GRN IN THE NEWS

 

2024

OPINION: The Okefenokee is Georgia’s natural climate solution – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on July 29

New mapping tool to identify public access to GA rivers, streams – Valdosta Today on July 29

Mapping tool could help decide debate over ‘navigable’ waterways – Albany Herald on July 28

Georgia River Network launches livestreams to showcase recreational, natural value of waterways – Savannah Morning News on July 24

Kayak Fishing Instruction Takes Off – Paddling Magazine on July 23

Freedom to Float Coalition focuses on success of Columbus – Albany Herald on July 19

American Canoe Association Kicks Off Boating Safety Week With Largest-Ever Training Event – Water Sports Foundation on July 2

Governor Kemp signs Georgia Safe Boating Week Proclamation – Valdosta Today on June 28

Gov. Kemp signs Georgia Safe Boating Week proclamation – WSAV on June 27

Paddlers complete adventure on the Altamaha River– The Darien News on June 27

Nearly 300 environmental advocates paddle down 107 miles of Georgia rivers to raise awareness for rivers – Saporta Report on June 18

Thomasville resident to participate in 7-day, 107-mile river journey – Thomasville Times-Enterprise on June 17

Podcast: Georgia River Network discusses future of Okefenokee Swamp – Access WDUN on April 8, published June 14

Marietta Residents to Participate in 107-mile Paddle Georgia River Journey– Marietta Daily Journal on June 12

Danielsville residents to participate in 7-day, 107-mile river journey – Madison Journal Today on June 11

Opinion: The Okefenokee is our swamp, not Twin Pines – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on June 5

Georgia River Network gala to celebrate President Jimmy Carter – Rough Draft Atlanta on May 26

Memorial Day Boating Safety Advice: Pay attention, limit alcohol and wear life jacket – Savannah Morning News on May 23

Georgia River Network gala celebrates river protector President Jimmy Carter and our freedom to float Georgia rivers – Savannah Business Journal on May 20

Georgia River Gala to honor river protectors– Albany Herald on May 17

In honor of Boating Safety Week in Georgia, low-cost kayaking lessons are available – GPB News on May 16

Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard help present ‘Kayaking 101’ – Morgan County Citizen on May 6

Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard help present ‘Kayaking 101’ – Gwinnett Daily Post on May 6

ACA And US Coast Guard Initiative To Boost Kayaker Safety Expands To 7 States – Paddling Magazine on May 1

Okefenokee mine would be an environmental disaster – Saporta Report on April 29

The state on the Okefenokee, and what comes next after a disappointing legislative session – Saporta Report on April 19

Latest Georgia River Network Guidebook Authored by Rome Resident Joe Cook – Rome News-Tribune on April 19

Altamaha, Ohoopee rivers featured in latest Georgia River Network Guidebook – Morgan County Citizen on April 17

Altamaha, Ohoopee rivers featured in latest Georgia River Network Guidebook – Albany Herald on April 17

Altamaha and Ohoopee Rivers Featured in Latest Georgia River Network Guidebook – Savannah Business Journal on April 18

Mining comments flood EPD – The Current on April 11

More than 74K people write to Georgia agency to change mining permits near Okefenokee Swamp – Atlanta News First on April 8

Georgia River Network establishes Ogeechee River Water Trail within statewide Georgia Water Trails Network – Savannah Business Journal on April 8

Time runs short to comment on state permits to mine near Okefenokee as environmental groups blast plan – Georgia Recorder on April 8

GRN presents a new Ogeechee River water trail – Valdosta Today on April 5

OPINION: Georgia’s leaders failed the Okefenokee — and us– Atlanta Journal-Constitution on April 2

Okefenokee initiatives failed in 2024 Georgia legislative session, but here’s what’s next– WABE on April 1

Legislature adjourns without new limits on mining near Okefenokee – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on March 29

Lawmakers resurrect Okefenokee mining moratorium bill – The Current on March 22

‘Right to Float’ Debate Sparks Paddle-a-thon – The Georgia Sun on March 19

“Right to Float” controversy on Georgia’s Rivers gives new meaning to annual paddling contest – Savannah Business Journal on March 19

“Right to float” controversy on Georgia’s rivers gives new meaning to annual paddling contest– The Blackshear Times on March 20

