TVA to Hold Public Workshops on Nolichucky Dam and Reservoir
January 16, 2002
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — TVA will hold three public workshops to discuss the issues and choices involved in resolving potential flooding impacts on the Nolichucky Reservoir in Greene County, Tennessee.
The workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, January 22, from 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday, January 25, from 1 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, January 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All workshops will be held at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center at 214 4-H Lane in Greeneville. Interested citizens may attend any of the three workshops at any time during the scheduled hours.
The workshops are designed to help people understand why TVA is preparing an environmental impact statement, what alternatives are being evaluated, and how the alternatives might affect a variety of interests on or near the reservoir. TVA has been working on the project for about two years and expects to issue a draft environmental impact statement by late January on the potential flood impacts on Nolichucky Reservoir and alternatives to mitigate the impacts.
TVA expects to hold public meetings in February to hear comments on the draft environmental impact statement.
TVA is the nation’s largest public power producer, and its power system is self-financed. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve 8.3 million consumers in seven southeastern states.
Media Contact:
Barbara Martocci, Knoxville (865-632-8632 or 632-6000)
