One of the most challenging efforts for natural resource managers is collecting information about all of the many plants and animals in an area. However, our Cherokee community may be well equipped to do this. With the growth of media sources like smart phones and social networking, we can develop a new and convenient way of monitoring our environment.

Cherokee Tribal Court Docket for July 8, 9

The Trail of Tears began in May 1838 and ended in March 1839. Now, 175 years later, the State of Tennessee has expressed “regret” for its role in that tragic era of history.