We LOVE the Apalachicola River! February Updates from the Apalachicola Riverkeeper

Protecting & Restoring the Apalachicola River and Bay since 1998!   We hope to see you at our annual meeting in Eastpoint. Dinner tickets will go on sale March 1. Not a member yet or need to renew? You can join online here.   Before March 23, Tell Us Your River Story!   Member Meeting & Dinner 2024

Water Flows and Slough Restoration   We are advancing in our efforts to predict how flows will change following the restoration of Spiders Cut Slough. We are using our streamflow data collected at our two slough monitoring stations along with the proposed stream channel design in a hydrodynamic model to predict how much more water will move through Spider Cut Slough after potential restoration efforts.  More from researcher Love Kumar

Big Cheers to 25 Years!   It was equal parts birthday party and anniversary celebration with a dash of holiday cheer at the Apalachicola Yacht Club where members and supporters of Apalachicola Riverkeeper gathered to commemorate 25 years since the founding of the independent organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Apalachicola River. 25 Years for the River!

Public Workshop – The Landings at St. George Island   On March 5 at 5:00 p.m., The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public workshop to discuss The Landings at St. George Island, FL located at 41 West Bayshore Drive, St. George Island, FL.   workshop.  Attend in person or via Zoom. Related News SGI Landings Proposal

Monkey Breeding Facility in Flint River Basin A monkey-breeding facility has been proposed for Bainbridge, Georgia (Decatur County) in the Flint River Basin. The complex would eventually hold up to 30,000 long-tailed macaques that would be sold to universities and pharmaceutical companies for medical research. Bainbridge is located just north of Lake Seminole. Water consumption and  water quality impacts from facility wastewater, including biological waste, are a significant concern. Bainbridge Monkey Facility

We are Hiring!   Apalachicola Riverkeeper is currently recruiting a mission-driven leader to serve as Executive Director, overseeing the independent non-profit organization that has been standing up and speaking up for the Apalachicola River and Bay since 1998. Join the ARK Team

Explore the Apalachicola River region with us. Our staff and volunteer-led eco-educational outings are fun and memorable.  We hike in the spring and fall and kayak year round. Group size is limited and registration is required. Trips are donation based and your donation supports core education programs Eco-Outings

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