Over the next 10 years, the North Atlantic Right Whale, the Chattooga River crayfish and the Sicklefin Redhorse fish may get some outsized attention from conservationists.
The aquatic creatures are among more than 1,000 plants, animals and habitats that are being included in Georgia’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan or SWAP.
The proposal, which is updated every 10 years to receive federal funds, safeguards Georgia’s wildlife and biodiversity by creating a wish list of species to shield from harm.
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