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Air Issues
Online Resources: Air Issues
Coastal Georgia Land Conservation Initiative
The Coastal Georgia Land Conservation Initiative is a partnership of Association County Commissioners of Georgia, Georgia Conservancy, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that aims to preserve critical coastal lands and promote sustainable growth and development in the state’s fast-gro
Considerations for Rate Increase for Wildfire Protection
The passage of HB 1055 included an increase in the rate paid by counties to the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC).
Curbside Acceleration Recycling Program
The goal of this program is to assist in increasing the recovery of recyclables here in Georgia.
Energy Issues
Online Resource: Energy Issues
Forestland Protection Act Reimbursement
No funding allocated in Governor's budget proposal. ACCG urges legislators to include the estimated $10 million owed to counties.
Implementation Information for Senate Bill 157
ACCG has developed a detailed overview and model resolution to assist counties in implementing Senate Bill 157, which enables counties and cities to adopt local solid waste management plans via local ordinance rather than going through the 5 and 10-year updating requirements set by the Department of Community Affairs.
Land Issues
Online Resources: Land Issues
Links: Environmental and Other Groups
Wondering what some of the environmental groups and other organizations think about environmental issues?
Video: Forestland Protection Act Video
Forestland Protection Act Video        

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