Directory

Altamaha Riverkeeper

The Altamaha Riverkeeper is a grassroots organization dedicated to the protection, defense and restoration of Georgia’s biggest river, the Altamaha, including its tributaries the Ocmulgee, Oconee and Ohoopee.

Birds Georgia

Birds Georgia is a member-supported, non-profit organization dedicated to building places where birds and people thrive. We are a thriving, bird-focused organization that combines serious conservation, education, and community engagement with activities that build community and foster the joy of birding.

Camp Jekyll

Camp Jekyll is owned by the Jekyll Island Authority and is operated by Georgia 4-H. Camp Jekyll continues a rich tradition of teaching youth and helping them explore the beauty of Jekyll Island. Camp Jekyll offers education and summer camp programs through Georgia 4-H, and the oceanfront campus is also available to youth groups and camps for private rentals. From environmental education programs to soccer camps and band camps, the 15-acre campus was designed to be kid-friendly and can accommodate groups of varying size and ages.

Caretta Research Project

The Caretta Research Project is a hands on research, conservation and education project that protects loggerhead sea turtles on the Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge.

Center for a Sustainable Coast

The purpose of this organization is to improve the responsible use, protection, and conservation of coastal Georgia’s resources –natural, historic, and economic.

Coastal Conservation Association – Georgia

CCA-GA is the Georgia affiliate of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), a national nonprofit organization, with over 100,000 members. The objective of CCA is to conserve, promote, and enhance the present and future availability of our coastal marine resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public.

Coastal Georgia Audubon

Coastal Georgia Audubon Society is a chapter of National Audubon dedicated to increasing community engagement in coastal bird conservation and environmental stewardship. We come from diverse professional and personal backgrounds relating to birds and the environment. Our members include backyard bird watchers, natural resource professionals, citizen scientists, wildlife biologists, and environmental advocates.

Coastal WildScapes

Coastal WildScapes’ mission is to connect residents to the habitats of coastal Georgia and empower them to be stewards of their natural environment. Coastal WildScapes’ goals are to educate target audiences about native habitats, provide tools to empower ecologically based decision making, and foster a culture that values biodiversity.

College of Coastal Georgia’s Environmental Science Program

The College of Coastal Georgia’s School of Arts and Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science. This degree provides an interdisciplinary framework for understanding, analyzing, and managing our environment. Students can choose to focus on one or more of six concentrations: Natural Science, Environmental Studies, Marine Science, Geology, Chemistry, and/ or Sustainability, Policy, and Management.

Cumberland Island Conservancy

The mission of Cumberland Island Conservancy is to support educational and scientific research on Cumberland Island, Georgia; to provide monetary and physical support for the preservation of Cumberland Island; to work with the National Park Service as co-stewards in preserving this great natural, cultural, and historical resource; and to aid in the dissemination of educational and scientific information regarding Cumberland Island to the National Park Service, the public at large, and the residents of Cumberland Island.

Friends of Sapelo

Founded in 1995,Friends of Sapelo was created as a non-profit organization to support the research, education, and outreach missions of the island. Friends have many opportunities throughout the year to participate in a variety of activities both on and off the Island. Membership is open to anyone that appreciates the importance of preserving this beautiful natural resource.

Friends of the Savannah Coastal Wildlife Refuges

The mission of theFriends of the Savannah Coastal Wildlife Refuges, Inc.isto support and advocate for the seven refuges within the Savannah CoastalRefuges Complex and to promote public understanding of the need to protect and preserve wildlife and wildlife habitat.

Georgia-Alabama Land Trust

Georgia-Alabama Land Trust is now the largest regional land trust in the Southeast, protecting and stewarding over 1,300 properties totaling over 484,000 acres — and we are currently working to preserve additional critical wildlife habitat, primesoils, and other important lands which make the Southeast a special place. In order to fulfill our mission, we also regularly partner with governmental agencies, institutions of higher learning, and other non-profit organizations to steward greenspace andcreate nature preserves, providing the public with areas to hike, bike, recreate, and otherwise experience nature.

Georgia Conservancy

The Georgia Conservancy works to protect Georgia through ecological and economic solutions for stewardship, conservation and sustainable use of the land and its resources.

Georgia Interfaith Power and Light

Our purpose is to inspire and equip people of faith to engage the issues of climate change, environmental injustices, pollution, and resource depletion in pursuit of a society in which every living thing can flourish. We are a collaborative, interfaith organization that exists at the intersection of environment, science, and faith.

