You're invited to participate in a community meeting focused on discussing the progression of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge's journey toward World Heritage Site designation and the anticipated economic benefits for our community. 
MARCH 20TH, 2024

Carter introduces resolution to name Okefenokee Swamp as UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Partners from the Okefenokee region in Southern Georgia, the Okefenokee Swamp Park, and The Conservation Fund convened in DC to discuss the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge's journey towards UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.

Jon Ossoff
Reverend Raphael Warnock

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Kayaking with Gators in the Okefenokee Swamp | Testing the Decathlon Itiwit X500

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For Earth Day, request Gov Kemp to save the #Okefenokee Swamp from mining! Join @GaRiverNetwork to #SaveTheSwamp , named on @AmericanRivers Most Endangered List. Click to help #StopTheMine : protectgeorgia.org/#/368.

The Okefenokee Swamp is #10 on American Rivers's list of Most Endangered Rivers of 2023

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You're invited to a community conversation in Charlton County on the Okefenokee World Heritage Site journey with Congressman Carter on May 4th, 2023

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‘Why mine so close?’: the fight to protect the pristine Okefenokee swamp theguardian.com/us-news/2023/a… #Alabama #Georgia Okefenokee Swamp Park #Mining #pollution

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Inside the fight to save one of the South’s ecological wonders

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This a great article, by the Okefenokee Protection Alliance, about the unique opportunities found in the Okefenokee Swamp.  

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Researchers have recovered 60% of an 11-foot American alligator skeleton in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. 

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Photo Credit: UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant

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Okefenokee officials welcome delegation's help on UNESCO status

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Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Buddy Carter Launch Bipartisan Push to Make Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge a World Heritage Site

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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge listed in '11 US destinations land on Forbes list of top travel spots in 2023'

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