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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Mining Proposed Near the Okefenokee

In March 2023, the Georgia Conservancy issued public comments requesting that Georgia EPD reject Twin Pines Minerals’ Draft 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.

 

Supporting Georgia Through Statewide Service

In 2023, from our Coast to metro Atlanta, the Georgia Conservancy has provided our supporters the opportunity to engage in meaningful service projects resulting in nearly 600 cumulative hours of service.

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 an 11-county focus area.

Statewide Sustainable Growth Engagement

Have you seen us? The Georgia Conservancy is crisscrossing our state engaging with towns and neighborhoods to creatively support efforts to build and sustain thriving communities.

Climate Ready Support for Georgia Communities

The Georgia Conservancy is excited to partner with Geos Institute in their launch of the Climate Ready America Southeast Navigator Network as the lead organization in Georgia!

 

 

February 24

The Oyster Roast in Savannah
Special Event

MARCH 8 - 10 (RESCHEDULED DATE)

Okefenokee Adventure Weekend
Stewardship Trip

March 16

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
Special Event

 
 

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 making an investment 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 2023 Natural Partners!