Georgia Natural Resources Foundation

The mission of the Georgia Natural Resources Foundation is to support the efforts of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to sustain, enhance, protect and conserve Georgia’s natural, historic and cultural resources for present and future generations, while recognizing the importance of promoting the development of commerce and industry that utilize sound environmental practices.

Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Georgia’s only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility. The Center offers the public a chance to learn about sea turtles and see rehabilitation in action with a host of interactive exhibits and experiences. Year-round indoor and outdoor programs are also available for guests of all ages.

Glynn Environmental Coalition

The Glynn Environmental Coalition was formed in 1990 by concerned citizens wanting to know how our community became so polluted, why we continue to have health-threatening pollution, and how we could develop an action plan to correct the problem. Since our organization’s inception, the Glynn Environmental Coalition has worked diligently to make Glynn County a safe and healthy place to raise our families.

Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

The Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s mission is to support and strengthen awareness of the sanctuary as a unique and vital landmark for Georgia’s coastal community and the nation through education and conservation.

Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor

The mission of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Corridor is to preserve, promote, and protect the unique cultural heritage of the Gullah Geechee people. We are dedicated to fostering understanding, appreciation, and respect for the traditions, language, arts, and history of this vibrant community.

Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we strive to raise awareness about the significant contributions of the Gullah Geechee people to American culture and history. We are committed to empowering Gullah Geechee individuals and communities by providing opportunities for economic development, cultural expression, and environmental stewardship.

The Harambee House

Harambee House, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization in Savannah, Georgia, founded in 1990. We work collectively with the Creator as our guide to help adults and youth find their voice, develop their full potential as leaders, and take collective action as community change agents who operate excellently. The organization has a proven record of being a catalyst and incubator for promoting civic engagement, environmental justice, and social change at a local, regional, national, and international level.

Jekyll Island Foundation

The Jekyll Island Foundation is devoted to raising funds for conservation, preservation, and educational initiatives on and for Jekyll Island.

The Longleaf Alliance

The Longleaf Alliance is a non-profit organization that works throughout the Southeast U.S. to guide longleaf restoration, stewardship, and conservation using science-based outreach, partnership engagement, and on-the-ground assistance.

Manomet Conservation Sciences

Manomet uses science and collaboration to improve the health of flyways, coastal ecosystems, and working lands and seas. Manomet envisions a world where ecosystems and human communities thrive together.

Ocean Exchange

Ocean Exchange is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions for healthy oceans and the sustainable Blue Economy.

Ogeechee Riverkeeper

Ogeechee Riverkeeper works to protect, preserve, and improve the water quality of the Ogeechee River basin, which includes all of the streams flowing out to Ossabaw Sound and St. Catherine’s Sound. The Canoochee River is about 108 miles long and the Ogeechee River itself is approximately 245 miles long. The Ogeechee River system drains more than 5,500 square miles across 21 counties in Georgia.

One Hundred Miles

One Hundred Miles is a coastal nonprofit working to protect Georgia’s coast through advocacy, education,and community engagement. We envision a future where coastal Georgia has thriving communities, protected landscapes, and secure wildlife.

Ossabaw Island Foundation

The non-profit Ossabaw Island Foundation, through a public-private partnership with the State of Georgia, inspires, promotes and manages exceptional educational, cultural and scientific resources that are designed to maximize the experience of Ossabaw Island, while minimizing the impact on the island’s resources.

Sapelo Strong Coalition

Sapelo Strong was born out of need in tragedy, but it thrives on the strength, resilience, and unity of the Sapelo Island community. In response to the devastating October 2024 events at Marsh Landing, we came together to form a coalition of local organizations committed to providing immediate relief and long-term recovery. Our mission is to support the families impacted, preserve the Gullah Geechee culture, and help rebuild our beloved island. Through financial aid, counseling services, and community rebuilding, we are ensuring that Sapelo Island remains strong for generations to come.

Satilla Riverkeeper

The mission of the Satilla Riverkeeper is to protect, restore, and educate about the ecological values and unique beauty of the Satilla River. We work to ensure excellent quality and quantity of water in the Satilla River for all uses. We are the eyes and ears of the watershed and estuary.

