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Georgia is offering a helping hand to projects that help people experience the animals, plants and natural habitats emphasized in Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan. Grant proposals can include facilities, improvements and other initiatives that provide opportunities for the public to observe nongame animals, plants and natural habitats. Notification of awards will be made by Feb. 22, 2021. Grants at a Glance • Project proposals should provide public opportunities to observe native wildlife and natural habitats, with an emphasis on species considered conservation priorities in Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan (georgiawildlife.com/WildlifeActionPlan). • Deadline to apply: Jan. 8, 2021 • Grants are limited to $3,000 each. Funding is provided through Georgia’s Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund. • For details, including how to apply, visit: georgiawildlife.com/ WildlifeViewingGrants
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This painting of a painted bunting was selected for the Pre-K - 2nd grade division. Painting by Jayden Lee, 2nd Grade
Grant-supported binoculars, platform and signage at Tidelands Nature Center on Jekyll Island. Photo provided by Georgia 4-H Foundation
Recovering Americas Wildlife Act
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) will use their funds to recover and sustain healthy fish and wildlife populations. These funds will accelerate the recovery of the more than 12,000 species of greatest conservation need across the country by implementing the strategies identified in each state’s congressionally mandated State Wildlife Action Plan. The RAWA online story provides a map that allows you to click on any state and see current, ongoing conservation work being done. In Georgia programs include Sea turtle hatchlings. the loggerhead sea turtle nest Photo provided by Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. protection program and the Georgia Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network. To view the story map, learn more about RAWA and how it's used, visit bit.ly/wildlife_act. 20
Southern Tides Magazine
November 2020
