the satilla initiative
The Satilla Initiative is a service learning course that
provides a structured and supportive format for students to apply policy,
design and ecological principles learned in the classroom to the real
world of people and policy.
Mission Statement
To help protect the ecological integrity of the Satilla
River Basin by working with stakeholders to reduce the impact of human
activities on water quality and biodiversity.
Philosophy and History
The Satilla Initiative matches graduate students
from the University of Georgia with community stakeholders facing specific
environmental challenges. Students from law, ecology, environmental design,
wildlife ecology, scientific illustration and agricultural engineering
may participate in the course. Water quality and the protection and restoration
of aquatic species through the best available science, design and policy
concepts are key goals for this hands-on program. The course presents
a holistic approach to land use planning from the perspectives of our
interdisciplinary faculty and guest lecturers.
Goals
- Provide an educational environment where students can
apply skills learned in the traditional classroom to pressing community
concerns and problems;
- Provide an opportunity for students and faculty to work
with other disciplines in integrated environmental decision-making and
problem-solving, thus improving their ability to understand, communicate
with, and influence other disciplines;
- Increase awareness of the importance of addressing environmental
issues proactively within the university community and the broader community;
- Respond to community concerns and problems in the Satilla
River Basin;
- Build capacity for service learning at the University
of Georgia.
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