Georgia proposes allowing marshes to migrate inland as sea levels rise

State officials are backing a plan to give coastal salt marshes room to expand northward and inland to adapt to rising sea levels, rather than trying to hold them in place with seawalls and other barriers.

First covered Aug 10, 2026 · 1:45 AM PT · 1 article

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7h Grist A new plan to preserve Georgia’s marshes: Give them space to migrate

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thecurrentga.org The grass looks healthy. But most of Georgia's marshes are losing their roots to sea level rise - The Current

gpb.org The grass looks healthy. But most of Georgia's marshes are losing their roots to sea level rise | Georgia Public Broadcasting

pew.org New Plans Would Conserve Salt Marsh to Protect Southeastern Coastal Communities, Military Installations | The Pew Charitable Trusts

Appeared in: 2026-08-10 (#18)

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