NATURALIST 101 Field Trip: Wassaw Island: Be a Sea Turtle Biologist with The Caretta Research Project Saturday, September 7 • 9 AM - 2:30 PM Be a sea turtle biologist for the day! Dig deeper into the fascinating world of loggerhead sea turtle natural history and conservation as we tag along with the Caretta Research […]
Outreach Volunteer Training Wednesday, October 2 • 2 - 3 PM Due to Hurricane Helene, we have cancelled this event. Please stay tuned for more volunteer training and opportunities—and we hope everyone is safe and well! -------- Every year, our staff attend community events, conferences, and festivals to educate about One Hundred Miles, Georgia's 100-mile coast, […]
NATURALIST 101: The Treasures of Blackbeard Island NWR Thursday, November 14 • 7:00 PM (EST) The National Wildlife Refuge System is an unparalleled network of public lands and waters managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife System. Across Georgia's coast, National Wildlife Refuges provide critical sanctuary for key and endangered species, opportunities for research supporting conservation and […]
NATURALIST 101 Field Trip: Explore Blackbeard Island Sunday, November 17 • 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Georgia's barrier islands are treasures—and while they're resilient, they are also manipulated by our choices. As Georgia's climate and coastline change, our islands are constantly on the move. Join us for a guided, behind-the-scenes excursion to Blackbeard Island National […]
NATURALIST 101: Understanding the Significance of the Wild Heart of Georgia Thursday, December 5 • 7:00 PM (EST) The Okefenokee Swamp is treasured the world over for its unparalleled natural, cultural, and historical significance. With the threat of mining proposals jeopardizing the swamp's ecological integrity, international recognition on the table, and a groundswell of passionate advocates […]
NATURALIST 101 Field Trip: Paddling the Okefenokee Swamp Saturday, December 7 • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM The Okefenokee Swamp is one of the wonders of Georgia—and the world. And there's no better way to experience this wild and mysterious ecosystem than via boat! Join us as we take a family-friendly (13 years old+) canoe […]
Youth Environmental Leadership Alumni Party Tuesday, December 17 • OHM Office (Brunswick) Calling all YELP Alumni! We’re hosting a YELP alumni party on December 17 in our OHM office in Brunswick. Stop by, enjoy food and drinks, and catch up with former YELP-ers and OHM staff. We’ll also share some opportunities with One Hundred Miles and hope […]
Darien OHM Office Open House Tuesday, January 14 @ 3 - 6 PM One Hundred Miles celebrates putting roots down in Darien! Join us for our Open House to celebrate the opening of our Darien office, located at 1026 Blounts Crossing, Suite A. Come mingle with members of our staff, learn more about our work […]
2025 Georgia Legislative Session Preview Tuesday, January 21 @ 7 PM • Zoom Online Georgia's 2025 legislative session starts on January 13, and our advocacy team has been working hard to maximize this pivotable moment at the Capitol. Join OHM for an insider’s look at this all-important time of year, our issues and priorities for […]
Savannah OHM Office Open House Friday, January 31 • 4:30 - 6:30 PM Mark your calendars for our Savannah office Grand Opening! Join us to celebrate the opening of our Savannah office, located at 1702 Bull St. Come mingle with members of our staff, learn more about our work along the coast, and get connected […]
Here you see East Liberty County’s recently adopted land use map. The gray area is Sunbury/Islands Subarea—where most of the industrial rezoning has taken place. Over the last several months, in accordance with this map, many agricultural zones (demarcated in green) have been rezoned into industrial (gray), which immediately abut the residential zones (yellow and orange). The proposed commercial zones (red) are insufficient to provide any sort of adequate buffer for the existing communities, not to mention any that will be built to house the workforce drawn to Liberty as industry grows.