Annual paddle events allow Georgians to document ‘navigable’ waterways – Clayton News-Daily on March 18

Annual paddle events allow Georgians to document ‘navigable’ waterways – The McDuffie Progress on March 18

Controversy on Georgia’s Rivers gives new meaning to annual paddling contest – WALB News on March 18

Bills advance at Capitol to strip ‘public trust’ from fishing rights law – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on March 11

Deeming Georgia streams and rivers non-navigable has big implications – Rome News-Tribune on March 9

Georgia River Network offers Paddle Georgia scholarships – Albany Herald on March 8 

Scholarships Offered to Georgia Teachers For 7-Day Canoe & Kayak Journey On Altamaha River – GPB Education Matters on March 7

Mine proposal threatens Okefenokee Swamp, locals say – WSAV3 on March 7

Registration open for Georgia River Network Kayak Skills and Safety Classes – Savannah Business Journal March 5

Georgia River Network opens scholarship applications for ACA Kayak Instructor Certification Course

Feds want decadelong pause on mining near Okefenokee refuge – E&E News by POLITICO on February 27

Georgia House approves bill to allow property owners to restrict access to state’s smaller waterways – Georgia Recorder on February 26

Boating groups seek ‘right to float’ Georgia’s small rivers, streams – Albany Herald on February 21

Georgia boating groups seek “Right to Float” – Valdosta Today on February 21

Georgia River Network Opens Scholarship Applications for ACA Kayak Instructor Certification Course– Savannah Business Journal on February 22

Latest bill targeting strip mining near Okefenokee receives mixed reaction from environmentalists – Georgia Recorder on February 21

Bill defining access to waterways concerns groups – The Brunswick News on February 21

House panel approves bill intended to clarify when landowners can restrict access to streams – Georgia Recorder on February 15

Draft permits issued for strip-mining project near Okefenokee Swamp – WTOC Savannah on February 13

Opponents of mine near Okefenokee consider options to stop it after state EPD issued draft permits – Georgia Recorder on February 13

Georgia environmental regulators issue draft permits for strip mine near Okefenokee – Georgia Recorder on February 9

Will the Okefenokee Swamp Remain Intact? Deborah Reed & Rena Peck, Ep 114 – Conservation Connection on February 6

Saving The Okefenokee With New Song At Mardi Gras Party – CommonFutureATL on January 30

Leaders push to pass the Okefenokee Swamp Protection Act – WALB News Albany on January 30

Mercury pollution in Georgia waterways declines due to one main factor, study finds – Georgia Public Broadcasting on January 24

Buffer zone proposed for Okefenokee – The Brunswick News on January 23

2023

Buffer zone proposed for Okefenokee – The Brunswick News on January 23

Recommendations leave Georgians’ boating freedom in jeopardy – Albany Herald on December 17

Georgians could lose boating freedom on state streams – Valdosta Today on December 15

‘Okefenokee’ song released to raise awareness of mining threat – Georgia Public Broadcasting on December 11

‘Okefenokee’ song released to raise awareness of mining threat – Rough Draft Atlanta on December 9

Pastors pray for swamp’s protection – The Current on December 8

Above the Waterline: Will Georgia’s Republican leaders defend the Okefenokee? – Atlanta Intown on November 26

Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders – Georgia Trend on November 9

“Okefenokee War Cry” on WABE City Lights with Lois ReitzesWABE on November 15 (18:35 minute mark)

Will a plan to mine near the Okefenokee hurt its World Heritage bid? – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on September 27

Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp to be put up for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation – 11 Alive on September 22

U.S. to nominate Okefenokee Swamp refuge for listing as UNESCO World Heritage site – AP News on September 22

Okefenokee Swamp refuge will be nominated for high-profile World Heritage designation – Georgia Recorder on September 22

Okefenokee to be nominated World Heritage Site – Capitol Beat on September 22

National Park System selects Okefenokee for international world heritage site bid – WABE on September 22

Okefenokee Natl. Wildlife Refuge to be nominated as World Heritage Site – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on September 22

Georgia Rivers Gala celebrates 25 years of river protection with a clear message: Protect the Okefenokee– Saporta Report on September 13

Ossoff to state: Reject mining near Okefenokee – Georgia Public Broadcasting on September 15

Ossoff to state: Reject mining near Okefenokee – Marietta Daily Journal on September 13

