Okefenokee mining site purchased for $60M. Land buyers credit public advocacyA $60M deal saved Okefenokee from mining, safeguarding 7,764 acres near the Georgia refuge. Conservation efforts ensured this critical environmental win. Jun 24 25June 24, 2025Article at ledger-enquirer.com
Watchdog group joins lawsuit against Phenix City over water contaminationThe river watchdog, Chattahoochee Riverkeepers, sued Phenix City in September at the same time as the AL Dept. of Environment. Judge rules CRK can join the suit. Apr 10 25April 10, 2025Article at ledger-enquirer.com
Chattahoochee Riverkeepers want DOGE to reverse lease terminations at federal offices in GADOGE cuts several federal environmental building headquarter offices in Georgia that affect clean water, forestry, conservation and wildlife. Mar 31 25March 31, 2025Article at ledger-enquirer.com
Conservation and climate lessons from Jimmy Carter and his solar power farm in Plains, GAJimmy Carter’s conservation and environmental work created climate action from the Department of Energy focus on renewables in Georgia. Dec 31 24December 31, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
Could US Fish & Wildlife buy land around Georgia’s Okefenokee, halting nearby mine?Twin Pines mining project at Georgia’s Okefenokee swamp could harm water & ecosystem, US Fish & Wildlife says. Agency seeks to expand refuge boundary. Dec 20 24December 20, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
‘Time for Phenix City to step up.’ City sued twice over wastewater in Chattahoochee RiverPhenix City is facing two lawsuits, one from the state of Alabama, over allegedly violating the Clean Water Act. Sep 19 24September 19, 2024Article at gpb.org
Missing the rain? Why Columbus has been abnormally dry since June, when it will endMuscogee County, Georgia residents have been under drought from lack of rain and humidity. Debby made conditions better for some. Aug 27 24August 27, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
The Columbus Riverwalk is flooding more. How often is the city’s icon underwater?More frequent and longer lasting flood events from the Chattahoochee River in Columbus are causing damages to the economy and the Riverwalk Jun 24 24June 24, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
Columbus saw 3 times more rain, hotter temperatures in May. What it means for residentsMuscogee County record rainfall was 3 times higher than normal in May weather forecasts. Hotter temps from climate change mean more rain, heat Jun 04 24June 04, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
Dozens of trees felled at Golden Park for Columbus’ baseball renovation. What’s next?Dozens of pine & oak trees were removed in Golden Park renovation in Columbus, GA. New trees will be planted, but ecosystem lost services. May 08 24May 08, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
Columbus reveals tree plan for Golden Park redevelopment days before land disturbance beganAfter weeks of asking for tree plan, Trees Columbus says city meets local tree ordinance for the Golden Park project with tree density units. May 01 24May 01, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
These native plants in Georgia are threatened by climate change. What are they?650 GA plant & tree species are listed as special concern, threatened by climate change. Native plant experts explain how to combat it. Mar 20 24March 20, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
The Radius Recycling metal scrapyard explosion & fire was an accident waiting to happenThe metal scrapyard fire in Muscogee County that caused an explosion was caused by mixed metals that were smoldering for 10 months. Feb 26 24February 26, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
Georgians can now weigh in on Twin Pines’ mining efforts & Okefenokee. Here’s howTwin Pines LLC’s mining permit for the Okefenokee swamp is open for public review & comment. Here’s how Georgians can weigh in. Feb 12 24February 12, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
Good fire days are shrinking in Georgia. What it means for wildfires and smoke pollutionThe number of days that Georgia can now perform “prescribed burning” is shrinking as a result of climate change, adding to the already delicate balance of the fire prevention action. Feb 12 24February 12, 2024Article at gpb.org
Video: Learn more about prescribed burns in GeorgiaThe number of days that Georgia can now perform “prescribed burning” is shrinking as a result of climate change, adding to the already delicate balance of the fire prevention action. While burning across private and public lands helps ecosystem health and reduces the risk of wildfires, it also pollutes the smoke that contains particulate matter harmful to human health. Until recently, federal and state resource managers, and private land managers utilized a wider window to burn and manage the Feb 08 24February 08, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
GA’s West Point Lake had a record-level amount of algae in 2023. It poses multiple threatsHarmful algae are increasing in the summer at West Point Lake from warmer weather, sewage, nutrient runoff from Atlanta and agriculture Feb 01 24February 01, 2024Article at ledger-enquirer.com
Columbus Water Works is working to remove toxic chemicals detected in drinking waterThe toxic chemicals are detected in trace amount in Muscogee County’s drinking water, and companies across Georgia are working to remove them. Nov 02 23November 02, 2023Article at ledger-enquirer.com
Did the Columbus scrapyard explosion threaten public health, environment? Here’s what we knowOfficials are investigating the cause of an explosion in Radius Recycling metal scrapyard. in GA Here’s how it impacted the environment. Oct 02 23October 02, 2023Article at ledger-enquirer.com