SCDNR Offering Courtesy Boat Inspections May 29-31, Various Locations
To help prepare for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, SCDNR will be holding courtesy boat inspections across the state.
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More Reason to Oppose Spaceport Camden, Cumberland Island, GA
Spaceport Camden is a proposal to build a rocket launch facility in Camden County, Georgia. Our thanks to Ted Arisaka of Save Georgia’s Anchorages for sharing this information. See A Call for More Study and Monthly Closures of St. Andrews Sound.
There’s a reason why launches take place directly at the water’s edge. Rockets fail. Debris falls. Fires rage.
Spaceport Camden will have to launch over Cumberland Island and Little Cumberland Island to reach open water.
Ted Arisaka
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An Interesting Day by Jim Healy
Jim and Peg Healy are full-time cruisers and very experienced boaters who regularly ply the waters of the Intracoastal Waterways. Our thanks to Jim for sharing this adventure! Editor’s note: the links inserted below are from Cruisers Net’s library of postings.
Sanctuary and crew came through the bridge Tuesday, 5/18. Following is my report to family and friends list,
“The best of times; the worst of times!”
Today was an “interesting” day.
The goal was to cross Lake Okeechobee (success) in the early morning (success) to avoid strong winds (success). We departed Clewiston at 06h05, and got to witness the birth of the new day:
The Indiantown RR Bridge is undergoing an extensive renovation. (See Temporary Opening Deviation.), Our plan was to run the 36 miles from Clewiston to the Indiantown RR Bridge to arrive by the bridge opening at 11h00. So all throughout our crossing, “the computer” said we were “on plan” to arrive at Indiantown at 10h30. That gave me 1/2 hour “slop” to get through the lock at Port Mayaca. Getting through the lock all worked fine.
Well… Then it got interesting… Really interesting…
About one mile east of the lock at Port Mayaca is the RR lift bridge that stops sailboats from using the lake crossing. It’s 49 feet open. And as we were pulling up to it, it closed. Closed, we can’t get through. Oh, crap! That’s not in the plan…
And of course, no phone number posted, and no response on VHF09. Just a closed bridge and utter silence…
After some minutes, I called the Port Mayaca lockmaster, who says “a train must be coming;” but, dead silence; except my wailing. So, I then called the Indiantown RR Bridge to ask why his colleagues closed on me. He reports it’s a different RR company that runs that bridge, and he doesn’t have the number for them. But, he know we’re coming, and he said, “don’t panic yet!” Or was it, “don’t panic; yet!”
So now I’m fumbling around looking for a phone number for the US Sugar RR Bridge (FEC owned) dispatcher. All of a sudden, there were horns sounding, and two guys in hardhat and safety vest came out onto the bridge. They look at me and then at each other and then back at me. Bewilderment all ’round…
And then, a miracle happened…. all of a sudden, the bridge begins to open. There’s no damn train. These bozos just closed the bridge without checking for boat traffic. As we used to say in the city, “Oye veh!”
OK. Now it’s petal to the metal to make Indiantown. Sanctuary arrived at the Indiantown bridge at 11h05… Having tested the engine’s cooling system (success) for that hour…
…To a long line of boats backed up in both directions. So we waited about 15 minutes for the bridge to open. This morning, both the eastbound and westbound draws were open, so traffic made it through smoothly. The bridge is that big, black hulk in the center of the picture…
There was one poor sailboat I felt badly for. We were at the end of the line (literally). In the picture, in the distance to the right of the bozo with the dinghy, you can just about see the sailboat. He’d anchored there for the night, waiting for the opening. When it came time to haul the anchor and move through the bridge, his anchor was foul and he couldn’t get it up. When we went through, he was in his dinghy and his lady was on the bow and they were working hard to get freed up. And of course, the bridge is asking them if they plan to come through. I was focused on the traffic, but Peg tells me they made it… Don’t know if they freed the anchor or abandoned it…
It was an interesting day!
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AND BY THE WAY, the bridge on the St. Lucie River at Stuart – the “Roosevelt Bridge” – used to be “on request.” It was “temporarily restricted” because of high rise bridge repairs, but was supposed to return to “on request” status. Well, folks… The Roosevelt Bridge is now PERMANENTLY restricted during the day. (See Update: Old Roosevelt Bridge Change of Schedule.) What used to be one of the easiest bridge on the east coast has turned nasty. Their opening schedule varies during “commuter” hours, but during the day, every 1/2 hour on the hour and half-hour. Those of you who know that bridge know there is a single leaf RR bascule immediately next to the Roosevelt Bridge. If the RR bridge there closes, you can be hosed, because that would cause you to miss Roosevelt’s next upcoming scheduled opening. Be attentive there, and be sure to have your patience stores fully stocked, especially in the afternoon when there are more trains. It’s a very busy area, right off a marina (Sunset Bay) and mooring field, and a lot of residential surroundings. Patience is not a plentiful commodity amongst the locals in that area.
