Don't Reduce Protections for GA Marshes
Coastal Resources Division has requested a rule change which could result in less marshland protection. Marshes are a precious ecosystem that have historically been protected in Georgia and ORK does not want that to be weakened.
ORK and other organizations are requesting a stakeholder group be formed to consider the issue and propose a solution that better represents impacted communities.
Losing these protections will hurt the marshlands' ability to reduce and prevent harmful flooding events caused by storms and rising sea levels. With the recent and rapid industrialization and development of Coastal Georgia expected to continue, the state's marshlands will play an increasingly important role in protecting Georgians and reducing flood-related property damage.