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    • Apr 17, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      National Ocean Service – Earth Day at the ODC–Saturday, April 20th

       
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      Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is celebrating Earth Day at the Ocean Discovery Center. Join sanctuary staff and volunteers on Saturday, April 20 for a day of ocean-friendly activities and sign up to volunteer this summer to give back to the better half of our Earth.

      Earth Day at the Ocean Discovery Center

      Saturday, April 20th 2024, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

      Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center
      340 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Georgia 31401

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      Planet v. Plastic

      Activities throughout Earth Day include:

      family picking plant sprouts 11 a.m.–Noon | Recycle, Repurpose, Replant:
      Learn how to turn single-use food containers into a wildflower garden! Paint a reclaimed plastic container, plant a native flower seed, and see what we can grow together. Bring your own single-use food containers to help reduce plastic usage.
      teacher using a microscope 1–2 p.m. | Dive Deep into Microplastics:
      Ever wondered what happens to plastic when we can’t see it anymore? Join us for a class on small plastics causing a big problem in our environment, and what can be done to help keep them out of our ocean! This class will filter water from Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and use a microscope to identify and count microplastics in our backyard.
      plastic cup on a sea shore 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Make your own EcoBricks:
      Give your plastic trash a second life and keep it out of landfills with EcoBricks. Learn how to make your own EcoBrick, and what we can do with our single-use plastic to build a new future!

      share the wonder at grnms10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Volunteer to Share the Wonder this Summer:
      Volunteer at the Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center this summer as a Center Visitor Specialist. Students 16 years of age and older are encouraged to share their passion for marine conservation, network with scientists and educators, and build their résumé.

      Student volunteers should bring two forms of ID (for example, a valid driver’s license, AND a US Passport, OR birth certificate, OR social security card).

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      gray's reef sanctuary advisory council meetingNational marine sanctuary advisory councils are community-based advisory groups that provide advice and recommendations to the superintendents of the sanctuary sites on issues like management, science, community engagement, and stewardship.

       

      April Advisory Council Meeting

      Tuesday, April 30, 2024
      10:00 AM–5:05 PM ET
      Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center
      340 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401

      In-person attendance and virtual access via GoToWebinar

      This meeting will address marine conservation needs and initiatives in the South Atlantic Bight, Georgia Ports Authority presentation on current and future operations at the ports of Brunswick and Savannah, and updates from the sanctuary superintendent and Public Engagement Working Group. Public comment will be taken at approximately 3:45 p.m. This meeting is free and open to the public.

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      The mission of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is to identify, protect, conserve, and enhance the natural and cultural resources, values, and qualities of the sanctuary for current and future generations.

      		 

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    • Mar 21, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program to fund 12 conservation projects, totaling more than $46 million

       
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      Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program to fund 12 conservation projects, totaling more than $46 million

      ATLANTA (March 21, 2024) — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the selection of the 2023-2024 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grants for conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Selected applicants will advance to the second-level application, marking the final level of the application process for their proposals. This funding cycle will allocate an impressive $20.6 million to support local parks and trails systems and state-owned lands. Notably, these grantees have pledged an additional estimated $26 million in matching funding.

      Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources and Chairman of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board of Trustees, Walter Rabon, expressed the significance of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program stating, “By supporting projects aimed at the acquisition, development, and stewardship of local parks, trail systems, and conservation areas, we are not only protecting the natural heritage but also enhancing the recreational opportunities for our communities. This investment will ensure that Georgians can continue to enjoy and connect with the outdoors for generations to come.”

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    • Feb 24, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.3675,-81.43539999

      Flock to the Georgia Coast! Darien Waterfront Inn, Darien GA


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      Darien City Docks lie along the northern banks of the Darien River, hard by the charted 31-foot fixed bridge, in the heart of downtown Darien, which is 7 nautical miles off AICW statute mile 651.5 via the fully marked Darien River Channel, featuring minimum 14 foot depths. Recent repairs to the docks add to the attractiveness of this lovely river port. See FOCUS ON Darien, GA.

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      Flock to the Georgia Coast!

      Spring is the perfect time to visit Darien, Georgia.

      Daylight Savings Time is right around the corner-
      ‘The most wonderful time of the year!’

      Warmer weather and lots of sunshine 
      has the birds in a frenzy.
      Enjoy endless birdwatching straight from our
      ‘all new’ screened in porches.

      March and April are filling up fast so please
      make your reservations soon.

      BOOK TODAY!

