Apalachicola Riverkeeper: Action-packed September news

We're celebrating 15 years of river & bay stewardship and September is action-packed! Veil of secrecy lifted in decade-long oil leak Apalachicola Riverkeeper and partners recently announced a Clean Water Act legal victory that will make it possible for the public to obtain information about an on-going oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The oil wells have been leaking since 2004. Prior to the legal settlement reached this week, Taylor Energy broadly objected releasing information to the public about the leaky oil wells and what was being done to contain it. We will continue to monitor the situation with our partners and work to protect Apalachicola River & Bay. Click here to read more on this. News link Excerpt Apalachicola Riverkeeper Dan Tonsmeire noted that this information could provide important insight into the risks of offshore oil drilling: "The inability to stop the over a decade-long leak demonstrates the significant risks being taken by those in the oil drilling industry without clearly stating those risks to the public. The lack of assurances required by those permitting and overseeing drilling operations needs a serious review to ensure the public interest is protected at the oil industry's expense, not at the cost of lost public resource value."  Read more on this from Waterkeeper Alliance . . and More on this from Society of Environmental Journalists   Contribute today to support the protection of Apalachicola River & Bay Wine & Cheese Social Join us in Apalachicola with the RiverTrek crew Friday, September 18 5 PM - 7 PM Photography Gallery of Richard Bickel 81 Market Street (Hwy 98) Apalachicola Suggested Donation $25 per person Door prizes include one night stay at Old Carrabelle Hotel ($100 value) Cash or check at the door Paypal prior to event here Three Weeks until Launch Apalachicola Riverkeeper is celebrating 15 years of stewardship of the Apalachicola River & Bay! Can you help make our annual RiverTrek campaign the best ever? On Oct 6, sixteen paddlers will launch their kayaks into the river just below Woodruff Dam.  They will paddle 5 days to reach Apalachicola Bay.  A team of cyclists will shadow them, riding paved and dirt trails through the river basin. THANK YOU to the many contributors to date! The team is quickly closing in on their fundraising goal. Please join the RiverTrek campaign today and help them reach the finish line. Learn more about this RiverTrek team of Apalachicola Riverkeeper volunteers. Learn more about the Apalachicola River Watershed Fourth Saturday Paddle Would you like to get up close and personal with the Apalachicola River and her many tributaries? Come experience this remarkable river system while supporting our outreach efforts. Experienced volunteer guides lead these fun eco-educational trips. Learn more at Fourth SaturdayPaddle September 26:  Graham Creek, lower river October 24:  Chattahoochee to Bristol, upper river November 28: Fort Gadsden exploration, lower river "We thoroughly enjoyed our paddle yesterday. Dave was an excellent guide. We couldn't believe how beautiful the water was and felt very lucky that we got see what most tourists don't." ~Nicola, recent visitor from England & Apalachicola Riverkeeper member It's right around the corner!  Mark your calendars.  Oktoberfest is returning to Apalachicola. Partial proceeds from this weekend long event benefit Apalachicola Riverkeeper. Events run Oct 9-11.  This is same Saturday that Rivertrek paddlers arrive into Apalachicola Bay.  Another great way to meet other supporters.   Apalachicola Riverkeeper| riverkeeper@apalachicolariverkeeper.org| 850-653.8936| apalachicolariverkeeper.org

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