Ossoff to state: Reject mining near Okefenokee – Albany Herald on September 13

Ossoff to state: Reject mining near Okefenokee – Capitol Beat on September 13

Ossoff urges Georgia to reject Okefenokee Swamp mining proposal – Atlanta Journal-Constitution of September 8

Georgia Rivers Gala set to honor Okefenokee protectors on Sept. 8 – Rough Draft Atlanta on September 2

A relaxing activity: Paddling with Georgia River Network – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on September 1

Local man competes in kayak challenge to raise awareness and protect Georgia’s waterways – WTOC Savannah on September 1

ACA Fishing Endorsement Gaining Momentum, Recruiting Kayak Angling Leaders as ACA Instructors –  American Canoe on August 24

Governor taps long-time Georgia Department of Natural Resources employee to head agency– Georgia Recorder on August 22

Wild Swimming In Savannah’s Rivers – Savannah Magazine on August 7

Murky Issue? Don’t blow up the Okefenokee Swamp. Are the heavy minerals really worth it? – Georgia Trend on July 22

Hundreds paddle Georgia river in annual signature event– republished on CNN with WTOC on July 4

Georgia’s hedge against climate change vital – republished by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on July 1

Paddle Georgia: Preserving Georgia Rivers – WTOC 11 Savannah on June 30

Protecting the Okefenokee Swamp Refuge from Mining: Ecologist Rena Ann Peck of GA River Network – In Tune to Nature on June 14

New data shows Okefenokee mining plans could release ‘carbon bomb’– Saporta Report on June 5

Are sunken ships from Civil War still lying inthe Chattahoochee? What a historian says — Ledger Enquirer on June 5

Conservationists: U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves Georgia wetlands unprotected, at risk — Savannah Morning News on June 2

The US Supreme Court decision could leave Georgia’s wetlands unprotected — Georgia Law News on June 2

Local sites offer ample camping chances for metro Atlanta seniors — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on June 1

‘SPLASH’: Water safety tips for Memorial Day weekend and year-round — GPB on May 26

Chattahoochee River is ‘beatiful and dangerous’ for swimmers— The Atlanta Journal Constituion on May 17

Former city arborist continues environmental efforts with “Save the Okefenokee” fundraiser — Saporta Report on May 12

Georgia’s hedge against climate change: the Okefenokee’s peat – republished by GPB on May 4

Georgia’s hedge against climate change: the Okefenokee’s peat – The Current Georgia on May 2

‘Simply too Special:’ Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp one of ‘America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2o23’ – CBS 47 Fox 30 on April 27

Okefenokee Swamp: One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers – ACCESSS WDUN on April 24

Okefenokee Makes Top 10 Endangered List – The Brunswick News on April 19

Threat of mining project returns Okefenokee Swamp to country’s most endangered rivers list – Georgia Recorder on April 18

American Rivers names Okefneokee in Top 10 most endangered rivers – Savannah Now on April 18

The Okefenokee Swamp is at risk. Here’s why – The Georgia Sun on April 18

Okefenokee Swamp named among top 10 most-endangered waterways in America – Saporta Report on April 18

Report: Okefenokee Swamp among country’s ‘most endagered’ waterways – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on April 18

Okefenokee Among Nation’s Most Endangered Waterways – The Albany Herald on April 18

Okefenokee Swamp Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers for 2023 – The Newnan Times-Herald on April 17

Still Waters Run Deep: Will mining threaten the Okefenokee? – Atlanta Magazine April Issue

Georgia lawmakers slogged through bipartisan attempts to protect Okefneokee, sinking in the end – Georgia Recorder on April 3

Paddle Georgia 2023 offers relaxing trip through state history – Savannah Morning News on March 27

Georgia River Network Opens Registration for 2023 River Adventures & Classes – Upson Beacon on March 8

GRN offers Georgians an opportunity to explore the state’s rivers – Valdosta Today on March 6

Georgia River Network begins signups for classes, paddle trips – The Chatsworth Times on March 5

Georgia River Network announces summer camp for adults and families – The Calyton Tribune on March 3

Ga River Network to begin 2023 events on Little River – The Moultrie Observer on March 3

Speakers at public comment session overwhelmingly oppose mining plans near Okefenokee Swamp – Saporta Report on March 2

