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Coastal Georgia is a region rich in history, beauty, mystery and natural wonders. Cultures have mixed here for ages, just as the rivers mix with the sea. With its large tidal ranges, vast salt marshes and picturesque barrier islands, coastal Georgia has drawn people throughout history.
The Coastal Resources Division is the state agency entrusted to manage Georgia's coastal marshes, beaches, waters, and marine fisheries resources for the benefit of present and future generations. The Division's service area extends from the inland reach of the tidal waters to three miles offshore.
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Advisory Lifted for 5th Street Crossover Beach
Commissioner Mark Williams has announced formation of a Finfish Advisory Panel to provide guidance to the Coastal Resources Division (CRD) in matters related to management of saltwater finfish species such as spotted seatrout and red drum. Like the Blue Crab Advisory Panel and Shrimp Advisory Panel, this group will be a subcommittee of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Council.
Officials at the Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources have announced plans for the 2012 commercial food shrimp castnet lottery.
Commissioner Mark Williams has announced that Georgia's food shrimp harvest season will close 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. This closure includes all food shrimp harvesting activities, including commercial trawling, commercial and recreational food shrimp cast netting, and shrimp seining on the beaches. Anglers and commercial bait shrimp dealers can still harvest shrimp for use as bait.
This serves as notification from the Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources of a request from Chatham County, Georgia for a Coastal Marshlands Protection Act (CMPA) Permit under O.C.G.A. 12-5-280 et. seq. for proposed improvements to the Turner Creek public boat ramp and recreational facility located off Johnny Mercer Boulevard on Whitemarsh Island in Chatham County, Georgia.
This serves as notification from the Shore Protection Committee and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources of a request from John G. Alston for a Shore Protection Act Permit under O.C.G.A. 12-5-230 et. seq. to remodel an existing terrace, construct a pool, pool pavilion, decking, and walkways at 107 E. 11th Street, Sea Island, Glynn County, Georgia.
This serves as notification from the Shore Protection Committee and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources of a request from Melissa Oswald for a Shore Protection Act Permit under O.C.G.A. 12-5-230 et. seq. to construct a pool and pool cabana at 2332 Ocean Road, St. Simons Island, Glynn County, Georgia.