Could titanium dioxide mining impact the Okefenokee Swamp? Here’s what we’ve learned The Okefenokee Swamp is considered one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, but it could be threatened by a mine that a company wants to build less than 3 miles from the wildlife refuge. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
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Could titanium dioxide mining impact the Okefenokee Swamp? Here’s what we’ve learned
The Okefenokee Swamp is considered one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, but it could be threatened by a mine that a company wants to build less than three miles from the wildlife refuge. Channel 2′s Bryan Mims was able to boat into and fly over the federally protected refuge. It is located […]
Company seeking to mine near Okefenokee will pay $20K to settle environmental violation claims
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The company seeking permits to mine minerals near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge has agreed to pay a $20,000 fine to Georgia environmental regulators, who say the company violated state laws while collecting soil samples for its permit application. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s assessment […]
Registration for Okefenokee paddling excursion opens Thursday
Dec. 27—Georgia River Network has announced the 2024 dates for its guided paddling trips, which include two local trips. Local trips will be on the Satilla River and another on the St. Marys River, which will include an optional excursion into the Okefenokee Swamp. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to […]