Our mission is to protect Georgia through ecological and economic solutions for stewardship, conservation, and sustainable use of the land and its resources.

 
 

What We Do

 

The Georgia Conservancy's five programmatic areas work throughout the state to advance our mission. Learn more.

 
 

Catch The Latest

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Click here to read our latest issue of This Is Your Georgia, our quarterly newsletter.

 

Mining Proposed Near the Okefenokee

In April 2024, the Georgia Conservancy issued public comments requesting that Georgia EPD reject Twin Pines Minerals’ Revised Mining Land Use Plan and deny the Surface Mining Permit

Georgia Farmland Conservation Program

The Georgia Farmland Conservation Act, which passed during the 2023 Legislation Session, will offer farmland owners a financial incentive to conserve lands when faced with pressure to develop.

 

Housing, Development, & Growth

Advocating for a geographically-based approach to solutions that begin with the adaptation, reuse, and expansion of housing stock in proximity to the necessities of life.

Saving The North Atlantic Right Whale

From lessening entanglements with fishing gear to minimizing interactions with vessels, the Georgia Conservancy is focused on protecting our state marine mammal - the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.

South Atlantic
Salt Marsh Initiative

The Georgia Conservancy is working to identify opportunities to protect and restore coastal marshland with historical, cultural, and/or spiritual significance to local communities.

 

Georgia Sentinel Landscape Partnership

The Georgia Conservancy and partners with the Georgia Sentinel Landscape are expanding prescribed fire and firebreak-related practices in a 60-county focus area.

Blueprints: Coastal Downtowns

Blueprints for Successful Communities is considering future design and development scenarios for the downtown areas of two coastal Georgia communities - Darien and St. Marys

Advocating For Our Natural Resources

The Georgia Conservancy is at the State Capitol every day of the legislative session advocating for our natural resources and communities. Stay up-to-date with our weekly legislative reports.

 

 

APRIL 4

Davidson-Arabia Mountain Day Hike
Stewardship Trip

April 11 - 13

Altamaha River Weekend Paddle
Stewardship Trip

 

MAY 3

Burning For Birds - Glennville
Field Day

May 9 - 11

Lower Flint River Weekend Paddle
Stewardship Trip

June 7

National Trails Day Service Project
Service Day

 

Where We Stand

 
 

OKEFENOKEE STEWARDSHIP

Right Whale Protection

 

 

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Georgia Conservancy Natural Partners

 

Our Natural Partners are the Georgia Conservancy’s strongest allies in the protection and stewardship of our state’s natural resources. By becoming a Natural Partner, you are investing in the future of Georgia - its people and its places.

A Natural Partner is:

  • A corporate sponsor of the Georgia Conservancy that is investing in Georgia's future

  • A company that cares about brand awareness and community recognition for their philanthropic support

  • A company that believes in the importance of authentic employee engagement

  • A company that values creative community-based activation that utilizes genuine word-of-mouth marketing techniques.

Thank you to our 2024 Natural Partners!