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Some specific examples of conservation programs that are highlighted by Conserve Georgia include the following. Energy: The goal of the Governor’s Energy Challenge is to reduce energy consumption by 15 percent by 2020 in all state facilities. By reducing energy levels to meet the Governor’s goal, Georgia taxpayers could save $12 million ...
The Georgia Land Conservation Program (GLCP) works to permanently protect land and water resources in the U.S. state of Georgia through public/private partnerships. [1] Created in 2005 by former Governor Sonny Perdue through the Georgia Land Conservation Act, [ 2 ] the GLCP provides grants, low-interest loans, and tax credits to achieve ...
The Georgia Conservancy's land conservation program was launched in 2011. The Conservancy believes that land conservation is a key to protecting Georgia's water resources, its plants and animals, and its citizens. The Georgia Conservancy advocates for local, state and federal policies that encourage land conservation.
Grant-funded habitat project dedicated to birds is planned for 11 acres on Blanchard Road.
Georgia has lost thousands of farmers in recent years. ... Part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act’s legislation was allocating $20 billion dollars to conservation programs within the USDA to ...
Georgia Safari Conservation Park, which bills itself as "a new interactive and conservation-minded destination wildlife experience," will open in April 2024 in Madison, according to a press ...
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) is an agency of the U.S. state of Georgia that directs programs that work to conserve and improve Georgia's energy, land and water resources. GEFA provides loans for water, sewer and solid waste infrastructure; manages energy efficiency and renewable energy programs; oversees land conservation ...
The program helps state and local to identify important areas that need immediate attention; The program is based on a “willing seller and willing buyer” concept; When conservation easements are used the land remains privately owned; FLP consists of protection tools such as full-fee purchase, voluntary deed restriction, and agreements [17]