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Victory! Thousands of acres of wetlands and the Okefenokee Swamp are now protected

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Jun 7, 2022 | Federal Updates, Land & Wildlife, Water

Okefenokee Swamp protections restored thanks to years-long effort from Georgia advocates and Senator Jon Ossoff Georgians everywhere can now rejoice that over 438,000 acres of Georgia’s treasured Okefenokee Swamp and surrounding wetlands are now protected. The...

The Problem with Single Use Plastics

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Feb 18, 2022 | Land & Wildlife, Legislative, Water

One of the most important aspects of the fight to protect our environment comes from policy decisions made by local, statewide, and federal legislators. While the Georgia Legislature is in session, one of the bills we are paying close attention to is SB 104, the bill...
A Swamp and the Mine Next Door

A Swamp and the Mine Next Door

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Jun 15, 2021 | Environmental Justice, Land & Wildlife

This article was written by Krista Brewer for Political Peach. One of the most iconic natural wonders in Georgia is the Okefenokee Swamp, 680 square miles of black water swamp. Spread out across the southeast corner of our state, it has long been a fixture in our...
The Connection between Food, Energy and the Environment

The Connection between Food, Energy and the Environment

by Georgia Conservation Voters | May 3, 2021 | Energy & Climate, Land & Wildlife, Water

Sometimes it can be overwhelming to think about what you can do to help the fight against climate change. With lawmakers and politicians seeming more distant, and companies lobbying around environmental laws, it can be a challenge to stay motivated in the fight...
Protecting and Preserving the Ocmulgee

Protecting and Preserving the Ocmulgee

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Mar 11, 2021 | Environmental Justice, Land & Wildlife, Water

Did you know that there’s a movement to preserving and protecting a strip of land and water in central Georgia around the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park? The ONPPI, or Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative, is a group in middle Georgia that...
Learning about the 30×30 Movement

Learning about the 30×30 Movement

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Feb 18, 2021 | Environmental Justice, Federal Updates, Land & Wildlife

With the inauguration of the new Biden administration, there has been significant movement in addressing the threats of climate change and environmental harm. We’ve seen the nomination and confirmation of pro-environmental cabinet members, including Pete Buttigieg and...
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