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Sacred Waters: The Okefenokee in Peril

The Okefenokee is under threat from proposed mining near its edge. Learn more about this natural treasure from Okefenokee Protection Alliance (OPA) by watching Sacred Waters: The Okefenokee in Peril.

The Okefenokee Protection Alliance hosted a successful virtual premiere of Sacred Waters: The Okefenokee in Peril. Kudos to filmmaker Mark Albertin for capturing so well the beauty of the Swamp! If you would like to view the premiere and the Panel Discussion after the screening, please follow the following link for the Zoom recording.

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Please write your legislator about HB 1289 which would protect the swamp from this and future mines. 

Learn More About the Okefenokee Here.

Open Letter from the Science Community about Proposed Mining Near the Okefenokee Swamp

Watch a ST&T about the Okefenokee Swamp

Read what a 10 year old had to say about the proposed mine

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