What's New at Apalachicola Riverkeeper?

We're Growing. Welcome your new Apalachicola Riverkeeper! May 23, 2023   Dear Members and Supporters,   I hope this finds you already enjoying some summer fun, on or near the waters of the Apalachicola River Basin.    You may have noticed, it's been awhile since we've sent you an e-news. Full disclosure, we've implemented a new email platform. Turns out, my learning curve was steeper than anticipated, but I'm getting there.  The more exciting news is that Apalachicola Riverkeeper is growing and I'm taking a much deeper dive into my role as Executive Director. While, I've served as Riverkeeper and Executive Director since 2017, the Riverkeeper helm is being turned over to Cameron Baxley.  Please join me in a loud, welcoming round of applause to Cameron. It's wonderful news!    In related news, Diane Hines, Deputy Director has recently retired. Diane told us she'd jump in periodically as a volunteer, when she's not off visiting her adorable baby granddaughter or busy with her many other hobbies and activities. Congratulations and thank you Diane! You can wish Diane well at the annual Ice Cream Social on June 4 in Tallahassee.  We'll all see you there!   Thank you for your steadfast support for the protection and restoration of the Apalachicola River, its floodplain and the Apalachicola Bay.  Together, for the River, Georgia Ackerman Executive Director georgia@apalachicolariverkeeper.org   Meet the Apalachicola Riverkeeper

Meet us this Friday at the Mill Pond Join us for some trash bashing at the Mill Pond in Apalachicola this FRIDAY at 9 AM. This is a regular, "power hour" monthly clean up. Supplies and refreshments provided.  Also, Save the Date! The annual Coastal Clean Up is Saturday, September 16.  Read More   Plants, Slime Molds and Volunteer Appreciation There are moments in the outdoors when everything is near perfect. The weather. The company. The plant life and scenery. Such was the case when Apalachicola Riverkeeper hosted a volunteer appreciation outing, a short botanical hike at Torreya State Park. Our guide was Lilly Anderson-Messec, Director of North Florida Programs for the Florida Native Plant Society. These hikes are not meant for distance, but for learning. We had only walked a few feet from the Gregory Mansion parking lot when we learned a new word—epicormic.  A huge tulip poplar was sprouting hundreds of small shoots from the trunk. The stress of Hurricane Michael stripping the tree of most of its leaves and branches had likely prompted this epicormic response.   Read More   Adventures in Hell Tate’s Hell Forest is over 212,000 acres, with 35 miles of rivers and creeks that run into Apalachicola Bay. Recreational activities such as boating, fishing, camping, and hunting are popular with such a large, diverse landscape. Tate’s Hell also plays a major role as a watershed buffer that impacts the condition of our waterways and fisheries.  Apalachicola Riverkeeper collaborated with husband-and-wife team, River Banks and River Fielder, to launch an annual clean-up effort in Tate’s Hell.   Read More   Earth Day in Marianna Shortly after arriving at the Yancey boat ramp, our third stop that morning with volunteers, I was cheerfully cautioned by a little boy (about 5 years old) to watch out for some broken class he saw during their family’s clean up at the ramp.  Read More

Oyster Experiment Update from ABSI In early May, the Apalachicola Bay System Initiative (ABSI) completed its second round of oyster reef restoration experiments. With the help of almost 20 local oystermen and women, they were able to effectively deploy 416 cubic yards of limerock, 416 cubic yards of concrete, and 96 cubic yards of shell into the Cat Point area of Apalachicola.  Read More   Explore the Apalachicola River Basin    Our volunteer-powered kayaking trips take us to a different waterway every month. Group size is limited and registration is required. Trips are donation based and your donation supports core education and outreach programs. Eco-Outings

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