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Going Green Georgia

WHERE YOU LIVE

Find out what you need to know about your local county government's "green" efforts and policies. From recycling to composting, open burning bans to water and irrigation, you'll find a comprehensive list of links to the governmental agencies where you live.

You'll find links in this section to organizations which promote and enhance waste reduction and recycling programs in the state of Georgia.

STATE GOVERNMENT

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Georgia Energy and environmental innovation
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority Division of Energy Resources
Georgia Forestry Commission
Georgia DNR - Home Page
Environmental Protection Division
Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources - Coastal Resources Division
Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources - Historic Preservation Division
Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources - State Parks & Historic Sites Division
Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources - Pollution Prevention Assistance Division
Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources - Wildlife Resources Division
Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Pollution Prevention Assistance Division

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Environmental Protection Agency
National Parks Service
Conservation Connection | Georgia NRCS
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Georgia Offices
U.S. Forest Service

GOING GREEN GEORGIA EXPERTS

Kevin Green
Executive Director of The Clean Air Campaign

The Clean Air Campaign is a not-for-profit organization that motivates Georgians to take action to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion. The Clean Air Campaign focuses on both congestion and air quality because they are linked -- vehicle emissions are a major contributor to smog formation. Formed in 1996 by government, business, civic, health, environmental and educational organizations, The Clean Air Campaign is one of 10 organizations in the region implementing strategies that improve mobility, also known as transportation demand management (TDM).

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Hybrid Cars
Carbon Calculator

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