Know the Connection, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Printed Materials, Coastal Georgia

- Coastal Resources
Division

- Georgia Department of
Natural Resources

All downloadable files are in PDF format and should be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 or higher version.

Bookmarks
• Coastal Resources Division Bookmarks
Three bookmarks to cut and use
• Peach on the Beach Bookmark
Georgia's Beach Water Monitoring Program
• Sand Dune Bookmark
Explores Georgia's fragile sand dunes and
explains our need to protect them

Brochures
• 2005-06 Georgia Sportfishing Guidelines
Information you need to know to fish in saltwater and freshwater in Georgia. (large file size)
• A Woman's Guide to Eating Seafood in Coastal Georgia - English
(Spanish version - Click Here)
What you should know if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or nursing a child.
• Beach Water Quality FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Georgia's beach water quality.
• Federal Consistency
Does your federally permitted, funded, or direct activity require Federal Consistency with Georgia's Coastal Management Program? Find out here.
• Georgia Coastal Management Program
A brief description of the program.
• Georgia Shellfish Product & Safety Guidelines
Product & Safety Guidelines for shellfish harvesters in Georgia.
• Georgia's Coastal Marshlands Protection
Act
A brief description of the Act.
• Georgia's Offshore Artificial Reefs
Guide to the artificial reef sites off the Georgia coast. Includes Loran and GPS information for each reef.
• Georgia's Saltwater Fishing Regulations
Guide to current creel limits, minimum sizes, and open seasons for species commonly found in Georgia's saltwaters.
• Georgia's Shore Protection Act
A brief description of the Act.
• Glynn County Seafood Advisory Areas
Guidelines to eating seafood in the Glynn County area.
• Guide to Coastal Georgia Fishing
Fishing tips for landing 9 of Georgia's most popular saltwater sportfish species. Includes information about habitat, preferred rigs, preferred bait, and peak seasons.
• Make A Difference
Here's what you can do to help protect Georgia's coastal treasures.
• Sea Turtles of the Southeast
Sea turtles have inhabited the oceans for over 200 million years. Find out about the five species of sea turtles that are found off the coast of Georgia.
• Shellfish Harvest Areas - Camden County
• Shellfish Harvest Areas - Chatham County
• Shellfish Harvest Areas - Glynn County
• Shellfish Harvest Areas - Liberty County
• Shellfish Harvest Areas - McIntosh County
Map of the public recreational shellfish harvesting areas in each County and a listing of program regulations.

Coastal Connections Fact Sheets
• Alligator • Barrier Islands • Beach
• Beachcomber Guide • Boat Ramp Etiquette
• Catch and Release • Currents
• Fishing Methods • Georgia's Barrier Islands
• Manatee • Mud Flats • Oyster Catcher
• Salt Marshes • Sand • Sand Dunes
• Sand Gnat • Sea Grapes • Sea Oats
• Sea Turtles • The Sound • Tides • Waves
• Whelks • Wood Storks

Coloring Sheets
• Earth Day Nature Trail Coloring Sheets
Coloring sheets from the Earth Day Nature Trail
• Peach on the Beach Coloring Sheets
Join in Peachy's "beachy" adventure with these coloring sheets.

Earth Day Nature Trail
• Earth Day Nature Trail Info Packet
Find out how to schedule a visit to the Earth Day Nature Trail.

Georgia Sound Quarterly Newsletter
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Current and past editions available.

Georgia's Barrier Island Poster
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Get your very own copy of the Coastal Georgia Barrier Islands poster today!

Georgia's Wetland Treasures
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A 218 page Georgia wetland teacher resource activity book containing fact sheets, activities, and information guides.

Project Wild Teacher Resource Guide: Introduction to Georgia's Natural History
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This guide seeks to provide a basic introduction to key habitats and wildlife for each physiographic region within Georgia, and provides references for further study and field trip sites.

Green Growth Guidlines
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Save money, protect water quality, wildlife and special habitats, reduce the effects of storms and flooding and just create great places to live and work!

Know The Connection Stickers
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“Know the Connection” vehicle stickers are now available! Get yours today and proudly display it on your vehicle and support Georgia coastal natural resources education. Become a part of the Connection today with your very own sticker!

Myrtle the Turtle
• Myrtle's Coastal Adventures
Join Professor Seamore Crab and Myrtle the Turtle as they explore Georgia’s Coastal World in this 32 page activity booklet. Written for the 5th grade level.

Nautical Charts
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We don't sell them, but look here for a link to find vendors in coastal Georgia.

Sapelo Island
• Georgia's Coastal Treasure
A 200+ page Georgia barrier island teacher resource activity book containing fact sheets, activities, and information guides.

Television Programs
• Georgia Outdoors
Georgia Outdoors is co-produced by Georgia Public Television and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. For information on upcoming episodes visit the GPTV homepage.