Georgia

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Revised Permits Don't Go Far Enough: Protect the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge!

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Revised Permits Don't Go Far Enough: Protect the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge!

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, a crown jewel of the National Wildlife Refuge System, faces a critical juncture. A proposed strip mine, located a mere stone's throw from its borders, threatens to disrupt this irreplaceable ecosystem. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division recently released revised permits for the Twin Pines Minerals project after considering public comments from last year.  These revised permits, however, do not adequately address the significant environmental risks the mine poses to Okefenokee NWR.

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The Fight For Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Continues

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The Fight For Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Continues

In the heart of south Georgia lies the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, a sprawling landscape of over 400,000 acres. With its vibrant ecosystem and unique history, the refuge is a treasured national resource. However, the company Twin Pines Minerals has threatened to destroy this vital national wildlife refuge.