Cash Daniels is a treasure to our state, we hope to continue honoring him by doing our own part to keep our natural resources pristine and safe for generations to come.

Jimmy Granbery Guest columnist

In late August, the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission passed a resolution to recognize and honor Cash Daniels. Known as “The Conservation Kid,” for his passionate support of wildlife and conservation of natural resources.

In addition to his individual actions over the years, Cash has expanded his reach by partnering with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign, nonprofit organizations and businesses across the state, growing his network and spreading his conservation message.

Among his many accolades, Cash was recently nominated for Time Magazine’s Kid of the Year Award, received the Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Youth Conservationist of the Year award, and won No Trash November’s Youth participation award last year.

All Tennesseans are encouraged to participate in conservation efforts

And if that’s not enough, Cash frequently hosts river and roadway cleanups with his friends, family and a variety of organizations. These efforts have resulted in more than 45,000 pounds of trash being removed from the environment. Cash’s innovation, determination, passion and kindness demonstrates that much can be accomplished at a young age, and serves as inspiration to all Tennesseans.

As fitting as it is for us to celebrate Cash’s accomplishments through the resolution, it’s just as fitting to recognize all of the individuals and organizations that work tirelessly to benefit Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources.

The commission encourages all Tennesseans to get involved in conservation, recycling, and litter prevention and cleanups in their own communities. Visit Cash’s website at theconservationkid.com to learn more about his efforts and how to partner with his nonprofit. Visit nobodytrashestennessee.com for a calendar of cleanups near you. If you are involved in Boy Scouts or Girls Scouts, encourage your unit or troop to conduct a cleanup to earn a Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch.

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