Protecting Georgia's woods, waters and way of life for future generations.


Cypress tree, Townsend WMA © James Holland

Conserving the
Altamaha River

The largest cypress tree in Georgia and the surrounding states is found on land recently protected along the Altamaha River.  

What's New

Join staff and other volunteers at Moody Forest on Saturday, November 21 to help with native seed collection.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recognizes the Conservancy's land conservation efforts with a 2009 Conserve Georgia Award

Georgia Director Shelly Lakly is recognized by both the Georgia Trend Magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of 2009's 40 Under 40.

The Atlanta-based UPS Foundation awards $250,000 to Conservancy projects in Brazil, China and Africa.

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Our Woods

For the first time in 2 years, the sounds of red-cockaded woodpeckers are heard at Moody Forest. Read more

Our Waters

Staff and partners demonstrate environmentally-friendly stormwater practices in the Etowah River basin.

Our Coast

The governors of GA, FL, NC, and SC pledge to work together to manage and protect coastal recources. Learn about the South Atlantic Alliance

Our Publications

Read about our coastal restoration projects in the 2009 Spring Update.


 

Photos (from left): Photo © Marc Del Santro (Altamaha River); Photo © Mark Godfrey/TNC (Etowah River); Photo © James Holland (cypress tree)