      Our Painted Bunting friends have been visiting us daily at our feeders.
      They are so pretty and mesmerizing in person.
      Enjoy coffee and breakfast on the porch to the
      sounds and beauty of nature. 
      There are lots of things to do as the days warm up here in Darien:
      Take a sunset cruise along the Darien River…
      Head out to the beaches on Jekyll or St. Simons for a peaceful walk and some shell-seeking…
      Eat some fresh local shrimp and seafood!
      The shrimp, oysters and clams are
      in season and so tasty!
      We are continuing the Sapelo Island Special.FREE Sapelo Island Tour for two every Wednesday with a 2-night stay
      More Info
      And a new tour – 
      FREE Jekyll Island Guided Ranger Walks for two with a 2-night stay.
      Available Sat, Sun, Wed, Thurs 
      More Info
      And thanks to all you – we did it!
      We were voted Best of Georgia!
      Lynette S. From Bartow, FL is the winner of a 2-night stay!
      We hope to see you soon!
      JoAnn & David
      Darien Waterfront Inn 

      MAKE  A RESERVATION

       
       
       
       Darien Waterfront Inn | 711 Fort King George Drive, Darien, Georgia, 31305 | 912-437-1215

       

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    • Feb 23, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Annual Accomplishments Report

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      Identify, Protect, Conserve, Enhance

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      Partnerships and the new research vessel Gannet bring a new standard of research to Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

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      Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Annual Accomplishments

      From the Superintendent

      On behalf of our incredible team at Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, I am delighted to share what we have achieved throughout Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 towards meeting our management plan goals and objectives. FY2023 was a pivotal year for the sanctuary being the first full-year of post-COVID 19 operations and a transition to a new management paradigm.

       

      I welcome you to read our full accomplishments report, with some highlights below.

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      First full year of the Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center

      A person instructs a group of people at an ocean-themed visitor center With the efforts of our center staff and volunteers, the Ocean Discovery Center now extends its welcome to the public every Thursday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, providing a unique and engaging space that encourages learning and discovery. This moment gives us reason to celebrate the achievements of the past year and instills an even greater sense of anticipation for the future. Plan your visit.

      New sanctuary staff

      A collage of four people wearing blue shirts2023 brought three new affiliate staff to support the sanctuary’s mission.

      • Mary Quinn, Education and Outreach Specialist
      • Katie Sandefur, Education Assistant
      • George Poole, Vessel Captain
      • Kathy Liu, Georgia Sea Grant Fellow

      Meet our staff

      Assessing sanctuary health through the condition report

      A person presents in front of a panel of people both in person and through virtual video Knowing the current state of the sanctuary is a key factor as the management plan review process approaches. This assessment lays the foundation for informed decision-making and effective conservation strategies. In a collaborative effort involving sanctuary researchers, stakeholders, and educators, a comprehensive three-day workshop was conducted to compile data from numerous health markers. Read more about the condition report process.

      First annual science symposium

      The legacy of scientific research at Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary stretches back over 40 years. The inaugural symposium convened researchers and students who studied Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary as early as 2003, exemplifying the long-term monitoring happening in the sanctuary. Presented research included ocean acidification, predator-prey relationships in fishes, ocean currents, artificial reefs, ocean gliders, microplastics, North Atlantic right whale monitoring, and ocean sound topics. Discovery the sanctuary’s research. A person speaking to a group of in front of a presentation screen

      Research Vessel Gannet (R5202) acquisition

      The research vessel Gannet motoring through a coastal salt marsh The research vessel (R/V) Gannet is a 52-foot NOAA class III boat that brings a new era of ocean research, monitoring, education, and discovery to the southeast U.S. On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, the sanctuary dedicated the research vessel Gannet. The vessel is designed to deploy ocean monitoring instruments like underwater robots, ocean gliders, and seafloor sensors. Learn about the sanctuary’s vessel fleet.
      logo for gray's reef national marine sanctuary with transparent background The mission of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is to identify, protect, conserve, and enhance the natural and cultural resources, values, and qualities of the sanctuary for current and future generations.
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    • Feb 7, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.8644,-81.49659999

      LNM: AICW MM 701-706 ICW Dredging, Feb 15-May 2, Cumberland Dividings, GA


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      Great care must be taken when approaching the dredge in this notoriously narrow and shallow stretch of Waterway.

      GEORGIA – INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY – ST SIMONS SOUND TO TOLOMATO RIVER – CUMBERLAND RIVER: Dredging.

      Cottrell Contracting Corporation of Chesapeake, Virginia advises that the dredge ROCKBRIDGE will be conducting dredging operations on Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Cumberland Dividings, Camden County, GA. The work will be ongoing from February 15, 2024, through May 2, 2024, from  Cumberland River Daybeacon 57 (LLNR 37590 [30°51.8633N / 081°29.7877W, 30.864388 / -81.496462]) to Cumberland Sound Daybeacon 76 (LLNR 37685 [30°47.6078N / 081°29.5247W, 30.793464 / -81.492079]). Additionally, Overboard Disposal will be taking  place in the vicinity of Cabin Bluff. The pipeline will extend to the “new island” from the dredge upriver to Cumberland Daybeacon 47 (LLNR 37545 [30°53.5048N / 081°30.4898W, 30.891747 / -81.508163]). All mariners are requested to stay clear of the dredge, pipelines, barge, derricks, and operating wires about the dredge. All operators should be aware that the dredge and pontoon lines are held in place by cables, which are attached to anchors some distance from the dredge and pontoons. Buoys are attached to the anchors so that they may be moved as the dredge moves. Submerged lines should be avoided. Mariners are requested
      to exercise extreme caution when approaching, passing, and leaving the dredging plant. The dredge Rockbridge monitors VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. Mariners are cautioned to strictly comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when approaching, passing and leaving the area of operations, and remain a safe distance away from the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipeline, barges, derricks, wires and related equipment. Owners and lessees of fishnets, crabpots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the free navigation of attending
      vessels and equipment must remove these from the area where tugs, tenderboats and other attendant equipment will be navigating. Dredging operations will be conducted twenty-four hours a day seven, days a week, all fishnets, crabpots and structures in the general area must be removed prior to commencement of any wqrk, a slow NO WAKE speed is requested of transiting vessels. All vessels are requested to contact the dredge prior to passing.

