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Becoming A National Park City: Chattanooga Continues To Climb Higher
Modern Chattanooga has been formed by a series of What If questions. What if we built an aquarium and renovated our forgotten riverfront? What if we cleaned up our air and atmosphere, once considered among the dirtiest in the nation?
Protecting Pollinators: TN Aquarium & TDOT Promote Sustainability Future
With their orange and black patterning, gossamer wings, and 3,000-mile migrations, few insects are as beloved as the Monarch Butterfly. Imagine their tragic disappearance. In 2022, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declared the Monarch an endangered species,
Around the Region: Great Things Happening in Rhea County
The Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership (GCEP) represents the 16-county, three-state region surrounding Chattanooga – the manufacturing magnet of the South and a burgeoning technology and entrepreneurial hub. Access to a highly developed logistics infrastructure including the world’s fastest internet speeds,
Nominate for the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award
The Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements by individuals, businesses, organizations, educational institutions and agencies for successful environmental projects and conservation measures. If you would like to nominate someone or a company, but would like
Tennessee American Water Accepting Applications for 2016 Environmental Grant Program
Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 18, 2016) – Tennessee American Water announced today that applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2016 Environmental Grant Program awards. The grant awards will be available in Tennessee American Water service areas in Tennessee and North
Environmentally friendly home-building store opens in Chattanooga
A home-building store that carries regionally sourced and environmentally friendly materials has opened in Chattanooga. Green's Eco Build & Design aims to fill a void its owners say they noticed locally for the type of products they plan to sell.
Hamilton County recognized for environmental outreach efforts
Hamilton County was awarded the 2015 Governor's Environmental Stewardship award for environmental education and outreach on Wednesday. This award is one of 11 distributed by Gov. Bill Haslam and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau and honors the
New organization supports sustainability practices in business
In the past 10 years, Chattanooga's sustainability sector has grown as companies are realizing the economic, social and environmental benefits, officials said. “It’s important to dedicate time to sustainability because we have reached a point in both our business and societal
