38. Keeping Norris Lake Blue

Todd Thiele is the president of the Norris Lake Protection Alliance (NLPA).  Norris Lake, also known as Norris Reservoir, is a reservoir that is located in East Tennessee. The lake was created by the Norris Dam on the Clinch River in 1936 by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for flood control, water storage, and hydroelectric power. And today, Norris Lake is a recreation hub with 809 miles of shoreline and 33,840 acres of water surface and is the largest reservoir on a tributary of the Tennessee River. NLPA has a mission to provide a unifying voice to people who regard environmental preservation of Norris Lake as a top priority, enabling current and future generations to enjoy its responsible use. NLPA is currently working to monitor and prevent water contamination from a chicken farm under construction in Sharps Chapel TN.  With Todd we talked about the history of Norris Lake, why he does this work, the projects they are currently involved in, water monitoring and more. Contact and connect with Todd: [email protected]  NLPA website:  https://hoppyhiker.wixsite.com/nlpa  More on Norris Lake: https://www.tnvacation.com/local/norris-norris-lake  https://www.visitknoxville.com/listing/norris-lake/1033/