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Dispatches from the Field: Issue 3
Bear in trap at Chimneys Picnic Area.

NPS photo.

Black bear in trap at Chimneys Picnic Area.

Resource Roundup: Scan highlights of scientific projects and findings for April-May

Meet the Managers: Wildlife Management and Science

Focus On… The Wild(life) Side of the Smokies

  • Introduction to bear science & management 
  • NPS Profile: Read about NPS Resource Managers Keeping our Bears Wild
  • Partner Profile: Read about the University of Tennessee's study of bears over the long-term
  • Links to… information about Wildlife Management, further research, and volunteering opportunities
  • And for those in school… information about education & experience needed to become an expert in Wildlife Management

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Fontana Lake is formed by Fontana Dam.  

Did You Know?
At 480 feet, Fontana Dam, located on the southwestern boundary of the park, is the tallest concrete dam east of the Rocky Mountains. The dam impounds the Little Tennessee River forming Fontana Lake and produces hydroelectric power.

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Last Updated: June 01, 2009 at 14:00 EST