[tn-bird] Re: Rankin WMA
- From: "michael sylva" <mtnsylva@xxxxxxx>
- To: "TN-bird" <TN-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 21:36:12 -0400
Rankin WMA is managed by TWRA, the property belongs to TVA. About 500 acres of
Rankin Bottoms, from the old railroad bed over to the river and north to the
railroad bridge is privately owned by shadowy corporation based in Lichtenstein
that has refused to discuss selling with TWRA. The property has limited real
estate value, since it's subject to TVA flood easement.
The Nature Conservancy hasn't followed through on my requests to consider
purchasing property adjoining the WMA, perhaps because of their emphasis on
resident endangered species. I believe the area has exceptional value as a
breeding area for waterbirds and as a stopover for migratory shorebirds - it
ought to be expanded and upgraded to wildlife refuge status. Any suggestions
for accomplishing those goals would be appreciated.
Contact me directly at mtnsylva@xxxxxxxx
Michael Sylva Sledjeski,
The Rankin Project
Del Rio TN
----- Original Message -----
From: K Dean EDWARDS
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 3:16 PM
To: TN-bird
Subject: [tn-bird] Re: Rankin WMA
Hmm. Wonder if that land is something TWRA or The Nature
Conservancy would be interested in purchasing. My understanding
is that the entire Rankin WMA is merely leased or perhaps even
just tended and that the owners could sell it should they so
decide. Would be nice to get the whole area truly protected.
Dean Edwards
Knoxville, TN
kde@xxxxxxx
On Sat, 20 Jul 2002, michael sylva wrote:
...
> We explored a wide shallow pool across the river from the WMA,
> where mudflats have become exposed (the lake is about 18" below
> 2002 maximum). A dozen killdeer had gathered there, along
> with 40+ great egrets, some mallards, Canadas, and BCN herons.
> This area can is a mile downstream from Rankin Bridge. It's an
> 80-acre field, between the road and the riverbank, that's up
> for sale. It should be inviting habitat for early migratory
> shorebirds.
>
> Michael Sylva
> Del Rio TN
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