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John,
River otters. American alligators. Sandhill cranes. Dozens of turtle species. The Okefenokee is home to a huge array of animal species.
But mining companies have long been eyeing the area for its potential titanium oxide, a metal that's often used to whiten toothpaste, paint or plastic. Mining for titanium is an invasive process that can disrupt water flow and disturb wildlife.[1]
The Okefenokee is far too vibrant an ecosystem to threaten for the sake of whiter toothpaste or shinier plastic. Toledo Manufacturing, a prominent landowner and manager in the area, can help protect the Okefenokee by publicly committing to not leasing land for mining nearby.
Tell Toledo Manufacturing today: Don't let mining risk one of America's greatest ecosystems.
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The Okefenokee Swamp is like nowhere else in the U.S.
At 407,000 acres, it's the largest wildlife refuge east of the Mississippi River and the largest intact freshwater ecosystem in North America. It's also home to incredible biodiversity -- from storks and snakes to bears and bobcats, endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers to iconic bald eagles.[2]
The Okefenokee is so special that it was just designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[3]
Yet the threat of mining looms large. Extracting titanium nearby could put the Okefenokee at risk. Urge Toledo Manufacturing today to not lease land to mining initiatives in the vicinity.
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As a prominent family-owned company that holds land that mining companies want near the Okefenokee, Toledo Manufacturing has a part to play in the health of this vibrant ecosystem. If they commit to not leasing for mining that threatens the Okefenokee, it will be a big step toward protecting the wetland and its animals.[4]
It would be absurd to threaten one of America's richest ecosystems for the sake of whiter toothpaste. Tell Toledo Manufacturing to not lease land for harmful mining.
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Thank you for protecting America's wildlife and wild places,
Lisa Frank
Executive Director
1. Mary Landers, "Okefenokee mine project: What is titanium used for?," The Current, October 22, 2021.
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2. "Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, accessed June 28, 2026.
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3. Jeanette Gayer, "Okefenokee recognized with UNESCO World Heritage designation," Environment America, July 25, 2026.
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4. Mary Landers, "Okefenokee mining controversy spotlights property rights," The Current, December 20, 2024.
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