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Putting Stock in Biodiversity; Resiliency in Numbers

From the mountains to the coast, Georgia’s fourteen major watersheds abound with biodiversity. Georgia ranks among the top five U.S. states in the number of native species of mussels, fishes, crayfishes, and aquatic snails; though many are experiencing significant declines across their range. From black basses to blacktail shiners, each species is critical to the health of our waterways. Investing in research, management practices, communication, and current and future fisheries professionals is essential to managing our aquatic resources for a sustainable future. Managing our biodiversity is an investment in our resiliency and ensures Georgians will be swimming, fishing, boating, and drinking from healthy systems for years to come.