LETTERS to the mayor of Stuart and the USCG Bridge Division are appropriate. The Okeechobee Waterway conditions there are very difficult, and made worse by those bridge restrictions.
Jim
Monk 36 Hull #132
Comments from Cruisers (3)
- Reply to Greg
Jim – I have not been able, with a little research, to find anything which officially codifies the right of the bridge operator to proceed with a delayed opening "off schedule." If I can find it, I will post the link to it. But we did observe it happen several times (from Sunset Bay marina).
Both bridge operators I spoke with also said that in their experience, if a second train is planned to come through within 15 minutes of the first, then the RR will leave their bridge down. Again, the bridge operators have no way knowing if there is a second train.
I fully agree with you that this continues to be a dangerous situation. Those bridges in Stuart are without question a high-traffic and potentially dangerous area. With reduced openings, the boats pile up on either side of the bridges, waiting for an opening. Once the bridges are open, it is bedlam, since there is no "pecking order": boats enter from both sides simultaneously, and the pinch-point is at the RR bridge, which is extremely narrow. Very few boats yield. I would like to see a procedure where the bridge operator directs the order of passage for the waiting boats: "All westbound boats will go through the bridges first."
Cruise safely.
Best regards
Greg Allard
- Reply to Jim
Hi Greg,
Thanks for the reply. Do you happen to know if that word-of-mouth procedure is actually documented anywhere? It looks like both FDOT and the USCG both had to sign-off on permitting that change to become permanent. I would assume that agreement language was in the approved/adopted change order. I would feel slightly better with that. I have been trapped at that bridge by trains, and although they say that they raise the bridge after a train has gone through, I found from my infinitesimally small sample size that is not always the case. It depends on the discipline of the RR dispatcher, and it may not happen if another train is coming through in short order. Add a fixed schedule at Roosevelt Bridge to that mix, and the lack of communications with the RR company and the Roosevelt bridge, and the result is not good for cruisers OR LOCAL TRAFFIC. I can't imagine how that change got approved. I would think local people would have been in revolt. That's why I question whether there was ever a public comment period.
- Reply to Greg
Jim – Great report – but not so much fun for you in trying to make the reduced schedule at Indiantown. Another example of how the Okeechobee crossing can often have some unpredictable moments.
One comment on the Stuart bridges (adjacent to Sunset Bay Marina). We came through them a couple of times in in March and May, and I spoke to two of the bridge operators of the Old Roosevelt Bridge (which is the one which needs to open.) They said that if the regularly scheduled time for their bridge to open could not occur because the RR bridge was down, as soon as the RR bridge opened, they would proceed with an opening of the Old Roosevelt Bridge for waiting boats, even if it was past the scheduled opening.
The bridge operators stated that they have no idea when the RR bridge will open or close. There is no regular schedule, and they have no communication with the RR about when the trains are due. The only notice they have is some flashing lights and horn which will apparently sound when the RR bridge will soon go down.
Enjoy the rest of your cruise.
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Underwater Tour of Graveyard of the Atlantic: Video
A new video takes a deep dive into the dangers of North Carolina’s Graveyard of the Atlantic and tours the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras Village.
Underwater Tour of Graveyard of the Atlantic: Video
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Container Ship near Bald Head Island entrance to Atlantic coming out of Cape Fear River and the ICW… complements of Oak Island resident Bruce Graham.
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A Call for More Study of Proposed Spaceport near Cumberland Island, GA
Sen. Raphael Warnock sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday asking the agency to slow down and complete a thorough review of a proposed spaceport in Camden County. Spaceport Camden is a proposal to build a rocket launch facility in Camden County, Georgia. See Petition to Stop Camden County Spaceport.
Sen. Raphael Warnock calls for more study of proposed Spaceport near Cumberland Island
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Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter from the City of Gulfport, Fl, May 17, 2021, Boca Ciega Bay
Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, and the City of Gulfport always have a full calendar of events for all ages. The marina and harbor, found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay, are easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.
