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On Dec. 22 a retaining wall failed at the TVA Kingston Fossil Plant in Roane County releasing more than 5.4 million cubic yards of coal ash from a landfill on to and into surrounding land and waterways. TDEC is actively overseeing timely cleanup and safe disposal of recovered coal ash from the spill while also developing a comprehensive environmental monitoring plan to better inform citizens while ensuring full, complete cleanup

TDEC is working with local, state and federal agency partners to actively oversee timely cleanup and safe disposal of recovered material from the coal ash slide that occurred at the TVA Kingston Fossil Plant on Dec. 22, 2008. Click here to learn more about the department's efforts to ensure full, complete cleanup at the site of the TVA Kingston ash slide.

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Tennessee State Parks

More than 8,000 acres of the Emory River Valley was added to Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area during 2008. Visitors come during all seasons to see this place renowned for its biodiversity, recreational opportunities and cultural significance. 

Click here for the holiday season schedule at Tennessee State Parks.

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Snow on the mountains at Frozen Head State
Park and Natural Area. For more information on Frozen Head call (423) 346-3318.

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