Managing the forests and open lands at Land Between the Lakes requires the efforts of dedicated employees and many partners, including contractors, non-profit organizations, and volunteers. By working together, these partnerships contribute greatly to the successful management of forest resources. Meet the team that works hard to make Land Between the Lakes what it is today.
Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board
The Land Between the Lakes Protection Act of 1998 transferred responsibility for Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area from the Tennessee Valley Authority to the Secretary of Agriculture to be managed as a unit of the National Forest System. The Protection Act called for the establishment of the Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board to advise on environmental education issues and also helps promote public participation in their land and resource management planning processes.
Next Meeting: TBD
March 2, 2017
October 25, 2016
July 19, 2016
March 17, 2016
November 12, 2015
Question and Answers posted 12-3-15
September 24, 2015
Question and Answers posted 12-3-15
Vegetation Response to Oak Savanna and Woodland Restoration in the Mid-South USA (University of Tennessee)
Ecology and Management of Oak Woodlands and Savannas (University of Tennessee)
Preliminary Results of Cooperative Oak Ecosystem Restoration Project at Land Between The Lakes (University of Tennessee)
July 22, 2015
Question and Answers posted 12-3-15
October 8, 2014
April 27, 2014
Older meeting minutes are available by calling the Administrative Office at 270.924.2000.
Environmental Education information from previous meetings
Environmental Education Strategic Plan (Sept. 6, 2007)
Environmental Education Appreciative Inquiry Session (Feb. 28, 2006)
Advisory Board Members and Alternates
- Vacant to be appointed by Lyon County Judge Exec - Wade White. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by USDA - TN. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by USDA - TN. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed byy KY Dept of Fish & Wildlife. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by KY Dept of Fish & Wildlife. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by Lyon County Judge Exec. - Wade White. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by Governor of TN. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by Governor of TN. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by TWRA. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by USDA - KY. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by USDA - KY. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by Governor of KY. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by Governor of KY. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by Trigg County Judge Exec - Hollis Alexander. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by Trigg County Judge Exec - Hollis Alexander. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by Stewart County Mayor - Robin Brandon. Alternate: Vacant
- Vacant to be appointed by Stewart County Mayor - Robin Brandon. Alternate: Vacant
Forest Service Staff
- Ken Arney - Regional Forester, R8 / Advisory Board Chairperson
- Rick Lint - Deputy Regional Forester, R8 / Alternate Advisory Board Chairperson
- Leisa Cook - Land Between the Lakes Area Supervisor / Advisory Board Designated Federal Official
- Christine Bombard - Advisory Board Liaison
Our Partners
- American Chestnut Foundation
- Friends of Land Between the Lakes
- Lakes Region Coalition
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- Tipton FSI
Contracting at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
New contract projects between $10,000 and $25,000 are posted in lobby at Land Between the Lakes Administration Office bulletin board. Any project over $25,000 is posted on SAM.gov. All vendors must be registered at SAM.gov, prior to any contract being awarded.
The Forest Service employs a variety of procedures when purchasing and contracting. These procedures are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the USDA Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) and are available online.
