About the Center

Where environmental stewardship and public interest stay at the center of every decision.

Founded in 1997, the Center for a Sustainable Coast brings together environmental professionals and concerned citizens to protect Coastal Georgia's natural, historic, and economic resources.

Coastal marsh along the Georgia coast

The Center's Mission

The Center for a Sustainable Coast was formed in 1997 by a group of public-spirited environmental professionals and concerned citizens.

The purpose of our non-profit membership organization is to improve the responsible use, protection, and conservation of coastal Georgia's resources - natural, historic, and economic.

We envision a region where the environmental interests of all existing and future Georgians are properly represented in decisions that affect them.

The Center believes that the public deserves the best possible protection of our environmental interests and quality of life, while enjoying responsible use of this region's diverse natural resources.

Who We Are

Leadership, advisors, and staff
Board Members
  • Alan Bailey, President [Savannah]
  • Dorset Hurley, Vice President [McIntosh County]
  • Constance Riggins, Secretary/Treasurer [Richmond Hill]
  • Jim Reichard [Statesboro]
  • Steve Willis [Savannah]
Advisors
  • Joe Binns [Atlanta]
  • Hal Wright [Athens]
  • Ron Kneib, PhD [formerly McIntosh County]
  • Carolyn Henry Rader [Atlanta]
  • Peggy Riggins [Jesup]
  • John C. Train [St. Marys]
Staff
  • David Kyler, Director & Co-Founder [St. Simons Island]
Collaborating Organizations & Key Information Sources
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