Tweet The Virtual CoastFest 2020 Art Contest committee today named artwork by an 11th grader at Glynn Academy the grand-prize winner. Shelby Williams, 16, of Brunswick, used colored pencil on watercolor paper to draw a Red Drum fish, and entitled … Continue reading →
TweetThe Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is reminding students, teachers and the public that recorded Virtual CoastFest 2020 resources are still available at www.CoastalGaDNR.org/CoastFest. We are excited to announce that Virtual CoastFest 2020 reached upwards of 12,500 people throughout its three days, and … Continue reading →
Tweet Gopher tortoise ( Tax changes included in the pandemic-focused CARES Act offer new incentives for donations to nonprofits. But only in 2020. Benefits are available for individual and corporate donors. Consulting a tax professional for details. Donations to the Georgia … Continue reading →
Tweet White ibis at sunset on Altamaha WMA Exploring wildlife and history on Georgia’s coast is easier and more engaging thanks to a new website and app features announced today by DNR. Creating georgiabirdingtrails.com and adding a trail function to the Go Outdoors Georgia … Continue reading →
Tweet Though small in size, the juvie mussels (far left, compared to adults on right) are big finds. (Matt Rowe/DNR) Good news for rare freshwater mussels is, well, rare. But one south Georgia creek is providing some. While checking a … Continue reading →
Tweet BRUNSWICK, Ga. (Oct. 9, 2020) – Participants in Georgia’s marine commercial and for-hire industry who experienced a greater than 35 percent loss in revenue between March and May 2020 due to COVID-19 may now apply for federal financial assistance. … Continue reading →
Tweet Hard Labor Creek’s name may sound like a place for tough toiling, but the park is definitely “all play, all day.” With mountain bike trails, a golf course, fishing lake, swimming beach, hiking trails, geocaching and even equestrian facilities, … Continue reading →
Tweet For fresh air and beautiful autumn views, make Georgia’s State Parks your basecamp for exploration. Check out these social-distancing activities available at lesser-known destinations, like fishing at Hamburg or stargazing at Stephen C. Foster. Kick back in a cabin or pitch a … Continue reading →
Tweet Beautiful Magnolia Springs State Park is known for its crystal-clear springs flowing 7 million gallons per day. Take a stroll on the boardwalk to look for alligators, turtles and egrets, or simply kick back by the lake with your fishing pole. … Continue reading →
Tweet Lower Etowah River in Bartow County (Alan Cressler) Free on-line opportunities involving wildlife conservation. Today/Aug. 20 (7-8:30 p.m.) – Birds and Buildings: Understanding the Threat and How You Can Help. Georgia Audubon webinar with Conservation Director Adam Betuel explaining the impact of … Continue reading →
Tweet Summertime at Kolomoki Mounds State Park This summer, dive into history and a lake at Kolomoki Mounds State Park. The oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the Southeast was occupied by native populations from 350 to 750 A.D. Today, visitors can … Continue reading →
Tweet Don’t let the summer slip away – it’s time to put your finger on the map and pick a location (or two), and make a few day trips to public land. Or, for the more adventurous, make it an … Continue reading →
Tweet The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking help from recreational saltwater anglers in collecting data during the upcoming red snapper harvest season July 10-12 and July 17. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric … Continue reading →
Tweet Giant leopard moth (Terry W. Johnson) Not only does this insect’s beauty rival that of any of our well-known butterflies, its name is both intriguing and memorable. Because giant leopard moths are creatures of the night, we rarely see … Continue reading →
Tweet Aerial of Cabin Bluff and Ceylon properties (Mac Stone — Facebook: @mac stone photography) By DAN CHAPMAN Georgia’s newest wildlife management area sits a half mile off Interstate 95, yet a world removed from the hurly-burly of modern life. … Continue reading →
Tweet The Department of Natural Resources is taking precautions to keep the public safe and prevent the spread of Covid-19. Due to the importance of public safety, the annual Golden Isles Fishing Event, typically scheduled for the first weekend in … Continue reading →
Tweet The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’s Coastal Resources Division on June 3, 2020, added two new vessels to artificial reefs about 20 miles offshore of St. Catherines Island. (Click here for a video.) Sales of the “Support Fish Habitat” … Continue reading →
TweetNEW FOR TEACHERS: GUIDE TO SANDHILLS Sandhill rosemary in sandhills habitat (Linda May/DNR) The sandhills of Georgia’s Coastal Plain are home to scores of rare plant and animal species, from gopher tortoises to hooded pitcherplants. Now there’s a handbook for educators … Continue reading →
Tweet As Memorial Day quickly approaches, Georgia Game Wardens across the state are gearing up for a very busy weekend on the lakes, rivers, beaches, and on State Parks. They will be patrolling all state waterways, making sure the thousands … Continue reading →
TweetThe city of Port Wentworth and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are partnering to replace both boat ramps at Houlihan Park on the Savannah River. Construction is slated to begin the week of Monday, May 11, 2020. During construction, … Continue reading →
