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Commissioners bulldoze residents over development Glynn County isn’t rural anymore. Dark skies splashed with stars, large acre lots quilted with forests, the peaceful hush after sunset: all things of the past. Residents need to get

"Commissioner-sponsored projects should align with constituent needs. Based on the bulldozing that occurred at the last commissioner meeting, resident input on these decisions is being left in the dirt."

South Coast Advocate Kat Montgomery slays in this LTE.

Column/Perspective: Nature has a way of shaping beaches on its own I can’t figure exactly what we want when it comes to the sand on St. Simons Island’s beach.

"I’m sure the DNR and the County Commission will put a lot of thought in it before making the right choice. I’m also sure that the wind from one storm could conspire with the ocean to wipe out whatever they do.

"I don’t know why, but I find a lot of encouragement in that."

Georgia artist documents the coast’s disappearing treescape Water is a recurring theme in Dutch-born writer and photographer’s life and career. His work is on view at ARTS Southeast in Savannah through Oct. 18.

Skeletons of the Georgia coast come alive and tell their story of life on the edge in Teake Zuidema's latest photograph exhibition, hosted by Arts Southeast in Savannah.

Read about this body of work, from @ajc.com 👇

"When you allow more private docks to be constructed, you're basically privatizing the marshlands that are public resources,” said OHM VP of Coastal Conservation Alice Keyes. “Death by a thousand cuts is the last thing that the Georgia coast needs to be known as.”

Ew.

International Paper to close Riceboro mill International Paper announced Thursday it will close the Riceboro containerboard mill and Riceboro Timber and Lumber. The company also announced the closure of the Savannah containerboard mill and the...

Concerns and reactions to International Paper announcing the closure of its mills in Riceboro and the Savannah area.

The Coastal Courier: coastalcourier.com/news/interna...

Savannah Morning News: www.savannahnow.com/story/news/l...

Rep. Carter throws support behind Superfund Research Center The congressman representing Glynn County is urging the National Institutes of Health to open Georgia’s first Superfund Research Center in the Golden Isles.

And what a well-crafted letter of support it is, Rep. Carter.

Speak up for a healthier coast now at OneHundredMiles.org/Superfund-Center

Why sea turtles might be skipping St. Simons Island this nesting season St. Simons Island is home to only 1 of the 1,700-plus loggerhead nests laid along Georgia’s coast so far this year. A pending lighting ordinance update may boost activity.

“To say this is moving at a turtle’s pace,” Catherine Ridley said, “is an insult to the turtles.”

Read more @ajc.com
And take action at OneHundredMiles.org/LightsOutGC

Patagonia and other outdoor brands bet on nonpartisan support for public lands. It worked Outdoor brands such as Patagonia, onX, and MeatEater found support for public lands was nonpartisan amid a controversial plan to sell it off.

"[When] public landowners of all stripes band together—hunters and anglers, hikers and climbers, conservationists and environmentalists—we are a powerful force.”

Read more @fastcompany.com @patagonia.com

GA State Wildlife Action Plan Hub Page to host all web-SWAP related content.

Have you seen the new and improved Georgia State Wildlife Action Plan?

You want to check it out.

$60 million deal ends mining threat to Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp - The Current Twin Pines Minerals agrees to sell its land near Okefenokee Swamp to The Conservation Fund, ending the threat of mining.

HUGE victory for the #OkefenokeeSwamp !!

Also, looks like Twin Pines should have the money to pay off all their owed taxes and fees now...

REEL SOUTH | The Day That Shook Georgia | Season 9 | Episode 901 In 1971, one of the worst industrial tragedies in U.S. history shook rural Georgia.

Congratulations to Camden County's own Thiokol Memorial Project on their Southeast Emmy award for the documentary, "The Day That Shook Georgia," created in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting.

Watch the full episode on @pbs.org "Reel South"

#thiokol #thiokolmemorialproject #southeastemmy

Tell Glynn County to protect our sea turtles! Pass the beachfront lighting ordinance and fix the lights at the Exit 42 roundabout BEFORE hatchlings emerge!

Celebrate #WorldSeaTurtleDay by taking action to protect them! Here on Georgia's coast, Glynn County isn't doing its part to protect the threatened loggerhead sea turtles that nest and hatch on our beaches.

Encourage them to take two SIMPLE steps toward protected dark beaches 👇

Road Stop #2: Georgia Sea Turtle Center (and Beyond!) Let's have a turtle-friendly summer! Learn about this iconic coastal animal on this next road stop.

Next stop on our #SummerRoadTrip: Georgia Sea Turtle Center—and beyond!

Dive into the world of sea turtles this week 🐢 with tips for a sea turtle friendly summer, ways you could (responsibly) see turtles #IRL, and ways you can take action!

Join us in asking BOEM to keep Georgia's coast OFF the list to lease for gas and oil drilling! Speak up by MONDAY June 16 at midnight: OneHundredMiles.org/No-Drill

New study shows alligators aren't all that's lurking in Georgia's swamps New research from the University of Georgia's Odum School of Ecology and Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant suggests there may be elevated levels of mercury in Georgia and South Carolina waters.

