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Natural Heritage Conservation

Specific Judging Considerations

  • To recognize individuals, organizations, businesses, or agencies for achievements in protecting, preserving, or restoring Tennessee’s natural landscape and native flora
  • Ability of project to address multiple environmental, educational, recreational, and economic goals
  • Effectiveness in the long-term protection and enhancement of biological diversity

2008 Winner of Natural Heritage Conservation

Winner – Tennessee’s Wild Side – Weekly Outdoor Adventure TV Program Statewide


Tennessee’s Wild Side is a weekly outdoor adventure television program supported by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and The Nature Conservancy, produced by The Renaissance Center, and broadcast statewide by numerous public television stations. In 2007, Alan Griggs, in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Natural Areas, produced several Wild Side programs highlighting species and lands of high conservation significance. Tennessee’s Wild Side has produced more than 130 shows highlighting conservation and the environment.