Transition zones are a way to taper land use from “heavy” (think industrial: 24-hour lights, traffic from trucks, noise from machinery and operations) to “medium” before hitting the “light” use (think residential: commuter car traffic, schools, playgrounds). These transition zones can be commercial, containing local businesses and public spaces; character areas, combining the more condensed development of town homes with green spaces; or even conservation areas. They are vital for maintaining community health, safety, and personality, as well as conserving land for native and migratory species.
Adventurous, Creative, Assiduous
I don’t know exactly what it is I want to pursue later in life, but I know I want it to be something that gives me the freedom to travel and explore the world while still making a difference. I want to do something that allows me to be creative and pursue my passions, something more than just a standard desk job.
I’ve participated in South Carolina’s Olympic Development Program for soccer for the past two years.
My favorite place probably has to be Saint Simon’s Island. It’s not just about how beautiful and serene it is, though. I like how being there makes me feel. I like that it makes me feel at peace with myself and lets me escape from the world around me.
I think that major coastal issues to be concerned about primarily surround plastic pollution and the degradation of beaches and coastal lands. There are so many issues that are important and worthwhile, but I feel that plastic pollution is especially important. It threatens wildlife and chemicals leeched can harmfully impact human health, as well.
You are never too small to make a difference. Every movement and every change in history has started with one action, one idea, that was built upon to create change. All contributions, big or small, have the power to make a difference.
Stephanie’s love for the ocean started at a very young age on the beaches of Stone Harbor, New Jersey, searching for and collecting shells with her Nana. This childhood passion never stopped, and she followed her interest in the outdoors by pursuing a degree in Marine Science from American University in Washington, D.C.
After college, Stephanie spent time teaching environmental science in Florida, California, and Georgia. Ultimately settling on the Georgia coast, she worked at Driftwood Education Center on St. Simons Island as the Program Director and later with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources as a Naturalist on Sapelo Island. Stephanie continues to share her love of our coast as a part of the One Hundred Miles education team.
Cumberland Island, where my love for the coast began
Megan Desrosiers is the founding President/CEO of One Hundred Miles, Georgia’s coastal advocacy organization. In an effort to elevate the Georgia coast as a recognized place of historical, cultural, and biological significance, Megan spends her time working in local communities, on regional collaboration projects, and lobbying in Atlanta.
Megan and her team have accomplished a remarkable amount since the organization’s inception ten years ago. One Hundred Miles is responsible for improvements to the Erosion and Sedimentation Act which now requires a 25-foot buffer for all salt marsh, galvanizing statewide opposition to offshore drilling, preventing the US Army Corps of Engineers from dredging during the summer when Georgia’s sea turtles come home to nest, and leading citizens’ efforts to stop Spaceport Camden and repeal harmful zoning on Sapelo Island. Under her leadership, One Hundred Miles has built a network of more than 35,000 advocates who stand ready to respond to bad and promote good ideas that will affect our coast. In six short years, the organization has grown from two employees to 14, an annual budget of $250,000 to more than $1.5 million, and a donor base of six to one of more than 1,200 today.
Before coming to Georgia’s coast, Megan spent ten years at the Coastal Conservation League (CCL) in South Carolina. She was instrumental in efforts to conserve land in the Ashley River Historic Corridor and on Johns Island. She also worked to establish the organization’s first climate and energy and agriculture program agendas.
Megan has worked through the years to help start up organizations form and become sustainable coastal advocacy partners in Georgia and South Carolina. In addition to forming One Hundred Miles, she worked with a team to start GrowFood Carolina, South Carolina’s first local food hub, and collaborated with a group of diverse leaders to initiate Charleston County’s Greenbelt Program. Megan has also served on the founding boards of the South Carolina Outdoor Education Program (SCOEP) and Charleston Moves, a bicycle/pedestrian advocacy organization.
In 2024, Megan was honored with the James S. Dockery, Jr. Southern Environmental Leadership Award from the Southern Environmental Law Center for her excellent and longstanding environmental leadership in the Southeast.
Forsyth Park in downtown Savannah
