Tennessee River Basin Report Card Methods Document

The Tennessee River Basin Report Card was developed as a tool for prioritization and restoration decisions made in the Tennessee River Basin. The report card document is also meant to serve as an outreach tool for use by managers to highlight particular issues of importance when communicating conservation and restoration with the public. This methods document discusses how the report card was developed and how the grades were calculated. This is a better tool for managers as it is more detailed and specific and should be used to help them prioritize decisions throughout the Tennessee River Basin.

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