Tenn. state senator studies new law to manage aquatic vegetation on area lakes

by Richard Simms

Tue, November 27th 2018, 3:11 PM UTC

Senator Mike Bell (R, TN Dist. 9) recently convened a sub-committee specifically to hold hearings to study and address the aquatic vegetation issue on area lakes. (TN Legislative Screen Grab)

Sen. Mike Bell is listening to both sides but openly admits he hears a lot from the fishing side since he is an avid hunter and fisherman himself.{ } (TN Legislative Screen Grab)

Testifying for an organization that largely represents Watts Bar lakeshore landowners, Dr. Timothy Joseph testified that, "A lake should look like a lake. It shouldn't look like a lawn."{ }(TN Legislative Screen Grab)

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Senator Mike Bell (R, TN Dist. 9) recently convened a sub-committee specifically to hold hearings to study and address the aquatic vegetation issue on area lakes. (TN Legislative Screen Grab)

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