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to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
TDEC's responsibility is to ensure that Tennessee has the
cleanest and safest environment, the greatest recreation opportunities,
and the most valued natural and cultural resources of any
state. Our parks, natural areas and communities will be models
of environmental stewardship and prosperity. These values
drive how we accomplish our mission: |
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SERVICE:
Through shared commitments and thoughtful actions we
serve the people of Tennessee by protecting and enforcing the
public trust along with enhancing our state's recreation and natural
resource assets.
BALANCE:
A cleaner, safer environment goes hand in hand with economic prosperity
and increased quality of life in Tennessee.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
We take ownership for the process and results of our work.
CULTURAL
CHANGE: Each individual has a responsibility to protect
our shared environment, and we must involve every Tennessean in
environmental protection.
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