TVA Conference on the River

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF)- More than 100-aquatic biologists,scientists, and environmental experts from six different states are meeting today and tomorrow.

Their goal is to identify ways to protect aquatic life in the Tennessee River Basin.

This marks the second annual event hosted by the Tennessee Valley Association or otherwise known as the TVA.

Panel members focus on conservation efforts and STEM programs for watershed education.

The Tennessee River is one of North America’s most diverse waterways.

“Over 230 species of fish, we have 75 different muscles and crayfish and things like that. so there’s a whole lot going on in our rivers. as our region continues to grow we need to make sure we manage that thoughtfully in the future and that’s why this group is so important,” stated Anna George of the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute.

Later on this evening many of the conference attendees were recognized for their efforts and success during an awards banquet.