“For generations, Georgians have enjoyed all that the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has to offer as a valued natural treasure…An important part of our state’s heritage and economy, this is a fitting recognition for the Okefenokee that will further strengthen rural communities that surround it.” — Governor Brian Kemp

In Episode 366 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Okefenokee Swamp becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Oregon Initiative Petition 28 failing to make the November ballot. Tune in!

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SHOW NOTES

⁠Video: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO Control⁠

⁠Dear UNESCO: Hands Off Okefenokee Swamp⁠

⁠AP: The Okefenokee is about to be honored, but some locals aren’t celebrating⁠

⁠UNESCO WHS 2026 Committee⁠

⁠UNESCO Okefenokee Announcement⁠

⁠Okefenokee Swamp Elevated to UNESCO World Heritage Site⁠

⁠Oregon ballot measure that would have criminalized hunting and fishing fails to qualify for vote

Photo Credit: Gabriella Hoffman