UGA Awarded $8.8 Million to Help Farmers Restore Streams and Rivers

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

The University of Georgia is receiving more than $8 million in grant funding to help farmers in the southeastern part of the state.

UGA will receive $8.8 million over three years through the Working Lands for Wildlife’s Southern Waters framework.

The funding will support efforts to restore streams and rivers on agricultural land.

Read more at WGAU.