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    • Jan 25, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Latest edition of ‘Coastlines Georgia’ now available

       
       
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      Latest edition of CRD’s quarterly magazine, ‘Coastlines Georgia’ now available

      Inside this edition:

      MARTA cars 

      CRD, MARTA partner to deploy two retired railcars to Artificial Reef L

      Two retired 72-foot subway cars are the latest addition to Georgia’s marine artificial reefs. 

      Oyster harvesting 

      Georgia’s first floating-cage oyster reach restaurants in major milestone

      In Chatham County’s Bull River, where salt marshes meet the Atlantic breeze, a culinary revolution is underway. 

      Plus:

      … And much more!

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    • Jan 20, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Two Cruisers Net Sponsors are Winners in Best Marina Contest

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      Morningstar Marinas - Boating as it should be. Long-term or transient.

      Cruisers Net is proud to announce that Marina Life’s Annual Best Marina Contest  includes two of our sponsors, Dowry Creek Marina, Belhaven, NC and Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles, St Simons Island, GA. Our thanks to Marina Life’s readers for recognizing the excellent qualities of these facilities.

       

       

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    • Jan 1, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.72,-81.5489999

      Good Words for St Marys Intracoastal Gateway Marina, St Marys, Georgia, off AICW MM 712


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      Our thanks to Perry McDonald for forwarding this review by Fred Braman. See New Marina.
       
      Hey Cruisers, hello from St Marys, Georgia! I’d like to let you know about a well-kept secret. I’m from just south of Jacksonville and for decades have cruised north to the many great stops along the way: Sisters Creek, Kingsley Plantation, Fernandina Beach, and Cumberland Island to name a few. St. Marys was always on that list, but until recently, dock space was hard to come by due to the destruction of town marina facilities during recent storms. All that has changed with the very recent opening of the St. Marys Intracoastal Gateway Marina, only four km from the AICW/St. Marys River junction. Floating docks, a nice gazebo overlooking the river, and two blocks from the center of a very picturesque and welcoming town, greet visiting boaters. Plenty to do in St. Marys for a few days stay. Check out the Submarine Museum and look over the town from their periscope protruding through the roof. The Cumberland Island Museum is also here as is the ferry to the National Seashore. Trips to the island take about 45 minutes and you can spend the day. You’ll also find lots of boutique shops, eateries and watering holes to keep you busy.
       
      The facility is still a work in progress, but the boaters lounge with TV and wifi is nearing completion and a new bath room and shower facility is in the works. A limited facility is available now. For reservations, call or text Dockmaster Collin at 912-540-7230 anytime 8 am to 5 pm daily.
       
      Captain Fred Braman, USN(ret)
      S/V Rhombus

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    • Nov 16, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.1673,-81.4149999

      Unique Sailing Vessel at Morningstar Marina at Golden Isles, AICW MM 676


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      Morningstar Marina at Golden Isles,  A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, lies along the southern reaches of the Frederica River, between Lanier and St. Simons Islands, south of the charted 9 foot bridge.

      “Was pretty cool to see this at our transient dock today. All carbon fiber and Kevlar. Captain said she will do 33knts. Couldn’t imagine what she costs but she’s one of a kind.”
      Marina Staff

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    • Oct 27, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Three marinas certified as Georgia Clean Marina Program kicks off – GADNR

       
       
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      Michael Marino, dockmaster at Delegal Creek Marina in the Savannah, hoists their Georgia Clean Marina certification flag at their marina Oct. 25, 2023. Photo by Bryan Fluech/UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant

      Three marinas certified as Georgia Clean Marina Program kicks off

      BRUNSWICK, Ga. (Oct. 26, 2023) Three coastal Georgia marinas were certified Wednesday for meeting the requirements of the Georgia Clean Marina Program, a voluntary program recognizing marinas that reduce or eliminate the pollution of waterways during daily marina operations. 

      Delegal Creek Marina of Savannah, Savannah Boathouse Marina of Savannah, and Barbour River Yacht Club of Darien joined the program for their commitment to environmental stewardship through the implementation of Clean Marina best management practices (BMPs).

      The recently revised Georgia Clean Marina Program is administered through a partnership between Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division (CRD), University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, and the Georgia Marine Business Association (GAMBA).  

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    • Oct 1, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 32.0621,-81.0299999

      Partial ICW Shut-Down for Savannah Bridge Demolition Could Have Been Much Worse


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      See:  NAV ALERT: UPDATE: AICW MM 579.9 Closures Announced, Causton Bluff Bridge, Wilmington River, GA

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