Letter: Enforce strict rules for coal

From the Oakridger Posted Apr. 27, 2016 at 11:18 AM To the Editor: I live in Anderson County and recreate in many areas in East Tennessee that are impacted by mining, including Watts Bar Lake, various areas of the Clinch River, Melton Lake, and the Obed River Basin,...

2016 Spring Watts Bar Lake Shore Clean Up

The WBLA 2016 Spring Clean Up on April 2, was a huge success. Three teams- working in Spring City, 10 Mile, and Kingston removed a total of 3936 lbs of trash including 55 tires and 4 propane tanks. 22 volunteers participated in the clean up. Thanks again to everyone...

Group working with TVA on plant issues

The writer of the letter “Invasive plant will take over” stated that Watts Bar Lake is being overtaken by the aquatic plant Eurasian hydrilla and claimed, “The Watts Bar Lake Association has reached out to TVA and state representatives, as well as...