"New study shows alligators aren't all that's lurking in Georgia's swamps"... researchers have found elevated levels of mercury too.

@sciencex.bsky.social 🐊

Local group opposes proposal to allow drilling off Georgia's coast The federal government is considering opening Georgia’s coast to oil drilling again despite a 10-year moratorium placed on it during President Donald Trump’s first administration and former President ...

“Leasing areas in the Atlantic Ocean for offshore oil and gas development puts all coasts at risk... Such a significant shift in federal policy would risk the fragile and unique ecosystems that make the region special.”

#offshoredrilling #dontdrillga

Twin Pines' financial woes stall mining permits near Okefenokee Swamp - The Current Twin Pines Minerals has not submitted the required $2.1 million bond to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, while two lawsuits filed by Danish and California companies allege breach of cont...

Bureaucracy and environmental opposition aren't the only things stalling Twin Pines' mining operations along Trail Ridge and the #OkefenokeeSwamp — there's a vital chunk of change missing from the table too.

Road Stop #1: Cumberland Island Come explore Cumberland Island, where nature and history collide! Everything you need to know to visit Georgia's largest barrier island.

Summer Road Trip, Stop #1: Cumberland Island!
All you need to know about visiting the island, including tips to #RecreateResponsibly and some of our favorite tidbits about our coast's largest barrier island.

#ohmsummerroadtrip #roadtrip

Saving Sapelo: Can a historic Black community beat climate change? Rising sea levels are forcing communities up and down the East Coast to adapt. With its meager infrastructure, few are as vulnerable as Hogg Hummock.

Hogg Hummock Community on Sapelo Island stands strong in the face of many threats—including rising seas.
@ajc.com #sapeloislandga

Climate advocates worry as fossil fuels power Georgia's data centers - The Current The rapid growth of data centers and the use of fossil fuels to meet demand could have serious consequences for climate change.

Georgia Power, trying to put sheep out of a job.

Are you ready?

Sampling of Hercules dredge spoil island to begin late summer, early fall, EPA says The EPA will take soil samples in late summer or early fall to begin the cleanup of a contaminated dredge spoil site in the marsh north of the F.J. Torras

Be careful where you put your probably-contaminated dredge spoil...

Brunswick human exposure study leaves more questions than answers for participants  - The Current A peer-reviewed study has found that 40% of 97 Brunswick natives had higher concentrations of toxicants from two Superfund sites than the national average, with Black participants showing higher expos...

“Those plants provided food on the table, shelter, clothes and sustenance for families. ...to later find out about the environmental harms that have been inflicted on our community. It’s just very mind-boggling, very mind-boggling and painful.”

Georgia shipping channelto get an overdue cleaning, thanks to new funds With the help of new funding, the channel leading into the Port of Brunswick is set to be dredged to make more room for the massive ships coming in and out.

“A healthy port benefits our economy, but any deepening must be done in a way that protects the health and safety of our wildlife and our people,” said Susan Inman, OHM Mid Coast Advocate.

Read more from @ajc.com 👇

Hyundai avoids millions in fines over wastewater violations - The Current Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America was fined $30,000 by Georgia regulators for improper disposal of wastewater from its Bryan County EV manufacturing site, with the potential fine being up to $7.15...

Why get $7 million when you can get $30,000?

Join the OHM team! Check out our job openings and volunteer opportunities to learn how you can join our fun and hardworking team at One Hundred Miles!

One Hundred Miles is hiring! We are seeking a Vice President of Programs (VPP). This new position will oversee all mission-related program staff (including educators, advocates, and strategists).

Find all the details and how to apply 👇 "Vice President of Programs"

Okefenokee mining proponents still trying to sneak bad idea by us One of my favorite quotes comes from the late Milwaukee Braves slugger Joe Adcock, who observed of his teammate Henry Aaron: “Trying to sneak a fastball by Hank Aaron is

Per columnist Dick Yarborough: the world isn't running out of toothpaste whitener any time soon. "Georgians across the state have strongly expressed their opposition [to mining the Okefenokee] and have made it clear we know what they are trying to do and we don’t approve."

Sonny Perdue backs Okefenokee’s UNESCO bid, urges Trump admin to support University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue is urging President Donald Trump to support the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge's bid for World Heritage listing.

“By supporting [the UNESCO nomination], we can ensure the Okefenokee’s legacy as a natural wonder while fostering growth and prosperity for the communities surrounding it.” - Sonny Perdue, former GA governor

Read more from @ajc.com 👇

Assessment of human exposure to uncommon industrial toxicants in Glynn County, Georgia Coastal Glynn County, Georgia, is home to four hazardous sites on the United States EPA's National Priorities List. Toxicants of concern include mercu…

You may not have however many minutes it takes you to parse through paper from @emoryrollins.bsky.social, but it's important, so here ya go anyway 👇