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Environmental Stewardship
We are committed to clean air and a clean water supply for our region, as well as protecting its historical, cultural and environmental resources. We take great care of our 293,000 acres of public land and 11,000 miles of shoreline on behalf of the people of the Tennessee Valley.
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TVA’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), developed with input from our stakeholders, serves as a compass to guide the agency’s decisions for meeting forecasted energy demand in the coming decades.
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), TVA considers the impacts of its actions on human health before making decisions in order to protect, restore and enhance our region's human environment.
For TVA, sustainability means providing affordable and reliable electricity, a healthy environment, and a prosperous economy for our region without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
From protecting cultural resources to ensuring environmental integrity, we measure the effects of our activities when making improvements to TVA public lands, whether for public recreation or economic development.
The Tennessee Valley region is one of the most biodiverse places in the world and is home to species that exist nowhere else. Learn how TVA is protecting biodiversity through stewardship, partnerships and habitat conservation.
TVA is committed to taking care of our coal combustion residuals (CCR) at its current and former coal plants in a responsible and environmentally friendly way.
TVA works with federal and state partners to maintain a clean and safe water supply by monitoring river systems, certifying clean marinas and supporting aquatic health in our region.
TVA provides safe and reliable power for our region while working hard to improve air quality. Read about our aggressive emission controls, state-of-the-art technology and ongoing research.
Get Support for Your Organization
If you would like TVA to attend an event related to natural resources or are interested in a virtual Water Monitoring Lab for your school, please fill out the following form for community engagement.
Public Engagement Request Form
Non-profit organizations within the TVA service area may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 for cleanups, environmental education events and activities conducted within the service area. Applications are accepted year-round.
Please read the RCSS Program Guidelines PDF for details about eligibility and requirements.
If you have questions after reading the guidelines, please email the Public Land Information Office. Reference 'Reservoir & Community Stewardship Support (RCSS)' in the email subject line to direct your question to the appropriate person.
If you would like to apply for Reservoir and Community Stewardship Support (RCSS) and have reviewed the information above, please fill out the following form.
Environmental Stewarship Resources
A Decade of Stewardship
Learn about TVA’s stewardship during the past 10 years by checking out the Public Land Management 10-Year Impact Report.
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Enjoy our 293,000 acres of public land and 11,000 miles of shoreline? Join us in helping to maintain it.
Aquatic Plant ID
The plant-by-plant guide provides information to help you understand when aquatic plants are most productive, where they can grow and how to identify them.