Join us in exploring how collaboration and training empower our efforts toward sustainable environmental practices. Together, we can make a difference for our ecosystems and communities.
The Collaboration & Training Program (CTP) connects Georgia’s coastal communities with science that supports smart decision-making. We share the latest research, provide hands-on training, and ensure local voices guide the studies that shape the future of our coast.
The CTP works in all 11 counties with local municipalities, commissions, and authorities to help train local government staff on key issues that impact our coastal region.
Sapelo Island NERR is a Georgia Real Estate Commission Certified Real Estate Training School.* Real estate courses are held upon request for real estate teams and associations. Please contact the CTP Staff to schedule a course or check out our calendar for any upcoming trainings.
The Coastal Ga Green Communities Program is an eco-certification program for Coastal Georgia Homeowner or Propertyowner Associations. By enrolling in the program, your HOA board or Management Company will allow your neighborhood to be offered free, on-site expert consultations and customized solutions to help your neighborhood tackle common challenges such as:
Through this program, we also offer a wide variety of community outreach efforts including neighborhood wildlife socials, lectures series, and community demonstrations!
The CTP provides several different trainings for public works, landscaping professionals, and those interested in learning more about nature based solutions. We have the following specific trainings offered throughout the year, but can always arrange for a training by request.
Also, the CTP hosts a variety of regularly scheduled trainings including the following in partnership with various other organizations (with Continued Education credits):
Effective science communication fosters relationships and builds trust, inspiring community support and even attracting new ideas and collaborations for ongoing research. This exchange of knowledge is crucial for addressing coastal challenges and ensuring that scientific discoveries lead to meaningful actions that benefit both the environment and the people of Coastal Georgia.
Our program provides technical assistance to get your community or organization moving toward your goals and help science inform coastal action. Assistance can include:
Stakeholder Engagement
Meeting Facilitation
Grant-Writing Assistance
Coordination of Strategic
Planning Processes
Publications Design
And much more!
Bringing together communities and researchers to build better science.