Savannah River Clean Water Fund

The Savannah River Clean Water Fund is a visionary bi-state effort to invest in forests today to help ensure clean, affordable water for future generations. It promotes improved forest management practices through landowner outreach, facilitates permanent land protection with partners through land acquisition and conservation easements, and supports science and research related to water quality in the basin.

Savannah Riverkeeper

Savannah Riverkeeper was founded with the mission to protect and restore the 400-mile Savannah River and its 10,577-square-mile watershed through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Founded in 2001, we are part of the global Waterkeeper Alliance, working to ensure swimmable, drinkable, fishable waterways.

Sierra Club, Coastal Group

The Coastal Group is part of theGeorgia Chapter of the Sierra Club. Our Group serves residents in Savannah, GA. We work to protect Georgia’s coastal marshland with legislative, legal, scientific, technical, communications and advocacy techniques.

Southern Environmental Law Center

We are the Southern Environmental Law Center —the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental legal advocacy organization rooted in and focused on the South. As lawyers, policy and issue experts, and community advocates and partners, we take on the toughest challenges to protect our air, water, land, wildlife, and the people who live here. And we win. Transforming our region away from fossil fuel to clean energy, righting environmental injustice, stopping pollution, and protecting nature—When we solve these issues here, we lead the way for others.

Susie King Taylor Women’s Institute and Ecology Center

The Susie King Taylor Women’s Institute and Ecology Center, located and grounded in Midway, coastal Georgia, is devoted to honoring the memory of American Heroine of Freedom, Susannah “Susie” Baker King Taylor, also known as Susie King Taylor.

St. Marys Riverkeeper

The St. Marys Riverkeeper vision is to have a vibrant St. Marys River ecosystem that nurtures communities, sustains biodiversity and fosters sustainable economic development, anchored in pride for the area’s natural beauty. Communities along the Florida-Georgia border, from Oke to Ocean, are united in conserving our waterway today and for future generations, ensuring it remains a leading example of ecological integrity, shared stewardship, and enduring appreciation.

St. Simons Land Trust

The St. Simons Land Trust’s mission is to preserve the island’s natural and scenic character and to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. This includes providing green spaces, trails, pocket parks, and vistas as well as protecting rare ecosystems, maritime forests, shorelines, streams, and large tracts of undeveloped land.

The Environmental Resources Network

T.E.R.N. is a nonprofit, 501 (3)(c) corporation, and is the official “Friends Group” of the Wildlife Conservation Section, part of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. T.E.R.N.’s primary mission is to aid in the financial support of the Wildlife Conservation Section and its vital conservation projects. The Wildlife Conservation Section relies primarily on private funding to carry out its mission.

The Nature Conservancy, Georgia

The Georgia coast encompasses some of the most diverse and productive natural habitats in the world. The Nature Conservancy works with landowners, businesses, and government agencies to develop sustainable solutions to protect this priceless resource. Habitat is enhanced through living shoreline pilots, oyster restoration, maritime restoration, marine mapping, community engagement, and sharing our science.

The Orianne Society

The Orianne Society is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of reptiles, amphibians, and the ecosystems they inhabit.

Tidelands Nature Center

4-H Tidelands Nature Center is located on Jekyll Island and offers coastal ecology programs for the public & school groups, guided kayak tours, canoe rentals, and a live coastal species exhibit gallery. In keeping with Georgia 4-H Environmental Education program objectives, Tidelands strives to develop an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation for the environment, as we connect participants with Georgia’s coastal ecosystems.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Our mission is to cultivate a responsible stewardship of coastal Georgia’s natural resources through education, conservation, and research. We offer year-round programs for island visitors, scouts, and school groups on the beach, in the marsh, on the water, and in our Coastal Galleries.

University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant provides integrated research, education and extension programs that foster the responsible use of Georgia’s coastal resources by individuals, decision-makers and management agencies. Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s mission is to improve the environmental, social and economic health of the Georgia coast through research, education and extension.

Wormsloe Institute for Environmental History
and Center for Research and Education at Wormsloe

The Wormsloe Institute for Environmental History was established in 2007 to promote educational and research initiatives in environmental history and related disciplines at Wormsloe. In 2013, the University of Georgia, recognizing the natural and cultural significance of Wormsloe, partnered with the Wormsloe Foundation to create the Center for Research and Education at Wormsloe (UGA-CREW). Today, the Wormsloe Institute supports research, conservation, and education at UGA-CREW and the surrounding historic site as part of its mission to preserve Wormsloe for the benefit of present and future generations.