The Tennessee River system — a lifeline of biodiversity, recreation, and commerce — has long faced a pressing ecological challenge: invasive carp. Species like silver carp, bighead carp, black carp and grass carp are non-native and highly prolific. They outcompete native fish for food,…
National Trails Day 2020 is June 6. Walk, bike, paddle, or travel one of the many trails in the Tennessee River Valley.
What do carp, Kudzu, and peach trees all have in common? They are all invasive species that have crowded out native species in America’s southeast creating economic and ecological impacts. Beginning with the early pioneers and explorers, well-meaning people have introduced invasives that have…
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