Echoes of Creation

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Drew Reynolds Drew Reynolds

Victory for Creation: A Historic Win for the Okefenokee

Today, Georgia witnessed a remarkable victory for our environment and for all those who believe in the moral call to care for creation. In a historic agreement, Twin Pines Minerals has agreed to sell more than 8,000 acres of land near the Okefenokee Swamp for conservation—effectively halting the proposed mining project that posed serious risks to one of the most ecologically and spiritually significant wetlands in North America.

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Drew Reynolds Drew Reynolds

FWS Open Comment Period - Boundary Expansion for Okefenokee Swamp

The Okefenokee Swamp, one of Georgia’s most iconic and biodiverse natural wonders, is at a critical juncture in its protection. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed a minor expansion of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge boundary, aiming to add approximately 22,000 acres adjacent to the existing refuge. This proposal is designed to enable voluntary conservation actions to protect the swamp’s hydrological integrity, conserve wetlands and key wildlife habitats, and create a fuel reduction zone to help protect neighboring properties.

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