NWF and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom awarded grants to seven universities to protect endangered and vulnerable species. UT will assess the recovery of freshwater mussels in areas where human activity has severely impacted their populations, and partner with the Powell River Tourism Committee of the Claibourne County Tourism Commission to provide interpretive environmental materials for the Powell River Blueway Trail, highlighting the importance of freshwater mussels, their role in the ecosystem, and their conservation status.
Photo Credit: University of Tennessee