Opinion: The Fate of the Okefenokee Swamp is in Your Hands – New York Times on Feb. 27

Residents, scientists slam Okefenokee mining proposal – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 24

Georgians speak out against mining near Okefenokee – WABE on Feb. 24

Bitter Southerner partners with Georgia River Network to Distribute “Okefenokee Destiny” – Bitter Southerner on Feb. 22

Environmentalists Push to Protect the Okefenokee Swamp from Titanium Mining – Sierra Magazine on Feb. 14

Georgia River Network announces summer camp for adults, families – The Rockdale Citizen on Feb. 11

Georgia River Network announces summer camp for adults and families – Rome News-Tribune on Feb. 10

Georgia River Network announces “summer camp,” 7-day paddle – The Albany Herald on Feb. 8

Georgia River Network hosts “Save the Swamp” Fundraiser – Saporta Report on Feb. 2

Amid Twin Pines Legal Battle, Proposed Law Aims to Protect Okefenokee From Future Mining – ALM Law.com on Feb. 1, 2023

Legislation introduced to prohibit mining near Okefenokee – The Brunswick News on Jan. 27

Georgia GOP Lawmaker pushes bill to protect ‘vital and precious’ Okefenokee from new mining proposals – Douglas Now on Jan. 27

Republican Georgia House bill seeks to block mining at edge of Okefenokee Swamp – 11 Alive on Jan. 26

Georgia GOP lawmakers pushes protection for ‘vital and precious’ Okefenokee from new mining proposals – GPB on Jan. 25

Georgia GOP lawmaker pushes bill to protect ‘vital and precious’ Okefenokee from new mining proposals – Georgia Recorder on Jan. 25, 2023

Sixty-day comment period opens for controversial mining plans near Okefenokee – Saporta Report on Jan. 25

Time runs short for public to weigh in on state mining permit for edge of the Okefenokee Swamp – Florida Phoenix on Jan. 20

Georgia River Network offers up more than $8,000 in prizes through 2023 Paddle-a-thon competition – Savannah Business Journal on Jan. 9

Georgia River Network’s Paddle-a-thon is officially underway – Patch.com on Jan. 8

Georgia River Network offers $8K in prizes for Paddle-a-thon competition – Rome News-Tribune on Jan. 6

Paddle-a-thon 2023 to encourage Georgia waterway fundraising, recreation – Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News on Jan. 6

Restored Clean Water protections come to Georgia, but may not change Okefenokee mine– Savannah Morning News on Jan. 6, 2023

How you can win prizes paddling local rivers – Forsyth County News on Jan. 6

Georgia River Network offers prizes – Times-Georgian on Jan. 6

New Initiative to Protect Rivers – Patch.com on Jan. 6

Paddle-a-thon aims to get people to fall in love with waterways – The Brunswick News on Jan. 6

Georgia River Network encourages residents to explore local waterways with 2023 Paddle-a-thon – Saporta Report on Jan. 5

Explore the state’s water trail system with the paddle-a-thon competition – Rough Draft Atlanta on Jan. 3, 2023

Georgia River Network offers 220 miles of adventure– The Albany Herald on Jan. 3, 2023

Georgia River Network announces Paddle-a-Thon competition – Patch on Jan. 3, 2023

Georgia River Network offers 220 miles of adventure– The Albany Hearld republished by Yahoo! News on Jan. 3, 2023

Georgia River Network offers 220 miles of adventure– Jackson Progress-Argus on Jan. 3, 2023

Georgia River Network announces 2023 ‘Paddle-a-Thon’ competition– The Christian Index on Jan. 2, 2023

2022

Chattahoochee River Act signed into law – Capitol Beat republished by Now Habersham on Dec. 30, 2022

Chattahoochee River Act signed into law– Capitol Beat on Dec. 28, 2022

Interior secretary urges Georgia governor to block mining plans near Okefenokee– Georgia Recorder republished by Florida Phoenix on Dec. 9, 2022

Interior secretary urges Georgia governor to block mining plans near Okefenokee– Georgia Recorder republished by Now Habersham on Dec. 9, 2022

Interior secretary urges Georgia governor to block mining plans near Okefenokee – Georgia Recorder on Dec. 8, 2022

New dirty dozen report highlights how Georgians have acted to protect state’s waterways – The Augusta Press on Dec. 3, 2022

