Events & Updates from the Apalachicola Riverkeeper

RiverTrek 2026 is Here!   RiverTrek officially kicks off on July 1st, bringing exciting events, fundraising opportunities, and adventure as our team of 14 paddlers, supported by 2 dedicated trip leaders, prepares for this year's journey.   Throughout the summer, we'll be sharing event announcements, fundraising activities, and RiverTrek updates on our website, social media channels, and through this E-News newsletter.   If you own a business and would like to support RiverTrek as a sponsor, we'd love to hear from you!    Stay tuned—exciting events and opportunities to support RiverTrek are coming soon!   Click HERE for Bio's and Photos

Aerial view of giant dredge spoil      Sand Mountain USACE Begins Environmental Review of Potential Apalachicola River Dredging   The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, has begun the process of preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential resumption of navigational dredging operations in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin.   Apalachicola Riverkeeper opposes the resumption of navigational dredging on the Apalachicola River and believes the focus should be on understanding and addressing the impacts that have already occurred within the river system.   On June 25, 2026, USACE held a public meeting at the Lake Seminole Resource Management Office. Apalachicola Riverkeeper staff and members attended to share concerns and learn more about the process. Following these public meetings, there is an opportunity for the public to submit comments. All comments received will be compiled and included as part of the Environmental Impact Statement review process.   Your voice matters. Apalachicola Riverkeeper members are encouraged to submit public comments and help ensure the health and future of the Apalachicola River remains part of this important conversation.   Don't Spoil Our River and Don't Spoil Our Bay!     Click the button below to learn more and submit your comment. USACE ACF Comment Form

Owl Creek Eco-Outing   June 6 was a beautiful day to be on the water. The sun was shining, the water was calm, and temperatures were warm without being too hot—perfect conditions for a paddle.   Our group of eight participants came from Tallahassee, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, St. George Island, and Apalachicola, making for a wonderful mix of river enthusiasts from across the region.   We spent approximately two hours exploring Owl Creek and the Apalachicola River. Our route took us...  Read "Owl" About It

Ice Cream, Community, and RiverTrek Excitement at Maclay Gardens   On Sunday, June 7, Apalachicola Riverkeeper welcomed supporters, friends, and future adventurers to our annual Ice Cream Social at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park in Tallahassee.                                                                                                       One of the highlights of the afternoon was the announcement of the 2026 RiverTrek Team. Several team members were in attendance, giving guests an opportunity to meet the paddlers who will soon embark on their own journey to raise awareness and support for the Apalachicola River and Bay. Get the "Scoop"

Seven Years of Stewardship at Mill Pond In 2019, the City of Apalachicola invited local organizations to help care for community parks through an adoption program. Apalachicola Riverkeeper proudly stepped up and adopted Mill Pond in June of that year, beginning what has become a seven-year commitment to keeping this special place clean and healthy. Since then, every month without fail, Riverkeeper staff and volunteers have shown up ready to work. Together, they have spent countless hours picking up, bagging, dragging, stuffing, and hauling away trash from Mill Pond and the surrounding river. What started as a simple park adoption has grown into a long-standing tradition of community stewardship and environmental protection... A New Approach to Stewardship

Mark Your Calendars for Porchfest 2026

We’re excited to share an opportunity for you to support Apalachicola Riverkeeper through this year’s Porchfest Apalach event taking place Saturday, October 10, 2026.    If you or your business would like to support Apalachicola Riverkeeper in this way, we would love to have you involved. And support does not have to come from Apalachicola — if you know of a business, family member, or friend who may be interested, please feel free to share this opportunity.    If you’d like to participate, or if you have any questions about the Sponsorship levels, please reach out to Amanda James via email at info@apalachicolariverkeeper.org or call the office (850) 653 8936. Reach out today for more details and to secure your sponsorship level.     Thank you to Half-Shell Dockside and All About View Rentals for being the first sponsors!

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