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Goods and services related to Georgia’s agriculture and natural resources affect each of the state’s communities every day. Agriculture is Georgia’s largest industry, with $74 billion of direct and indirect economic impact.
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NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with Georgians to improve and protect soil, water and other natural resources. We have offices that cover all 159 counties of Georgia, which work with local conservation districts and other partners to serve farmers and landowners in their area.
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Georgia's Natural Resources | Department Of Natural Resources Division. Some of Georgia's many natural resources include: forests and lumber. rivers and lakes. coastal shores. marshes and wetlands. farmland. marble. minerals. manganese. iron ore. copper. coal. oil. clays. stone. kaolin. sand. gravel. fish. game. wildlife.
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- Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division
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Doug Haymans, Director The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) has primary responsibility for managing Georgia's marshes, beaches, and marine fishery resources. Based in Brunswick, CRD administers permitting programs under the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act and Shore Protection Act; issues revocable licenses for use of state-owned water bottoms; mo...
Jeff Cown, Director The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) protects Georgia's air, land, and water through the authority of state statutes and major parts of five federal environmental statutes. These laws regulate public and private facilities having to do with water quality, air quality, hazardous waste, water supply, solid waste management,...
Colonel Mike England, Director The Law Enforcement Division is responsible for protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural and cultural resources, DNR properties, enforcing boating, litter and waste laws, teaching hunter and boater education classes and providing public safety for the citizens of Georgia. Serving Georgia since 1911. For more information...
Angie Johnson, Director The Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites Division (PRHSD) manages more than 60 properties that preserve the state's environment and history. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Colonial Coast, these sites offer an exceptional variety of activities, such as hiking and biking, fishing and boating, picnicking, ranger programs, h...
Ted Will, Director The Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) regulates hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia, protects non-game and endangered wildlife, and maintains public education to ensure that Georgia's natural resources will be conserved for our present and future generations. For more information, click here to visit the ...
Contact. Primary. (404) 656-3500. From protecting coastal resources to overseeing preservation of historic sites, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources protects, conserves, and enhances the state's natural, historic, and cultural resources for present and future generations. It also recognizes and supports commerce and industry that ...
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The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources today announced the annual closure of the recreational and commercial oyster harvest season, effective June 1, 2024. This seasonal closure is a critical measure to protect public health by reducing the risk of illnesses caused by shellfish-borne bacteria, which ...
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources ( DNR) is an administrative agency of the U.S. state of Georgia. The agency has statewide responsibilities for managing and conserving Georgia’s natural, cultural, and historical resources, and has five divisions: The DNR is headed by a commissioner, currently Mark Williams. [1] The department's ...