City of Gulfport, FloridaGateway to the Gulf NewsletterWeek of May 17, 2021
Virtual/Regular Events & Meetings
Gulfport Fresh MarketTuesday, May 18th9 a.m. – 2 p.m.Join us weekly at our open-air fresh market for the region’s freshest produce, arts & crafts from local creators and a fresh array of locally sourced botanicals along the shops and restaurants of scenic Beach Boulevard. With social distancing and safety protocols in place to keep vendors and shoppers safe, the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market offers people an outdoor venue where they can safely shop.For more information or to register to become a vendor, please visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/ gulfport-tuesday-market/ 
Ask a City Councilor Event at the ThirdTuesday Fresh MarketTuesday, May 18th, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Gulfport Welcome Center, 3101 Beach Blvd. S.Gulfport City Council will be hosting an opportunity, every third Tuesday of the month, for residents to get to know their Councilmember, ask questions, and provide comment from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Gulfport Merchant Chamber of Commerce’s Welcome Center, 3101 Beach Boulevard South.For more information, please visit https://mygulfport.us/city-council/ward-1/ or call City of Gulfport Councilmember, Ward 1 Representative, April Thanos at (727) 826-7138.
In Person & Virtual City Council MeetingTuesday, May 18th at 6 p.m.City HallContact: 727-893-1012
Virtual Neighborhood Watch MeetingWednesday’s at 1:30 p.m.Broadcasting “on Facebook” Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Check on updates for your area and learn about recent incidents related to vehicle, residential burglaries, BOLO’s and stolen vehicles.For more information, please contact Mr. Jim Wright Volunteer Coordinator at 727-893-1022 or jwright@mygulfport.us.
Fourth Thursday Mobile Food ProgramThursday, May 27th, 4:30 – 6 p.m.Gulfport Lions ClubFor more information on Feeding Tampa Bayand how you can help, please visit https://www.feedingtampabay.org/ For up-to-date information about the Gulfport, Florida Lions Club, visit their Facebook page at, https://www.facebook.com/Gulfport-Lions-CLub- 217119635155854/ 
Hurricane SeminarThursday, May 27th at 6 p.m.Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.The Atlantic basin hurricane season begins June 1. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) will begin issuing regular Tropical Weather Outlooks on May 15. Get informed to be prepared during the City of Gulfport’s Annual Hurricane Seminar at the Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27. This free, informative seminar is open to the public. Meteorologist Daniel Noah from the National Weather Service will join us via GoToMeeting. For more information, call 893-1118 or email info@mygulfport.us.
Gulfport PrideSaturday, May 29thCelebrate Pride with the City of Gulfport on Saturday, May 29. Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m., with the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band leading the parade to the Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Avenue for the annual Pride Flag Raising at 4 p.m.For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2862633753998266 .
First Friday ArtwalkFriday, June 4th from 5 – 9 p.m.Downtown Waterfront DistrictFirst Friday Art Walk is a juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media to engage our arts loving community in a safe, creative and socially distanced manner. Hosted by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber, all safety protocols are met and exceeded to ensure a safe and entertaining night out for the entire family. Come join us with free live music up and down the street. Follow the flags for artist clusters, displaying paintings, jewelry, glass, mixed media sculpture and more.For more information, please visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/first-friday-art-walk/ 
Gulfport Community Players Presents, Birds of a FeatherA Comedy by Marc AcitoJune 10 – 13 & June 17 – 20Catherine Hickman TheaterFor more information on show times and tickets, please visit http://www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org/ 
Third Saturday IndieFaireSaturday, June 19th from 5 – 9 p.m.Downtown Waterfront DistrictWelcome to Third Saturday IndieFaire! IndieFaire features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport.For more information, please visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/indiefaire/ Community Outreach
The City of Gulfport Historic Casino Ballroom Weekly Dances Reopen Tuesday, June 1stIn accordance with State of Florida Executive Order 21-102 (Suspending All Remaining Local Government Mandates and Restrictions Based on the COVID-19 State of Emergency), Pinellas County Government rescinded the emergency mask ordinance that specifically intended to prohibit dance floor areas within any establishment licensed to serve alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption.The City of Gulfport has determined that a soft opening of the Casino’s weekly dance programs will occur the week of June 1. The City of Gulfport encourages people to wear masks and follow safety protocols that they are comfortable with. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as local health experts, continue to recommend mask wearing as a proven way to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here is the latest information from the CDC on mask wearing, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ preventgetting-sick/cloth- face-cover-guidance.html .For more information on the City of Gulfport Historic Casino Ballroom, please visit https://mygulfport.us/recreation/casino/ or call (727) 893-1070.
The Senior Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Agingis Looking for New MembersThis committee serves as a liaison between Gulfport’s senior community and the City of Gulfport. Appointed by City Council, committee members consider and advise the City on ways to enhance the quality of life for seniors in Gulfport.For more information, contact Rachel Cataldo at (727) 893-1231.
