by Georgia Conservation Voters | May 5, 2020 | Air Quality, Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice, Federal Updates, Land & Wildlife, Water
Since taking office, the Trump administration has set in motion the rollback of nearly 100 environmental safeguards. Make no mistake — no matter what the president says to Congress, the Trump administration is denying climate change, taking us backwards on clean...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Apr 1, 2020 | Environmental Justice, Land & Wildlife
This entry is from GCV’s own Abraham Park answering the question: Why are you a climate voter? We would love to hear from you about why you are a climate voter as well. If you’re interested in sharing, please head here or contact GCV by emailing...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Nov 19, 2018 | Elections, Energy & Climate, Land & Wildlife
The November 6 election welcomed new environmental stewards into the legislature as well as the approval of two state constitutional amendments that will benefit Georgia’s conservation efforts. The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act (Amendment 1), overwhelmingly approved...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Oct 16, 2018 | Air Quality, Elections, Land & Wildlife, Transportation
There are two environmental Constitutional Amendments on the Georgia ballot this year. Georgia Conservation Voters recommends a YES vote on both. Amendment 1 – The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act The amendment will allow a portion of the existing sales tax we...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | May 29, 2018 | Land & Wildlife
Because Georgia relies on annual funding from the legislature, our ability to protect special places is subject to the highs and lows of the economy and the priorities of our Governor in any given year. Even in good economic times, complex, multi-year land acquisition...
