Georgia Coastal Resources Division
Recent News About Georgia Coastal Resources Division
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DNR seeks saltwater anglers, commercial fishers for advisory panel
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking saltwater fishing experts and enthusiasts to serve on its Finfish Advisory Panel.
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Litter prevention group honors CRD marine biologist
A Brunswick-based litter prevention nonprofit recently recognized a Coastal Resources Division (CRD) marine biologist for her volunteer service to the community.
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Commercial Atlantic Cobia harvest to temporarily close in Georgia’s waters
The commercial harvest of Atlantic Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) will be suspended in Georgia’s state waters from 12:01 a.m. Dec. 16, 2022, until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31, 2022, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today.
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DNR offers students chance to learn about careers
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for its 2023 Career Academy now through Nov. 30.
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Beach advisories move to real-time map
Georgia’s beach water quality and swimming advisories are moving exclusively to a new, real-time map that will allow the public to find information on the go.
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Coastal Incentive Grant pre-application period set to open
The Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds for projects that further the objectives of the program.
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Latest Beach Swimming Advisory Information
The Glynn County Health Department has lifted the beach water advisories on St. Simons Island. The advisories were issued on September 13, 2022, after routine water quality tests showed a high level of enterococci bacteria which increase the risk of gastrointestinal illness in swimmers.
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CRD rewards citizens scientists for data-collection help
Three lucky anglers who took part in a Coastal Resources Division (CRD) citizen science project were rewarded today with a bait cooler, fishing gear, and other CRD gear.
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Latest Beach Swimming Advisory Information
The Glynn County Health Department has lifted the beach water advisories for Fifth Street Crossover Beach (Cedar Street to Ninth Street) and South Beach at the Lighthouse (Ninth Street to the pier).
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DNR seeks public comment on red drum regulation change proposal
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed regulatory change to reduce the daily recreational harvest limit for red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) and establish a vessel limit.
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Latest Beach Swimming Advisory Information
The Glynn County Health Department has lifted the beach water advisory for Oceanview Beach, which is from Brice Lane to the Beach Pavilion on Jekyll Island.The advisory was issued on August 23, 2022, after routine water quality tests showed a high level of enterococci bacteria which increase the risk of gastrointestinal illness in swimmers.Subsequent water samples taken showed that the bacteria levels had dropped below Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended limits.
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Latest Beach Swimming Advisory Information
The Glynn County Health Department has lifted the beach water advisory for Driftwood Beach, which is from Beach KM Marker 1 to Tallu Fish Ln on Jekyll Island.
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Latest Beach Swimming Advisory Information
The Chatham County Health Department has lifted the advisory for South Beach at Chatham Street, which extends from the 18th Street to Inlet Avenue on Tybee Island.
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Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program helps fund coastal estuary restoration
A project jointly funded by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will soon return a tributary of the Satilla River to its natural course as it was prior to man-made alterations created in the early 1900s.
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Latest Beach Swimming Advisory Information
The Chatham County Health Department has issued a beach water advisory for North Beach at Gulick Street, which extends from the north jetty to Lovell Street on Tybee Island. This advisory is only for the specified area and does not impact any other beach locations on the island
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CRD seeks snapper carcasses for data project
The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking help from recreational saltwater anglers in collecting data during the upcoming red snapper harvest season July 8 and 9.
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Nearly 1 million pounds of material added to three Georgia artificial reefs
The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources recently completed improvements to several inshore artificial reefs along the state’s 105-mile coast with nearly 1 million pounds of materials.
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GEORGIA COASTAL RESOURCES DIVISION: DNR reminds Georgians to stay safe this boating season
As temperatures rise with the official beginning of summer and more Georgians take to the state’s waterways to cool off, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is highlighting the importance of boating safety.
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GEORGIA COASTAL RESOURCES DIVISION: Georgia shrimp season opens June 1
Georgia’s commercial and recreational food shrimp season will open in the state’s territorial waters at 8 a.m. June 1, 2022, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today.
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GEORGIA COASTAL RESOURCES DIVISION: CRD hosting red drum town halls
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend two town hall meetings in June to learn and ask questions about the results of a recent saltwater fishing satisfaction survey with a particular focus on the red drum fishery.