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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
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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. Sea turtle hatchlings. Photo provided by Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. In Georgia programs include the loggerhead sea turtle nest 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.
Boat Handling for First Responders
Every public safety department is familiar with EVOC – the Emergency Vehicles Operators Course that teaches first responders the necessary skills to operate an emergency vehicle safely. But what happens when the vehicle is a boat? Operating a recreational vessel on a swiftmoving river or stormy lake requires boat handling skills not taught in a classroom.
In partnership with the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), TowBoatUS Lake Allatoona, a 24-hour on water towing and assistance service based in Cartersville, Ga., recently hosted a threeday “Essentials of Close Quarters and Open Water Boat Control” on-water instructor certification course for local first responders. The course was one of many offered across the country each year by local partners and NSBC, a national public private coalition that provides safe boating educational resources, outreach programming, and training opportunities.
All NSBC courses include certified instructors who train boat operators in close quarters maneuvers such as docking and fueling sites, then progress TowBoatUS Captain and NSBC-certified instructor to advanced open water maneuvers, Capt. Chris Day (right) teaches on-water boat increasing handling skills and confidence. handling skills to a group of first responders. Training vessels are provided and course Photo provided by BoatUS pricing varies by location. Course content conforms to the American National Standard for on-water skills as verified through an independent third-party assessment process. To find out more about any of the NSBC’s training courses visit safeboatingcouncil.org.
After School at the Aquarium
The UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant have been offering virtual events called After School at the Aquarium. Marine educators at the UGA Aquarium will host virtual after-school programs designed to inspire wonder and curiosity about the Georgia coast by featuring various activities and animals. These After School at the Aquarium programs will include a mix of art, nature journaling, science demonstrations and virtual animal encounters that provide exciting learning experiences for participants. Children of all ages are welcome, but activities are designed for children ages 6-12 with an accompanying adult.
There are no programs scheduled for December but visit the website because there will be more coming in January! You can find out more about the programs and stay updated on their upcoming events at gacoast.uga.edu/uga-aquarium/public-programs/.
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