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Red-bellied Watersnake
By: Ashlyn Halseth As their name suggests, the red-bellied watersnake or Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster is a non-venomous snake, found in Georgia, that lives close to water! They are known for their distinctive keeled scales, that make them appear dull and raised...
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Great Blue Heron – Not Always Blue!
By: Ashlyn Halseth The Great Blue Heron’s (Ardea herodias) name is quite fitting for its outward appearance. This bird, which shares a taxonomic family with other herons, egrets, and bitterns, is a large bird, with an average length of 38-54 inches, which is 5 times...
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The Great American Outdoors Act is a Victory for Georgia
Landmark Legislation Protects Public Lands and Expands Recreation Opportunities for Decades to Come Covington, GA - The Great American Outdoors Act, which was officially signed into law at a White House ceremony, is the most significant conservation legislation in a...
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American Beaver – Strong Teeth & Even Stronger Homes
By: Ashlyn Halseth Reaching up to 60 pounds, the American beaver (Castor canadensis) is North America’s largest rodent. Accounting for a lot of their weight is their disproportionally large skull and teeth. These features are crucial for the beaver’s very specialized...
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Georgia Water Coalition – A Statewide Effort to Protect and Conserve Georgia’s Water Resources
By Gina Rogers, Director of Operations, Georgia Wildlife Federation Did you know that the Georgia Wildlife Federation helped to organize and start the Georgia Water Coalition almost 20 years ago? The Water Coalition began with four organizations and now has over 270...
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The Great American Outdoors Act- Helping the Land, Wildlife, People, & Economy
The Great American Outdoors Act was just passed by both the Senate and the US House of Representatives, with the main goal of stabilizing funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, also known as the LWCF. In 2019, Congress and the Administration approved...
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Hummingbird Moth- The Daytime Moth
By: Ashlyn Halseth Beating their wings up to 70 beats per second and consuming nectar all day, it is no shock that the Hummingbird Moth is commonly mistaken for being a part of the avian group, Hummingbirds. Hummingbird Moths are in the family Sphingidae, which...
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Georgia Wildlife Federation Cancels 2020 Buckarama Amid Covid Concerns
Covington, GA – In response to an increase in COVID-19 activity in Georgia and realizing that a safe, healthy environment cannot be provided for patrons, Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF) announces the 2020 Buckarama scheduled for August at the Georgia National...
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Shoal Bass to be Designated as Official Georgia State Riverine Sport Fish
By Gina Rogers, Director of Operations, Georgia Water Coalition Have you ever caught a Shoalie? They are some kind of fun to catch – they strike hard, jump high, and put up a great fight. Shoal bass are...
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Gopher Tortoise – Building a House for 360+ Species
By: Ashlyn Halseth Being the only native tortoise in the entire southeast, it is no shock that the Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is known for playing a big role in their ecosystem. In fact, their presence within their native range is so crucial, that they...
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Pigmy Rattlesnake- The Little Ground Rattler
By: Ashlyn Halseth Pigmy rattlesnakes (Sistrurus miliarius) are found all over the Southeastern United States. Known for their mid-dorsal spots that range from black to reddish-brown, this snake is one of the six venomous snakes native to Georgia (eight if you include...
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Major Win for Conservation in U.S. Senate with Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act
The Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) passed the U.S. Senate this week with a strong bipartisan vote of 73-25. The Act will provide full, permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Funded through oil and gas revenues from the Outer...
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