Dog Park Closed for Annual MaintenanceThe City of Gulfport Dog Park is closed this week, May 17th (weather depending) for annual maintenance. During this time, the Parks Department will be re-sodding and will take approximately two weeks.For questions, please contact Parks and Facilities Superintendent, Tim Connor at 727-893-1092.
Casino Dinghy Dock Temporarily ClosedCity of Gulfport, Florida Marina Director, Denis Frain has announced the Gulfport Casino floating dinghy dock in Boca Ciega Bay will be temporarily closed, until further notice. The floating dinghy dock will re-open when the necessary repairs and renovations are completed. Any unauthorized boats at the Casino dock will be towed to a safe location. All boaters are able to dock at the Gulfport Marina for a fee.For more information, please contact the City of Gulfport Municipal Marina at (727) 893-1071 or visit https://mygulfport.us/marina/.
Community Band Needs ‘Direction’The New Horizons Band of Gulfport is seeking a Music Director for its beginning and intermediate concert bands.The New Horizons mission is to give adults an opportunity to play music with others, whether that person is just learning to play a musical instrument, returning to play after a long absence, or an accomplished musician.The ideal candidate will have experience conducting in an educational setting such as a high school and have some familiarity with appropriate repertoire.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:- select music for rehearsals, concerts and purchase
- prepare the band for public performances, via weekly rehearsals
- teach players of varying levels of ability and experience
- provide encouragement and instill confidence
Resumes can be submitted to pub.nhbgulfport@gmail.com.New Horizons was created by Dr. Roy Ernst of the Eastman School of Music 30 years ago and is now an international organization with over 200 bands. For additional information on New Horizons visit newhorizonsmusic.org.
COVID-19 Response & RecommendationsWhere to Get HelpFor information on eviction and foreclosure Assistance, Pinellas CARES financial assistance, food pantry distribution sites, pet care assistance and more , please visit https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/where-to- get-help/ .Contact 211 Tampa Bay Cares by texting your zip code to 898211 or dialing 211 (available 24 hours a day).Pinellas County has also established a dedicated COVID-19 webpage where citizens can find in-depth information on the virus, links to resources and regular updates.COVID-19 testing is available from Community Health Centers of Pinellas and Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. Find testing sites near you at https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/testing/ .For a COVID-19 Vaccine, please register with the Florida Dept. of Health with the CDR Maguire Patient Portal, PatientPortalFL.com,or by phone at (844) 770-8548 and you will be contacted to schedule your appointment as appointments become available. 
Crisis Center of Tampa BayThe Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges. No one in our community has to face crisis alone.Dial 2-1-1 where you will receive FREE, CONFIDENTIAL crisis counseling, along with information and referrals to a crisis center service or to over 3,000 other community resources. Click HERE to view community resources online. We are here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP)The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. The Program allows for the payment to utility companies, the purchase of blankets, portable heaters and fans.For more information, please visit https://poc-inc.org/emergency-home-energy- assistance-program/ 
Pinellas County Mobile Collection Events &Haz-to-Go TruckMobile Collection Events and the Haz-to-Go Truck are convenient ways to safely dispose and recycle chemicals and electronics, such as old computers, TVs, paint, fluorescent bulbs, and fertilizer. These events and collection sites are FREE to Pinellas County residents.Call 464-7500 or Email waste@pinellascounty.org
The Gulfport Public Works Department located at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center (1617 49th St. S.) is an official collection site for rechargeable batteries!Only batteries weighing 11 lbs. or less, and cellphones (with or without their batteries) are accepted. The Call2Recycle program does not accept wet cell batteries.Rechargeable Batteries Accepted:• Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)• Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)• Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)• Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn)• Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb)Batteries NOT Accepted:• Single-use (Alkaline, Lithium etc.)• non-rechargeable batteries• Wet cell Ni-Cd• Wet cell lead acid vehicle batteriesFor questions, please call the Public Works Department at 727-893-1089.
Gulfport Recreation CenterVPK ProgramPre-registrations are currently being accepted for the 2021-2022 VPK Program. VPK is FREE for children who live in Florida and who turn 4 years of age by September 1st. Parents must apply with the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, Inc. and receive a Certificate of Eligibility to attend the program.For more information, please call 893-1068.
Registration paperwork is currently available at the Recreation Center,5730 Shore Blvd. S.For more information or questions, please call 893-1068.
