The Riverkeeper Report Compiled by Meaghan Gerard Communications & Administrative Director Ogeechee Riverkeeper meaghan@ogeecheeriverkeeper.org
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letcher Sams, executive director of the Altamaha Riverkeeper, said government agencies shouldn’t let Hyundai evade any responsibilities of the Golden Ray wreck once the initial environmental cleanup is completed. "It is imperative for the state to require a more comprehensive damage assessment," he added. “What we are concerned about is making sure the state has the resources they need to make sure the Sound is whole again. That’s very difficult to do if The last section of the Golden Ray you don’t know how damaged being removed. the Sound is.” Photo provided by St. Simons Sound www.altamahariverkeeper.org/
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mily Floore, Education Director for the St. Johns Riverkeeper, will take over as head of the St. Marys Riverkeeper in January, 2022. An experienced educational biologist, Floore brings the combination of scientific knowledge, educational skills and grant writing experience needed for the position. “I am honored to join the St. Marys Riverkeeper family and am looking forward to getting to know the community that calls this watershed home,” Floore said. To learn more about Floore, visit: www.stmarysriverkeeper.org/fromthe-riverkeeper/
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avannah Riverkeeper is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a huge outdoor party on December 11, starting at 5:30p.m. The event, Bells and Buoys, will feature live music, oversized games, a Lowcountry grits bar, cornhole tournament, and a Christmas auction. All proceeds will benefit Savannah Riverkeeper. Purchase admission and raffle tickets, and more at www.savannahriverkeeper.org/bellsandbuoys.html.
Incoming St. Marys Riverkeeper Emily Floore.
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he Ogeechee Riverkeeper announced the winners of its annual photography contest. Guest judge and photographer Parker Stewart assisted with the selection of winners. “The Ogeechee is such a beautiful and diverse expanse, there’s nothing like exploring and photographing the winding black water rivers which flow out towards the most pristine barrier islands on the east coast,” Stewart said. Winners can be viewed at www. ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/ annual-photography-contest
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t's official! The Satilla Riverkeeper has moved its office to the Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross! We are Satilla Riverkeeper Chris Bertrand. excited to explore future collaboration with the Park and to be more centrally located in the watershed. The new address is 5700 Okefenokee Swamp Road, Waycross, GA 31503. https://www.satillariverkeeper.org/
Barred Owl, Wildlife Winner Photo by William Harrell December 2021
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