Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Executive Director holds the award for the Agency’s selection as the State Agency Conservation Partner of the year as selected by the Outdoor Stewards Conservation Foundation. Also pictured are Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Chair Angie Box and Conservation Foundation Executive Director Jim Curcuruto.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has been recognized as the State Agency Conservation Partner of the Year by the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation. The announcement was made at a recent meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission.
The TWRA received the honor for its efforts to engage constituents with the national “Fill a Bag While Filling your Tag” program, where biodegradable bags are distributed for people to pick up litter while hunting, fishing, target shooting, or boating. The TWRA distributes the bags across the state to the public, and the partnership supports conservation efforts and the beautification of Tennessee’s natural resources.
Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation Executive Director Jim Curcuruto presented the award to the TWRA Executive Director Jason Maxedon and said, “TWRA is a leader in conservation, they are a leader in recruitment, and I am honored to work with them and support their efforts.”
Executive Director Jason Maxedon also expressed his appreciation for the award, “TWRA is committed to our mission of preserving and protecting wildlife and their habitats. We are grateful for partnerships that allow us to expand our reach and ensure Tennesseans are able to go outdoors and enjoy hunting, fishing, and recreation in our state for many generations to come.”
Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation was established as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2021. OSCF is dedicated to working with Americas’ 60 million hunters, anglers, and target shooters (HATS™) to promote their stewardship and expand their ranks to continue the tradition of HATS being Americas’ foremost stewards, and funders, of wildlife and environmental conservation in America.