#Rediscover Nature

Are you teaching the next generation about enjoying nature? This surprising video may open your eyes to the younger generation. Our relationship with nature is disappearing. That is what nature valley found out when they talked to 3 generations and asked them one simple question: What did you like to do for fun as a kid? 

Coastal Georgia Ecosystem Report Card

This is an important tool for planning restoration activities and conservation. It provides a transparent, timely, and geographically detailed assessment of health in coastal Georgia. Coastal Georgia health is defined as the progress of indicators toward scientifically-derived thresholds or goals. The twelve indicators in the report card examine human health, fisheries and wildlife.

Outdoor Recreation Sales Forecast to Grow in 2016

Outdoor recreation leaders report good sales and activities for 2015 and expectations of still stronger activity in 2016, according to a new report from the American Recreation Coalition, Outdoor Recreation Outlook 2016. Americans spend more than $650 billion annually on equipment supporting millions of jobs in manufacturing, sales and service.

Duck Stamps Still Well Worth the Cost

The Federal Duck Stamp program has protected nearly 6 million acres of waterfowl habitat since its beginning in 1934. This year, some hunters were surprised to learn that the price had risen from $15 to $25. It is the first price increase in 24 years, having remained at $15 since 1991.

U.S. Angler Population - Their Lifestyles and License Buying Habits

License sales data show that most anglers do not buy licenses in consecutive years, raising questions about the types of people who are more likely to fish or not, where to find them, license buying churn rates, minority and female participation and why new anglers were attracted to the sport.

Let's Do Lunch! 

We want to have a chat with you over lunch and talk about how our interests align.  Please call and schedule lunch (Dutch style) with us today! Call Jenifer Wisniewski to set up a date/time at (706) 557-3324 or (404) 227-1329 or email at Jenifer.Wisniewski@dnr.ga.gov 

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