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Fishing license gift offers year-long adventures
Every year, around this time, many of us face the same holiday dilemma: What do you give the person who already has everything? Another sweater destined for the back of the closet? A gadget that’ll be outdated by spring? Before you click “buy” on something forgettable, consider a gift that connects your loved one to the very best of Georgia’s outdoors — a recreational fishing license.
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WRD botanist snags CRD honor
For the first time in the history of CRD’s Employee of the Quarter program, the honor has been awarded to a staff member from outside the division.
Former directors share insights at all-hands
On Nov. 18, CRD held a special all-hands staff meeting at the Brunswick-Glynn County Library, bringing together employees from across the division for an afternoon of reflection, learning, and connection.
CRD seeks 2-month Snapper season
CRD on Nov. 10 submitted a federal Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) request that would establish a two-month recreational Red Snapper season in federal waters off Georgia’s coast beginning in 2026.
Shell recycling areas added
As part of the multi-partner We Recycle Shell initiative, CRD has opened two new public oyster shell recycling centers and refurbished an existing site in Savannah.
CoastFest art contest returns with patriotic theme
CRD is excited to announce the theme for the 2026 CoastFest Art Contest: “Stars, Stripes, and Sea Life – Celebrating Our Coast and Country.” CoastFest will return to Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Retired barge enhances reef
CRD’s Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Unit on Oct. 21 deployed a 130-foot retired barge to Artificial Reef A, located approximately seven nautical miles east of Little Cumberland Island in about 40 feet of water.
Woman establishes new record category
CRD has certified a new women’s state saltwater game fish record for Graysby grouper (Cephalopholis cruentata).
April deadline set for redfish plan
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved Addendum II to Amendment 2 of the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Red Drum, bringing major updates to how the species will be managed along the Atlantic coast.
Resiliency conference draws crowd
The Georgia Resiliency Conference was held Oct. 20–21 on Jekyll Island, where CRD brought together scientists, planners, emergency managers, engineers, educators, and local officials to talk about preparing our coast for the changes ahead.
Et Cetera... News Briefs from Across DNR
A few tidbits of happenings in and around the office of the Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
