Conserve Georgia
Now through February 4, 2010, Georgians can register to win a free three-day, two-night stay at one of Georgia’s five State Park Lodges through Conserve Georgia, Georgia State Parks and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Registration is free and available through the Conserve Georgia Web site at www.ConserveGeorgia.org. The Web site is a portal to dozens of state and public/private conservation initiatives that help to make the air, land, water, energy and wildlife resources in Georgia more sustainable.
“Perhaps the best way to spur an interest in conservation is to help people develop an appreciation for the beauty and fragility of our natural resources. Spending a few days at a Georgia State Park Lodge is a fantastic way to experience Georgia’s natural beauty and create closer bonds with nature and their family and friends,” said Chris Clark, Chair of the Conserve Georgia Council and Commissioner of Natural Resources.
One winner will be chosen on February 5, 2010 for a three-day, two-night stay at their choice of Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge, Dawsonville, Ga.; Red Top Mountain State Park & Lodge in Cartersville, Ga.; Unicoi State Park & Lodge in Helen, Ga.; George T. Bagby State Park & Lodge in Fort Gaines, Ga.; or Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge in McRae, Ga. Entries are limited to one per person during the entry period. The prize consists of one room, subject to availability. The winner will forfeit the prize if it is not redeemed on or before May 25, 2010.
About Conserve Georgia
ConserveGeorgia.org is a user-driven Web site that allows each visitor to select the kind of content they want to see based on their interest as an individual, business, educator, agribusiness or local government entity and features 3-D scenes of Georgia’s varied natural environment: urban life, rural Georgia, the north Georgia mountains and coastal Georgia.
Conserve Georgia partner agencies include the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA), the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the University System of Georgia (USG), the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC), the Department of Education (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Agriculture (DOA).
A Culture of Conservation
The Conserve Georgia program was developed to foster a culture of conservation throughout the state of Georgia. Nearly a dozen state agencies and authorities are working together with businesses, civic leaders, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and residents to make Georgia’s air, land, water, energy and wildlife resources more sustainable now and for generations to come. The program’s Web site – www.ConserveGeorgia.org – serves as a portal to help Georgians find information on a wide range of conservation resources and programs.
Georgia State Park Lodges
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources operates five state lodge parks across Georgia with meeting and banquet facilities, which are perfect for family reunions, retreats, birthday parties, weddings and weekend getaways. The Georgia State Park Lodges feature hotel-style, comfortable accommodations with affordable rates year-round. And, the Georgia State Parks offer such diverse recreational activities as watersports, golf, fishing, hiking and nature trails.
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Contact:
Matt O’Connor, McRae, 404.917.0675 or moconnor@mcrae.com
Stephanie Milo, McRae, 404.917.0682 or smilo@mcrae.com
Sarah Dearman, Conserve Georgia, 404.463.2092 or sarah.dearman@dnr.state.ga.us
