A bill that seeks to streamline private claims on Georgia coastal marshland cleared its first hurdle Tuesday when it squeaked out of the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 6-5.. Georgia boasts ...

The fate of "approximately 1,000 acres of coastal marshland worth "well over $100 million," was up before consideration by the Court of Appeals on Tuesday, as the intermediate court was asked to ...

Bill to streamline private claims on Georgia’s coastal marsh stalls The bill’s sponsor said he will seek changes that may improve its chances. It has been opposed by environmental groups.

Coastal Georgia lawmakers are backing legislation that would make it easier for owners of marshland property under grants that date back to the 1700s to permanently establish that ownership.

Legislation that would make it easier for owners of marshland property in Georgia under grants that date back to the 1700s to establish that ownership narrowly cleared a state House committee Tuesday.

The Georgia House Judiciary Committee voted to approve a bill that would make it easier to prove private ownership of coastal marshlands on Jan. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File) ...

The Coastal Marshland Protection Act of 1970, on the other hand, defines “marshlands” as “any marshland intertidal area, mud flat, tidal water bottom, or salt marsh in the State of Georgia ...

SAN DIEGO — The revised and more aggressive climate action plan San Diego adopted this month commits officials to creating 700 acres of marshland across the city, more than triple the 220 acres ...

Marshland surrounding a beloved CT state park is drowning. ... “DEEP has been working to enhance coastal marsh habitat for species such as alewife, saltmarsh sparrow and a variety of waterfowl.