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Georgia Sound News & Notes
Approximately 30 people came to a public comment meeting Jan. 4 at Coastal Regional Headquarters to hear about proposed changes to a board rule defining upland components of Coastal Marshlands Protection Act (CMPA) projects.
As 2024 begins, Coastline magazine and CRD are taking a look back at some of the folks who served the state before our time.
In Chatham County’s Bull River, where salt marshes meet the Atlantic breeze, a culinary revolution is underway.
The University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant recently announced Kelly Hill, CRD green growth specialist, as the recipient of their inaugural Outstanding Partner Award.
CRD recognized Wetlands Biologist Jaynie Gaskin as the recipient of the prestigious Employee of the Quarter award for Winter 2024.
As shrimp season draws to a close, it reminds us of the salty air, the hum of diesel engines, and nets heavy with the bounty of the sea – these are the hallmarks of Georgia’s shrimping tradition. But this age-old way of life is facing a rising tide of challenges.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) recently showed its commitment to environmental conservation and marine habitat restoration by donating two retired subway cars to CRD for use as artificial reefs offshore.
Game Warden First Class Matt Tsiklistas is familiar with these challenges, being assigned to McIntosh County, historically one of the busier commercial and recreational fisheries areas within the coastal area.
While it’s not hard to harvest these coastal Georgia delicacies, it helps to know where to start and what
kind of gear you need.
CRD technicians are making one of the most complete inventories of coastal aquatic barriers to date.
Governor Brian P. Kemp on Aug. 22 announced that the DNR Board voted to appoint Walter Rabon as the DNR Commissioner, effective immediately. Rabon served as Interim Commissioner for the Department since July 1, following the departure of former Commissioner Mark Williams.
A CRD marine technician was named Employee of the Quarter on Sept. 29.