Savannah Riverkeeper: An Advocacy Group
Beyond Coal Campaign - EPA Coal Ash Hearing
 
August 21, 2010

Savannah Riverkeeper will be participating in the EPA Coal Ash Hearing in Charlotte, NC. We still need 10 more people to be a part of the hearing and take a day trip to Charlotte with us. Contact us if you are interested or have questions.

Adopt-A-Stream Training Sessions
September 18 & 25 @ 9 am

Savannah Riverkeeper will be offering Adopt-a-Stream (AAS) workshops at the Spirit Creek Educational Forest in south Richmond County and will be facilitated by state certified trainers Frank Carl and Sam Booher. There is no cost, but we ask that participants register. To register call or email Frank Carl (frankcarl@knology.net, 706-364-5253) by September 16. Click for details


Sign up for the Coastal Plain Meander River Trip today!
 
October 1 - 4, 2010

After taking a brief hiatus, the 7th Annual Coastal Plain Meander will be making a triumphant comeback for the 2010 year. The trip consists of a boat ride down the beautiful Savannah River (for up to 4 days, 3 nights)with a certified naturalist and historian on-board. There are only a few spots left, so RSVP today to guarantee your seat on the boat!

Click here for details on the trip


 
Rivers Alive Community-Wide Waterways Cleanup
 
October 23 @ 9 am - 12 pm
 
Savannah Riverkeeper and Community Partners for Clean Waterways has organized a community-wide waterway cleanup for Saturday October 23 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers are asked to contact Frank Carl (706-364-5253) if they are interested in helping. T-shirt and lunch will be provided for all volunteers following the cleanup.
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Welcome to Savannah Riverkeeper - A Water Advocacy Group

The three main goals of the Savannah RIVERKEEPER® are to Restore the water quality, Protect the lakes and tributaries in and around the Savannah River basin and Educate people living in the CSRA about river ecology and environmental problems.

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The raft pictured to the left is DFL - in their 2nd consecutive year participating in the homemade raft race. Due to minor technicalities, they were disqualified from receiving an award this year, but they are exactly what a raft race is all about - HAVING FUN!

The 2011 Paddlefest is already in the works, so start building early! If you are interested in being a participant or sponsor for next year's race, contact us.

Elbert County Citizens for Public Awareness - "We are an organization committed to the fight against the proposed incinerator and landfill in Elbert County.  We are a true democratic organization with no designated leader.  We are a group of citizens from Elbert County and the surrounding area who are in favor of businesses in our area that will create jobs, tax revenue and growth without destroying the environment that all of us share.  We are a grassroots movement that seeks transparency and true representation of the will of the people in our local government."



Title: SRK Augusta Membership Meeting
Date: July 29th
Description
: This year's Augusta Membership Meeting was a big success and a great time had by all! Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support for the local Riverkeeper. And congratulations to Amanda Hamilton for winning the Teenkeeper Research Project - we hope you enjoy your new laptop! And a special thank you also goes out to our sponsors: New York Butcher Shoppe for the great BBQ, Fireside Outdoor Kitchens for preparing the BBQ, and Escape Outdoors for joining as our newest corporate member.



Title: Volunteers needed for Arts in the Heart Festival
Date: September 17-19, 2010
Description: SRK needs volunteers for all three days of this year's Arts in the Heart Festival. Help is needed to run the Savannah Riverkeeper table at the festival and all volunteers will be provided with a free t-shirt for donating their time. If you are interested in volunteering for this or any of our other upcoming events, contact us and we'll be sure to get back to you!





Watch Before Too Long - a documentary about the state of the Savannah River from Chris Hannant. It includes an interview of Savannah Riverkeeper Board Chairman, Joe Hinely.

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