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Save Georgia's Rivers

Georgia’s rivers, like the Chattahoochee, are unparalleled treasures—they are a major source of our drinking water, popular recreational destinations, and sanctuaries for wildlife. But the Chattahoochee, like all rivers, is only as healthy as the streams and wetlands that feed and clean it.

To ensure healthy rivers for future generations in Georgia, we have to protect these smaller streams and wetlands. Unfortunately, loopholes in the Clean Water Act leave these waters vulnerable to pollution and development.

To defend the Chattahoochee—and all our rivers—Environment Georgia is asking our members of Congress to pass legislation that will restore Clean Water Act protections to all of our waterways.

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Offshore oil drilling

Save Georgia's Shores

The Gulf Coast oil spill is already one of the worst in our nation's history. Spilling over 200,000 gallons of oil each day, it's threatening brown pelicans, shellfish and every job that's dependent on the Gulf.

Cleaning up the disaster and holding BP accountable are vital. Unfortunately, Georgia's beaches could be next.

The door is still open to drilling off the Georgia Coast—it's time for President Obama to reverse course.

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A Green Governor for Georgia?

Our next governor could dam Georgia’s rivers and green light coal plants, or he/she could work to clean up our rivers and push for a clean and sustainable energy future that relies on workers in Georgia building more efficient buildings and installing alternative energy like solar panels.

Environment Georgia, along with help from groups across the state like the Georgia Water Coalition, the Sierra Club, Georgia Conservation Voters and Save Georgia's Coast has compiled a ten point Conservation Platform that lays out priorities for our next governor. Learn more here.

Latest News

Georgia Beach Advisories and Closings Triple in 2009 7/28/2010

Savannah (July 28, 2010) – As millions of Americans flock to beaches around the country, Environment Georgia reported that beach closings and advisories due to pollution went up the last year in STATE totaling 209 days of closed or under advisory beaches, according to the Natural Resource Defense Council’s 20th annual beach water quality report. Environment Georgia called for increased federal funding and strong EPA rules for reducing stormwater pollution.

Our Latest Reports

The Nuclear Bailout 6/14/2010

In February 2010, the Obama administration announced that it would help finance two new nuclear reactors at the Vogtle nuclear power station in Georgia, offering an $8.33 billion loan guarantee to Georgia Power (a subsidiary of Southern Company) and two other companies invested in the project. President Obama claimed that the investment was necessary to create clean energy jobs, stimulate our economy to export homegrown technology instead of importing foreign oil, and secure the future of our planet and our civilization by fighting the growing threat of global warming.

Plug-in Cars: Powering America Toward a Cleaner Future 4/07/2010

America’s current fleet of gasoline-powered cars and trucks leaves us dependent on oil, contributes to air pollution problems that threaten our health, and produces large amounts of global warming pollution. “Plug-in” cars are emerging as an effective way to lower global warming emissions, oil use, and smog. A “plug-in” car is one that can be recharged from the electric grid. Some plug-in cars run on electricity alone, while others are paired with small gasoline engines to create plug-in hybrids. Many plug-in hybrids can get over 100 miles per gallon, while plug-in electric vehicles consume no gasoline at all.

In the News

Green wish list touted 4/07/2009

As federal stimulus money for "green" projects begins to roll into Georgia, an environmental group is holding up Athens-Clarke County as an example of how to spend it.

Georgia environmental groups push for more protection for river 7/10/2007

If environmental groups have their way, Georgia's stretch of the Conasauga River could become the first in the state that's afforded the highest level of protection provided by the federal Clean Water Act.

Georgia may adopt tougher limits on mercury releases 5/29/2007

For the first time ever, Georgia is set to limit the amount of mercury that power plants can release into the air.

Save Our State Parks

From mangrove forests to colorful canyons, Georgia's state parks have breathtaking vistas, along with hundreds of fishing and swimming holes, hiking trails and campgrounds.

Yet after nearly a decade of making do with diminishing state support, the budget for Georgia’s parks is being slashed nearly in half. We must protect our natural treasures, such as Sweet Water Creek State Park, which are in danger of losing resources or being shut down.

That's why Environment Georgia is calling on Gov. Sonny Perdue to stop cuts to our park’s funding and restore past funding. Our parks need long-term support to maintain and restore protection.

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