The primary objective of this project is to collate data, review indicators, and synthesize both to effectively report the health of the Georgia coastal zone in a report card. An ecosystem health report card approach synthesizes environmental data, so that citizens and decision makers can evaluate the overall effects of restoration, conservation, and management activities on water quality and ecosystem condition. This is an important component of conservation and restoration planning, as it is designed to clearly communicate the status of ecosystem health of the Georgia coastal zone to a broad audience.