Protect the Okefenokee Swamp!

Protect the Okefenokee Swamp!

See below for information on: Okefenokee Named Most Endangered River; Twin Pines Mine and Comments to the Corps of Engineers; Facts about the Okefenokee Swamp; Save the Swamp Campaign; News Articles; Paddle the Okefenokee and St Marys.
Say NO To Okefenokee Swamp Titanium Mine! The Okefenokee Swamp, one of Georgia’s seven natural wonders, the largest blackwater swamp in North America, and a wetland of international importance, is threatened by a proposed titanium mine. Twin Pines Minerals, LLC, an Alabama mining company with a poor track record of environmental stewardship, has asked federal and state authorities permission to operate a 898-acre heavy mineral sand mine next to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. This…

State Office of Outdoor Recreation

State Office of Outdoor Recreation

We would like to see Georgia establish a State Office of Outdoor Recreation. Each year, outdoor recreation contributes $12.3 billion to Georgia’s economy. The sixteen states with dedicated offices have often seen that number grow significantly, all the while improving...
STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN

STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN

  Why does the draft SCORP need your public comment? Outdoor recreation plays an important role in promoting economic growth, public health and strong social structures.  The draft SCORP recognizes these important benefits of outdoor recreation; however, we...
Trust Fund Honesty

Trust Fund Honesty

Georgia River Network worked closely with the Georgia Water Coalition for over 15 years to finally get the Georgia General Assembly to adopt a resolution that should restore the trust in Georgia’s environmental trust funds. When you purchase new tires for your car or...