The Georgia Board of Natural Resources today named the first commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Joe D. Tanner, as the 2024 recipient of the Rock Howard Conservation Achievement Award for environmental conservation.

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be inviting public input on the establishment of a new oyster mariculture zone on Jointer Creek in Glynn County.

Become more involved in federal fisheries management by applying now for open seats on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s advisory panels.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Nov. 15 for its 2025 Career Academy, a week-long summer camp for current 10th and 11th graders interested in exploring careers in natural resources management. The academy will take place July 20-26, 2025, at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield and the Jekyll 4-H Center on Jekyll Island.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources regrets to announce the cancellation of the annual CoastFest event, originally scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick.

The joint meeting of the Coastal Marshlands Protection and Shore Protection committees re-scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, has been cancelled due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. 

The Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Resources Division (CRD) announces the availability of grant funding for projects that align with the program’s objectives.