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Article: TDOT, TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION UNVEIL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROTECT WATER RESOURCES
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- April 21, 2007
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The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) are partnering on a project to place watershed signs along roadways across the state. The purpose of the signs is to increase public awareness regarding the importance of watersheds, and to encourage good stewardship of the state's valuable rivers, streams, wetlands, lakes, and ground water.
"This educational effort is intended to help the people of Tennessee become more aware and interested in watersheds," said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely. "We also hope to inspire our residents to keep ...