AQ

4. SouthernAppalachian national forests A ForestService stifled data B. Commen�onCherokeel'l

5. TVA initiatives...... p. A Reservoir operations study B. Green PowerSwitch innovation

6. Oak Ridge: natural areas opportunities...... p. A Man.o.gement of 3,(173-acre conservation easement B. North Ridge Trail report C. New ORNL director values greenspae<�

7. National issues ...... p. 11 A Sen. Alexander backs strongerAQ bill 0. Oppose eliminationof trailprogram B. dean Water Restoration Act needed E. Pres.Bush urns dismal report c.trds C. Land acquisition:House worsethanBush F. Spinsused toselldisutrouspolicies

8. TCWP news {Bill RW15elldead; Whites C.....kbuffer purchased; CommunityShares at ORNL; Specialvolunteers thanked;Mining POC needed;) ...• p.l4

9. Calendar, opportunities; resources p.16

10. ACTION SUMMARY P· 2

Editor. Liane B. Russell, l:WTabor Road, O

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