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Stephen C. Foster State Park Officially Renamed Okefenokee State Park
ATLANTA, GA

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Parks Division announced that Stephen C. Foster State Park will officially be renamed Okefenokee State Park, effective September 1, 2026. Located within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, the state park serves as the Western Entrance to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and provides visitors with opportunities to experience North America’s largest blackwater swamp.

St. Simons Island Angler Sets New Georgia State Record for Almaco Jack

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD) has certified a new state saltwater game fish record for Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana).
 

Georgia DNR’s Statewide Water Safety Initiative Receives Major Boost from Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
ATLANTA, GA

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to announce the revitalization of SPLASH, Georgia’s statewide water safety initiative focused on reducing water-related injuries and fatalities through education, prevention, partnerships, and public outreach. The revitalized SPLASH initiative aims to reestablish the program as a coordinated, statewide, partnership-driven effort dedicated to promoting water safety awareness and saving lives across Georgia.

 

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