In this episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos welcomes Megan Desrosiers, the founding president and CEO of One Hundred Miles a coastal conservation organization dedicated to protecting Georgia's coastline through advocacy, education, and community engagement.
Megan discusses the organization's journey from its inception in 2013 with just two employees to becoming the leading advocacy group for the Georgia coast. Key topics include the success stories of legislative and community-driven conservation efforts, such as the protection of the Okefenokee Swamp and the halt of Spaceport Camden.
Megan sheds light on the challenges and strategies of grassroots mobilization and highlights the importance of community involvement in environmental protection. She also touches on environmental justice issues and the impact of local communities on conservation activities. Megan concludes by encouraging listeners to engage in local government and conservation efforts, emphasizing the power of voting and community participation.
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00:00 Welcome to Tybee Island Marine Science Center
00:29 Introducing Megan Desrosiers and One Hundred Miles
01:24 Founding and Growth of One Hundred Miles
04:09 Advocacy and Legislative Successes
13:53 The Fight Against Spaceport Camden
22:25 Environmental Justice and Community Involvement
28:11 Personal Background and Passion for Conservation
31:43 Recreation and Conservation on the Georgia Coast
33:18 Get Involved: How You Can Help
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