Okefenokee Swamp

"Our Georgia Coast" Highlights Community with Campaign Showcasing the Importance of Protecting Georgia's Coast, the Okefenokee, Gullah Geechee Heritage, and Wildlife

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Monday, March 4, 2024

BRUNSWICK, Ga., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One Hundred Miles (OHM), the nonprofit organization that protects and preserves Georgia's 100-mile coast through advocacy, education and citizen engagement, launched a campaign recently entitled "Our Georgia Coast" that is a compelling story campaign showcasing the vibrant communities along Georgia's unique 100-mile coastline. The latest video series entitled "Community" launched this week with three new videos highlighting the passions, heritage, and collaborative efforts of Georgia's advocates working to protect the coast they call home. The current series as well as past Our Georgia Coast videos are available for viewing at ourgeorgiacoast.org.

Key Points: 
  • The current series as well as past Our Georgia Coast videos are available for viewing at ourgeorgiacoast.org .
  • The "Our Georgia Coast" campaign seeks to expand awareness, deepen understanding, and promote involvement in the preservation of this irreplaceable area.
  • Through the lens of the newest installment of videos with "Community," viewers will hear directly from Georgians who are making a difference.
  • 'Sistah' Patt Gunn, a master Gullah Geechee storyteller and social justice champion, is featured in another "Our Georgia Coast" video story.

Speak out and say 'no' to mining next to the Okefenokee

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Georgia's Environmental Protection Division released draft permits for Alabama based Twin Pines Minerals LLC's strip mine on the doorstep of Georgia's iconic Okefenokee Swamp.

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  • The public has until April 9th to take action on the draft permits for the project and encourage Georgia regulators to reject this risky proposal.
  • For years, SELC has worked alongside partner organizations to stop this reckless and unnecessary plan from threatening the swamp.
  • The Okefenokee Swamp is one of the most significant wetlands on Earth, and the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is also nominated to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
  • The Okefenokee hosts more than 700,000 visits a year and supports more than 750 jobs for hard working Georgians.

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Helps Georgia Department of Natural Resources Power G3 Jon Boats for Stephen C. Foster State Park Visitors

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Yamaha Rightwaters™ continues its support of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by powering six jon boats with Yamaha F6 outboards in Stephen C. Foster State Park.

Key Points: 
  • Yamaha Rightwaters™ continues its support of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by powering six jon boats with Yamaha F6 outboards in Stephen C. Foster State Park.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230320005077/en/
    Yamaha Rightwaters™ supports the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by powering six jon boats with Yamaha F6 outboards in Stephen C. Foster State Park.
  • Visitors can rent canoes, kayaks or jon boats for further exploration of the swamp, including a trip to historic Billy’s Island.
  • Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit, based in Kennesaw, Ga., is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of Yamaha Marine products in the U.S. including Yamaha Outboards, Yamaha WaveRunners®, Yamaha Boats, G3® Boats and Skeeter® Boats.

Atlas Awarded $26 Million Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

We value the trust that GDOT has placed in us to accomplish their transportation infrastructure goals, on time and on budget.

Key Points: 
  • We value the trust that GDOT has placed in us to accomplish their transportation infrastructure goals, on time and on budget.
  • Under the contract, Atlas will provide Georgia DOT a dedicated team of full-time employees ranging from Projects Engineers, Bridge Inspectors, Senior Inspectors, and Inspectors to Advanced Transportation Management Systems (ATMS)/Signal Inspectors, Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule Reviewers, and Compliance Officers.
  • Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs, and maintains Georgias state and federal highways and is committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility.
  • To learn more about Atlas innovations for transportation, commercial, water, government, education, and industrial markets, visit https://www.oneatlas.com .

New EcoSense For Living Season Premieres on PBS Stations Nationwide for Earth Month On Marine Eco-Systems, Wildfires, Alligators and the Okefenokee, and Bats and Blooms

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Monday, February 28, 2022

The new episodes will air on PBS stations nationwide - including in Atlanta (Georgia Public Broadcasting), South Bend, Ind.

Key Points: 
  • The new episodes will air on PBS stations nationwide - including in Atlanta (Georgia Public Broadcasting), South Bend, Ind.
  • The new season will begin airing coast to coast during April 2022, Earth Month.
  • Kentucky Educational Television (KET), an EcoSense for Living sponsor, will air episodes at 3 p.m. Sundays beginning April 3.
  • The four new episodes will be available in April streaming on PBS along with previous episodes of EcoSense for Living.