Environmental

The Environmental Management Branch, 78 CEG/CEIE, is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws and stewardship of natural and cultural resources. Through effective pollution prevention strategies and a robust Qualified Recycling Program, the Environmental Branch manages depot level hazardous materials and hazardous waste, a Title V air quality program, water quality including 3 NPEDES permits, tanks and several state listed rare plant species, NR-eligible archaeology sites and coordinates with 13 affiliated tribes.

Mission
The Natural Resources program helps the military’s mission by managing natural areas for training, protecting threatened and endangered species, and providing outdoor recreational opportunities.
Lakes
There are three lakes that provide over 38 acres of outdoor recreation activities on base – Scout, Luna, and Duck Lakes. All lakes are open to fishing and stocked with bass, bream, catfish, and carp. The lakes cannot have boats with gas engines in order to protect water quality.

People interested in fishing on base must have a Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fishing license and a base permit. Additional fishing regulations can be found here, along with purchasing a base permit, https://robinsafb.recaccess.com/#/fishing-information.
Nature trails
Wiregrass trail is an unpaved trail that runs less than half a mile through the longleaf pine-wire grass forest on the south end of base.

Treefrog trail is an unpaved half a mile loop that laps around the tupelo swamp forest near Luna Lodge.
Common wildlife
- Alligators
  State (Ga. Code Ann., § 27-3-170) and Federal (50 CFR 17.42) law prohibits feeding, killing, harassing, or possessing alligators. Handling even small alligators is illegal and can result in injury.
  
  Please beware of alligators. Feeding them or slapping the water with large objects, such as a stick, boat paddle, etc., could draw the gator towards you and lead to aggressive behavior.
- Snakes
  Georgia has 6 venomous snakes and Robins has 3 of those venomous snakes – timber rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and copperheads.
  
  If you see a snake, leave it alone. Snakes usually don't want anything to do with people and usually bite if provoked. Do not put your hands where you cannot see. Snakes like to hide in tall grass, weeds, and under logs.
- Bobcats
  Bobcats are the most common wild cat in North America, and they can be found all over Georgia. Although they are common, they typically avoid humans and development. However, they occasionally cause nuisance issues. If you encounter a bobcat, slowly back away giving it space, keep a far distance, and if necessary, make yourself appear larger and make loud noises to scare it away.
- Deer
  If you see deer and it is safe to do so, honk your horn and flash your lights. If there is no oncoming traffic, use your high beams. The higher the light, the most likely you are to see them. Most deer collisions happen from sunset to midnight, and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise. Do not touch or pick up fawn.
- Turtles, raccoons & opossums
  Please be mindful of turtles, raccoons, and opossums, as they are commonly found on base and crossing the road.
Threatened & endangered species
The Natural Resources program is focused on conserving threatened and endangered species as they are an asset to biodiversity and human health on Robins AFB. Additionally, threatened and endangered species are protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Violation of the Act may result in a fine and potential jail time.

Robins has three threatened & endangered species on base. They are the American alligator, Ocmulgee skullcap, tricolored bat, and the monarch butterfly.
Contact info
Address: 380 Robins Parkway, Building 259, Office 12

Office number: 478-327-7438

If you need assistance regarding wildlife, call 478-926-2082 during duty hours and call 478-926-5657 during after hours and the weekends.

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