Glynn County, Coastal Georgia
Healthy Coastal
Neighborhoods
Fostering healthy neighborhoods for all through community-led action that ensures accountability and long-term access to clean environments.
A new federally funded Superfund Research Center has been established to advance environmental health research in Glynn County. The center brings together scientists from Emory University, UGA, and Georgia Tech to study the impacts of toxic contamination and work toward solutions alongside the community.
Stay tuned for more details on research initiatives, community involvement opportunities, and upcoming events.
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Glynn County, Coastal Georgia
Fostering healthy neighborhoods for all through community-led action that ensures accountability and long-term access to clean environments.
Healthy Coastal Neighborhoods is a community-driven coalition working at the intersection of environmental quality and public health in Glynn County, Georgia.
Our coalition brings together community groups, researchers and residents to address the toxic legacy that has impacted coastal Georgia communities for decades. Through rigorous science, community engagement, and education, we're building a path toward accountability and healthier futures.
Scientists from Emory University and the University of Georgia, with guidance from Healthy Coastal Neighborhoods, conducted a human exposure study in Glynn County. The study provides evidence that chemicals associated with local hazardous sites have contributed to exposures in Glynn County residents, and that some residents have exposures far exceeding what is common in the general population.
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Seafood can be a healthy and delicious food option. Making Smart Seafood choices can help you avoid exposure to chemicals and other harmful substances. Find seafood consumption guidelines for Glynn County, watch Smart Seafood videos, and find local recipes.
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A core mission of Healthy Coastal Neighborhoods is that local youth are aware of Glynn County’s toxic legacy, and have the tools they need to make informed choices to help them avoid chemical exposures.
View our resources →Our coalition brings together voices from universities Emory University, Georgia Tech, UGA Marine Extension, local federally qualified health centers, environmental organizations, and the communities most impacted by contamination.
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