- Program Environment
- Program Area Addressing the Freshwater Challenge
- Grant Amount $130,000
- Grant Period July 1, 2004–June 30, 2006
- Location Covington, GA, United States
- Geographic Focus Georgia
About this grant
In response to recent law authorizing state officials to develop a comprehensive, statewide water management plan, the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF) is helping coordinate a network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in the process and working with the public to influence the outcome. The plan’s success will depend on well-informed and fully engaged citizens throughout the state.Multiyear funding will enable GWF to build consensus within the NGO community by hosting and facilitating leadership meetings; expand the number and diversity of NGOs involved in the statewide planning process; maintain communication among the NGOs involved in the process; and educate specific constituencies, especially Georgia’s hunter/angler community.GWF, founded in 1936, works to encourage the intelligent management of life-sustaining resources through cooperative government interaction, community outreach and education.