Applicants sought for three seats on Coastal Advisory Council

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified applicants to serve on a committee that advises CRD's Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP).

The Coastal Advisory Council provides input and advice to GCMP staff in the development of programs and projects to guide the conservation and management of natural, cultural, and historic resources within the coastal area. The Council also provides insight into setting the annual Coastal Incentive Grant theme, which has provided more than $25 million in grant funds to nearly 450 projects during the past 25 years.

Current vacancies include:

• 1 Local Government (county commission or city council, staff or designee, appointed by the local government it represents). Applicants must submit a letter of support from the local government they represent in order to be qualified.
• 1 Scientific Research Organization
• 1 Non-governmental environmental organization

The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2025. Anyone with questions can contact Jan Mackinnon at [email protected] or 912-264-7218.

Click here to apply online. If you prefer a paper application, contact using the email address above.

About the Coastal Resources Division

The mission of the Coastal Resources Division is to balance coastal development and protection of the coast's natural assets, socio-cultural heritage and recreational resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

Media Contact

Tyler Jones
Public Information Officer
Coastal Resources Division
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
[email protected]
(912) 264-7218