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TVA, 2009 Cultural Resources
ML12171A195
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Site: Watts Bar Tennessee Valley Authority icon.png
Issue date: 12/18/2009
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Tennessee Valley Authority
To: Justin Poole
Watts Bar Special Projects Branch
Poole J
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TVA: Cultural Resources Cultural Resources RIVER SYSTEM Reservoir Information TVAs Cultural Resources staff works to protect historic resources, as required by federal law. Staff members are responsible for the Flood Damage Reduction identification, evaluation, and protection of significant cultural resources on TVA lands or land affected by TVA actions. This work is a critical Navigation component of the management of TVA lands and resources.

TVA currently manages over 9,000 Power Supply archaeological sites and numerous historic structures, which includes Water Quality many TVA dams and powerhouses. The Cultural Resources staff includes Recreation archaeologists, a historian, and a historic architect. See the following Land and Shorelines pages for more information on this Watershed Teams important work.

Public Notices Public involvement Riparian Restoration TVA appreciates the assistance of the Cultural Resources public in the protection of the A TVA archaeologist helps a youngster important archaeological resources of identify artifacts found along the shore Water Supply the Tennessee Valley. Learn about of Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir.

participating in our site stewardship project, A Thousand Eyes.

Frequently asked questions See this page for terminology and information on using metal detectors on TVA land, reporting illegal activity on archaeological sites, and more.

History TVA has been involved in cultural resources management since the inception of the agency in 1933. Read about the programs history and the TVA Historic Photograph Collection.

Laws Read about the laws that govern the work of protecting cultural resources.

Historic Structures and Objects Many structures and objects in the TVA region are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Read about them here.

Relocated Cemeteries The work of building TVA dams involved the relocation of many grave sites. This page gives an overview of the process and the historical records related to it.

Native Americans A number of Native American tribes have an interest in archaeological sites in the Tennessee Valley. Read about cooperative efforts with these tribes.

Related Links TVA works in concert with various agencies to carry out protection and management of cultural resources. This page gives links to state, federal, and other programs.

For questions or comments about TVA Cultural Resources, send us a message.

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