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DNR’s CoastFest event returns to Brunswick on March 22, 2025
DNR’s CoastFest event returns to Brunswick on March 22, 2025
Dec. 11, 2024
Brunswick, Ga.The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is thrilled to announce the rescheduling of its annual CoastFest event, which will now take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick.
Originally planned for October 2024, CoastFest was postponed due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene. The March event promises to deliver the same exciting blend of education, entertainment, and family-friendly activities that have made it a beloved tradition for over two decades.
“CoastFest is a celebration of our vibrant coastal environment, and we’re excited to bring it back this spring,” said Tyler Jones, CRD’s CoastFest coordinator. “We’re working hard to ensure that the rescheduled event will continue to inspire and educate visitors about the importance of Georgia’s coastal resources.”
Highlights of the day will include:
- Interactive exhibits from CRD-partner environmental organizations and agencies
- Live animal encounters featuring coastal wildlife
- Educational activities and demonstrations about conservation and sustainability
- Food vendors, activities, and cannon firings
Admission to CoastFest is free, and the event is open to the public.
With a wide variety of hands-on experiences and learning opportunities, CoastFest offers something for everyone, from young children to lifelong learners.
For more information about CoastFest, including directions, a schedule of activities, and exhibitor sign-up information, please visit DNRCoastFest.org or contact the Coastal Resources Division at 912-264-7218.
Click here to view photos from previous CoastFests. 
To register to be an exhibitor at CoastFest, click here. Note: Exhibition space at CoastFest is available for natural resources or conservation focused nonprofit organizations, government agencies, clubs, and at the discretion of DNR, some for-profit businesses. The same of items (including memberships, raffle tickets, etc.) at CoastFest is prohibited due to federal grant rules.
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Tyler Jones
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Coastal Resources Division
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
tyler.jones@dnr.ga.gov
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Newest edition of Coastlines Georgia now available, Georgia DNR
The winter 2024 edition of CRD’s quarterly magazine, Coastlines Georgia, is now available!
Click here to visit the edition’s website for total access.
In this edition:
Navigating the Waters of Fishery Management
Three important players in Georgia’s marine fishery management are the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD), the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC), and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC).These organizations may seem like they’re doing the same job, but each has a unique role, focus, and jurisdiction that shapes how they manage fisheries in Georgia and beyond.
Let’s explore what each of these groups does, how they work together, and why their collaboration is critical for the future of South Atlantic fisheries.
Regional Red Drum Stock Assessment Results Are In
Key findings revealed a concerning trend: red drum in Georgia’s waters are both overfished (not enough fish in the population to reproduce at sustainable levels) and experiencing overfishing (too many fish being caught).Overfishing was determined based on a spawning potential ratio (SPR), which measures the reproductive capacity of the stock.
The target SPR for sustainability is 40 percent, with a threshold of 30 percent defining overfishing. Recent estimates show SPR below the threshold, indicating overfishing is occurring. Similarly, spawning stock biomass (SSB), which measures the total reproductive stock, has declined, placing the population in the overfished category.
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Response from Morningstar Marina at Golden Isles, AICW MM 676, Frederica River, GA
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.
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Latest edition of ‘Coastlines Georgia’ now available
Latest edition of CRD’s quarterly magazine, ‘Coastlines Georgia’ now available
Inside this edition:
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.
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:
- Editorial: Shrimpers deserve support
- UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant honors CRD green growth specialist
- Capt. Jack Evans looks back on CRD career
… And much more!
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Good Words for St Marys Intracoastal Gateway Marina, St Marys, Georgia, off AICW MM 712
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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Unique Sailing Vessel at Morningstar Marina at Golden Isles, AICW MM 676
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.”
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Three marinas certified as Georgia Clean Marina Program kicks off – GADNR
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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Partial ICW Shut-Down for Savannah Bridge Demolition Could Have Been Much Worse
See: NAV ALERT: UPDATE: AICW MM 579.9 Closures Announced, Causton Bluff Bridge, Wilmington River, GA
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MSIB re Causton Bluff Bridge Closures
Our thanks to Ted Arisaka for this Marine Safety Bulletin. See NAV ALERT: AICW MM 579.9
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USCG Aircrew Rescue off Georgia Coast
The Coast Guard doing what they do so well. Our thanks to Ted Arisaka for this report.
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Georgia Passes Wakesports Legislation
See this very ambiguous statement: The bill exempts “intracoastal waterways, rivers or private lakes, as well as any regatta, boat race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition for which the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has granted marine event permit,” according to the release. What other waterways are there?
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First right whale sighting of the year off Jekyll Island
North Atlantic right whales are in peril. Ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear have spurred a population decline that may lead to extinction in ~20 years.
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. – According to the whale mapping website whalemap.org, the first right whale sighting of the year was Friday, November 30 off Jekyll Island.
The sighting was of a female right whale, no calf was seen. Another sighting was made south of Jekyll Island Tuesday, December 6.
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The Isle of Hope Marina Announces Sale to TPG Marinas, AICW MM 590
SAVANNAH, Ga) After 25 years of continuous ownership, the Isle of Hope Marina has been sold to TPG Marinas, the full-service marina management affiliate of Rhode Island-based Procaccianti Companies.
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Georgia Stewardship Programs Funds Coastal Estuary Restoration
There are five cuts in the Satilla River basin, including the often used Umbrella Cut, an alternate route for ICW cruisers. This estuary restoration does not include Umbrella Cut or the Floyd Creek Cut. See Umbrella Cut.
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program helps fund coastal estuary restoration
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Umbrella Cut – A Good Alternate Route When St. Andrew Sound is Rough, AICW Statue Mile 685
The choppy water problem while running the AICW’s passage across Georgia’s St. Andrew Sound results from the Waterway’s passage practically out into the briny blue, in order to clear Horseshoe Shoal, which occupies the Sound’s mid-width. Recognizing the potential for very dusty crossing here, the US Army Corps of Engineers has provided an alternate route, known as Umbrella Cut, BUT low water depths on this alternate passage can run as thin as 4 1/2 feet.
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Shared Photo – Savannah Cut by William Harrell
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Isle of Hope Marina under New Ownership, AICW MM 590
Isle of Hope Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is pleased to announce their new ownership, TGI Marinas.
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Comments from Cruisers (2)
- Reply to Paxton
I agree. Chris and his staff are among the very best. Professional and very pleasant.
- Reply to Ed
We hope the dock and office personnel remain unchanged. They are among the best on the waterway.
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GADNR: Coastlines Georgia Quarterly Newsletter
Coastlines Georgia is the official quarterly publication of the Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
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Have made a lot of passages off the coast of Georgia and there are a lot of unmarked stuff out there!