2021 Summer Recreation ProgramGulfport resident registrations began on Thursday, April 1st for the 2021 Summer Program for children who will complete Kindergarten thru age 14. Non-Resident registrations will begin on Monday, May 3rd. Hours of registration are Monday–Friday between 9a.m.–5p.m. The 7-week program (June 14th – July 30th) cost is $495 for residents and $619 for non-residents, which does not include field trips. Summer program hours are from 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. with extended hours available until 6 p.m. for an additional charge. There will be 25 available spots for the discount rate for Gulfport residents in need of assistance. Eligibility requirements for the discount is either a letter from the child’s school verifying the child’s acceptance of free/reduced lunch or a letter verifying the child’s acceptance of assistance from financial aid or a related program.
City of Gulfport Senior Center Telephone Reassurance Program:Keeping you Safe and ConnectedThe City of Gulfport Senior Center’s Telephone Reassurance Program is a free service for Gulfport Residents 50 years of age or older. Volunteers provide daily phone calls to registered members and provide comfort, security, and peace of mind to members and families.Registration is simple and free. If you or someone you know could benefit from this service during this difficult time, please call (727) 893-2237 and register today.
Catch A Ride With GEMSGEMS door-to-door transportation has provided independence & freedom to elderly and disabled residents of Gulfport for over 40 years.Any Gulfport residents 55 & older or residents with a disability can take advantage of GEMS door to door service for a yearly membership of $70 plus $2 per ride.For more information, call 893-2242.
Check out all the Virtual Events the Gulfport Public Library has to offer on their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL .
Gulfport Library is Open with Limited Service5501 28th Ave. S. | 727-893-1074
Gulfport on the Go!Get the City AppThe City App for iOS and Android mobile devices, allows residents to connect more conveniently with City government to report issues and request non-emergency services.For more information, please email info@mygulfport.us or call 727-893-1118.
Do you love Gulfport and wish you could be here all the time? Check out our live streaming cameras to see what you are missing. From beaches and volleyball to dining and special events; Gulfport has it all! After all we are one of the most fun and exciting cities on the Gulf coast!
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Photos from Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, AICW Alternate Route
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center is located adjacent to the Dismal Swamp State Park, offering trails, exhibits and ongoing programs in Camden County, NC. Docks are provided by the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility. Our thanks to Director Sarah Hill for these photos. See also Spring Conditions.
Greetings!
It’s a beautiful spring day at the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center! We couldn’t resist sharing a few images from a Friday afternoon at the swamp, with north & south bound boaters cruising through.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sara
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Sarah Hill
Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome CenterChairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority
2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976
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Fire Aboard Golden Ray, St Simons Sound, GA
The Golden Ray went aground and partially capsized in Georgia’s St. Simons Sound on September 7, 2019. With numerous delays, the wreck of the capsized PCTC has taken more than a year to remove from St. Simons Sound, Georgia. See Engine Room Section.
Fire at the Golden Ray salvage operation (Jeanne Gliebe/Facebook)
Video: Fire Breaks Out Aboard Wrecked Ro/Ro Golden Ray
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GADNR: Climate Conference, August 12-13, Jekyll Island Conference Center
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division is hosting a Climate Conference on August 12-13, 2021 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. The theme for this conference is Minimizing Georgia’s Risk, Maximizing Georgia’s Future.
Brunswick, Ga.
Monday, May 10, 2021
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division is hosting a Climate Conference on August 12-13, 2021 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. The theme for this conference is Minimizing Georgia’s Risk, Maximizing Georgia’s Future.
Speakers and presentations will illustrate the issues surrounding statewide resiliency including Public Health, Agriculture, Research, Mapping/GIS, GIS Tools, Law and Policy, Invasive Species, Local Governments, Communications, Business and Industry, Resiliency and Adaptation, Habitat and Impacted Species, and Energy Resources. This conference will include multiple concurrent topic sessions, a poster session social, networking breaks, and may also provide an opportunity to earn continuing education credits for Planners, Floodplain Managers, and Professional Engineers, as well as continuing law credits for Attorneys.
Persons such as public health officials, researchers, GIS users, lawyers, resource managers, local government officials, outreach specialists, economists, NGOs and from the private sector will benefit from the information exchange and networking opportunities available at this conference.
Registration is open and can be accessed by clicking here. Registration includes all breaks, the poster social, a conference program and swag-bag as well as the Keynote Lunches on August 12 and 13. A discounted rate for students is available (student ID will be required at time of conference check-in)!
A limited amount of hotel rooms are being held for this event. Book your room early and mention you are with the “DNR Climate Conference” to get the room block rate (government ID and tax-exempt forms will be necessary).
Conference details are also available on the Georgia DNR-CRD webpage at
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