Friday, February 14, 2020

Today's Infrastructure News

Over a Dozen Roads Closed in Rutherford County Due to Flooding | WKRN News 2
More than a dozen roads are closed in Rutherford County Thursday morning after severe storms. County ...

Resolution Calls For Aggressive Action On Asian Carp Invasion In Tennessee Waterways | Chattanoogan

A resolution asking TVA, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, and other federal authorities to join Tennessee in “aggressively addressing the Asian carp invasion on Tennessee waterways” was unanimously approved by the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Wednesday. Senate Joint Resolution 723, sponsored by Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston), recognizes the urgency of the infiltration of the invasive fish into the Tennessee River system, its negative effects on the ecosystem, and the disastrous economic consequences to the state if the problem continues to accelerate.

As Battle Against Asian Carp Continues in Kentucky, Tennessee Lawmakers Call for Action | WTVC

The Tennessee Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources ... in “aggressively addressing the Asian carp invasion on Tennessee waterways”.

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