Environment

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (314+ words) A Georgia state park has officially changed its name as the Okefenokee Swamp gains international recognition. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources State Parks Division announced that Stephen C. Foster State Park is now officially Okefenokee State Park, effective Sept. 1. Located…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (324+ words) Georgia is no stranger to invasive species, with kudzu, Japanese knotweed, the spotted lanternfly, Argentine tegus and more threatening the state. Now, there’s a new entrant to the list: the pasture mealybug. Houseplant enthusiasts may already be familiar with a…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (474+ words) That increase has sharpened attention on a permit category that many residents previously had little reason to follow. For Georgia data centers, the permitting debate turns on whether backup power equipment should be treated as a limited operational safeguard or…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (615+ words) Georgia’s beloved wetland just landed a prestigious global title. The Okefenokee Swamp has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which features 1,273 properties of outstanding cultural and natural importance across 173 countries. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, which protects the largest…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (547+ words) Georgia officials are working to stop the spread of the invasive yellow-legged hornet before it causes deeper harm to the state's bees, farms, and food systems. So far this year, the state has trapped 866 hornets and eradicated 44 nests, an early…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (318+ words) One of Georgia's most popular beach destinations is celebrating a milestone for sea turtle conservation. According to Southern Living, Tybee Island has already recorded its highest number of sea turtle nests ever, surpassing the previous record with weeks still remaining…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (476+ words) Georgia officials are offering online training in the fight against aquatic invasive species, which can cause economic and ecological harm. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is urging the public to learn more about aquatic nuisance species…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (244+ words) Black racers were just one snake species uncovered on this tin-flipping outing. Finding Eastern racers in pairs highlights the fact that springtime is breeding season. To find mates, male snakes follow scented chemical trails left behind in the soil and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (185+ words) Finding Eastern racers in pairs highlights the fact that springtime is breeding season. To find mates, male snakes follow scented chemical trails left behind in the soil and in the shed skin of females. Seeing two sleek, freshly shed racers…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1031+ words) In late April, as Georgia faced its most intense drought in almost 20 years, nearly every corner of the state was in desperate need of rain. Water levels in many rivers and streams were at near record lows. Peach State farmers…...