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This resolution, passed by both the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives, expresses strong support for rebuilding the Columbia Dam on the Duck River. The dam was originally planned and partially constructed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 1969 but was halted in 1981 due to environmental lawsuits and subsequently demolished between 1999 and 2000. The resolution argues that the dam's reconstruction is essential for flood control, water supply for growing industries and residential areas in Middle Tennessee, and to properly dilute wastewater discharged into the river, fulfilling the TVA's congressional obligations and supporting the region's long-term goals for water management, economic growth, and recreation, while also acknowledging the need to comply with federal and state environmental laws like the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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