Jumping into June with Apalachicola Riverkeeper!

Meet us at the Goodwood's Jubilee Cottage for this family-friendly summer tradition! Suggested $10 donation at the door. Cash or check preferred.  Congratulations Alexcia McNair!   Join us in congratulating the 2024 recipient of the Katie Herzog scholarship, Alexcia McNair, a graduate of Franklin County High School.  Alexcia recently joined Apalachicola Riverkeeper staff for a reception and boating trip to celebrate her academic achievements. The Katie Herzog award celebrates the life of Katie Herzog who was a longtime high school educator, along with her husband, Tom Herzog, and an avid supporter of Apalachicola Riverkeeper. Katie Herzog Scholarship Awarded UPDATE: SGI Landing   The SGI Landing resort proposal will be the subject of a Franklin County Public Hearing on the on June 14 at 5pm.   On May 14, the Franklin County Planning and Zoning Committee met. The committee  formally recommend to the Franklin County Commission that the SGI Landing resort proposal not move forward. It was a unanimous "no" vote by the P/Z committee supported by the many community members in attendance. Thank you to all for standing up and speaking up for the Apalachicola Bay, St. George Bay, and the SGI community.   SGI Landings Proposal Calhoun County Chapter of ARK   Blountstown residents met at Neal Landing to discuss ARK activities and hear updates from staff. A primary concern expressed by those in attendance was the Clearwater Land and Minerals permit. Karen and Travis MacClendon coordinated the meeting. The group decided to informally designate themselves as the Calhoun Chapter of Apalachicola Riverkeeper and plans to meet quarterly. Georgia Ackerman provided an update on Riverkeeper programs and  answered questions about the drilling plan. She also let the group know an Ice Cream Social is planned in Blountstown for Saturday, August 10, 2024. More Information on Calhoun Chapter DEP Greenlights Exploratory Oil and Gas Drilling in the Floodplain of the Apalachicola River   Apalachicola Riverkeeper remains strongly opposed to exploratory oil and gas drilling in the floodplain of the Apalachicola River. We are actively reviewing the permit with our legal-regulatory team. Here's a recent related news story, Apalachicola Riverkeeper gets DEP to delay oil drilling permit as it weighs legal challenge. Details on Oil Drilling in the Floodplain Riverpalooza Positively Fun Day!   Thank you for helping make the first annual Riverpalooza a wonderful success! We were thrilled many people joined the morning cleanup, despite the threatening weather. The big trash scores of the day include two refrigerators pulled from the river. In the afternoon, we  gathered for a great mix of music at Apalachicola Yacht Club. A huge thank you goes out to Clayton and Carrie at the Apalachicola Yacht Club for hosting this fun new tradition and coordinating the various activities with Mike Price and Cameron Baxley. Water is Life Oysters provided oysters and the music line up included Clayton Mathis, Chris Matechik, Flying Fish, and the Funky Taters. We have a new tradition in the making! See you in 2025 for the Second Annual Riverpalooza!   More Photos We are Hiring!  Do you want to make a difference by expanding awareness and action to protect and preserve the Apalachicola River? Join our team! Apalachicola Riverkeeper is currently seeking a Director of Outreach. Here is the Director of Outreach Job Description The position is open until filled. Send cover letter and resume to info@apalachicolariverkeeper.org Director of Outreach Eco-Outing, Saturday, June 22nd – Sunset on Scipio Creek Watch the sun begin to set and golden hour settle over the marsh on Scipio Creek from your kayak! Join us as we paddle a leisurely 1.5-2 hours along the Apalachicola River delta. Details here.  SUPPORT OUR WORK   Apalachicola Riverkeeper P.O Box 8 Apalachicola , FL 32329 United States

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