Dirty Dozen highlights the protection of Georgia’s waters through the Clean Water Act – Georgia Law News on Dec. 3, 2022

Dirty Dozen highlights Clean Water Act’s protection of Georgia waters – Online Athens on Dec. 3, 2022

Dirty Dozen: Report highlights Clean Water Act’s 50-year legacy protecting state’s waters – Savannah Morning News on Dec. 3, 2022

New dirty dozen report highlights how Georgians have acted to protect state’s waterways – Capitol Beat on Nov. 30, 2022

New Georgia ‘Dirty Dozen’ Update Spotlights Clean Water Act’s Power to Rein in Polluters – GPB on Nov. 30, 2022

Georgia’s new Dirty Dozen update sheds light on the power of the Clean Water Act to curb polluters – Georgia Law News on Nov. 30, 2022

New Georgia ‘Dirty Dozen’ Update Spotlights Clean Water Act’s Power to Reign in Polluters – The Georgia Recorder, Nov. 29, 2022.

New Georgia ‘Dirty Dozen’ Update Spotlights Clean Water Act’s Power to Reign in Polluters –  WGXA News [via The Georgia Recorder], Nov. 29, 2022.

Okefenokee fans rally support again as mining plan nears final Georgia EPD review – Griffin Daily News, Nov. 6, 2022.

Okefenokee fans rally support again as mining plan nears final Georgia EPD reviewGPB, Nov. 4, 2022

Okefenokee fans rally support again as mining plan nears final Georgia EPD review, The Georgia Recorder, Nov. 3, 2022.

Georgia River Network screens Okefenokee documentary, The Current GA, Nov. 2, 2022.

Georgia River Network presents documentary on Okefenokee, The Griffin Daily News, Oct. 29, 2022.

Georgia River Network presents documentary on Okefenokee, The Albany Herald, Oct. 29, 2022.

Georgia River Network presents documentary on Okefenokee, KPVI Channel 6, Oct. 29, 2022. 

The Wild Rumpus and Beyond, Flagpole, Oct. 26, 2022.

River Guide app makes it eaesier to explore Georgia by water, The Current GA, Oct. 18, 2022. 

Paddle with author helps celebrate Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia guidebook publication, The Albany Herald, Oct. 8, 2022

The Okefenokee Swamp is in Danger, Her Campus at UGA, Oct. 5, 2022.

Camp Charlie will allow newbies to experience Okefenokee, KPVI News, Sept. 24, 2022.

Sept. 16, 2022. The Current. “Visit from Interior Secretary shines a light on Okefenokee supporters”

Sept. 1, 2022. The Brunswick News. “Study Raises Concerns About Mining Near the Okefenokee”

August 23, 2022. GPB. “Fate of mine at Okefenokee Swamp’s edge could soon be cemented by Georgia EPD”

August 23, 2022. E&E News. “Ga. mine advances as fabled swamp loses federal protections”

August 10, 2022. The Moultrie Observer. “Georgia River Network honors Flint River trail at tourism conference”

August 10, 2022. The Upson Beacon. “GRN Awards ‘Hero’ to Flint River Water Trail and Project Leaders from Meriwether County”

August 7, 2022. Albany Herald. “Flint River Water Trail Receives Hero Award”

August 5, 2022. WRBL News 3. “Meriwether County Honored for Establishing Water Trail Along Flint River”

July 16, 2022. Rome News-Tribune. “A River Adventure (Paddle Georgia 2022)”

June 2022. Georgia Magazine. “Paddle On! Exploring Georgia’s Waterways (pg. 16)” 

June 22, 2022. 11 Alive News. “40 Paddlers Embark on Journey on the Chattahoochee River” (story begins at minute 7:02)

June 22, 2022. Valley Times-News. “Slots still available for Chattahoochee River adventure boating trip”

June 21, 2022. Atlanta InTown. “Above the Waterline: Paddling a river has never been easier”

June 20, 2022. Albany Herald. “Paddlers set out on 112-mile Chattahoochee excursion”

June 20, 2022. The Griffin Daily News. “Paddlers set out on 112-mile Chattahoochee excursion”

June 20, 2022. Fox 31. “40 paddlers to embark on 112-mile journey on the Chattahoochee River”

June 15, 2022. The Current Georgia. “Will confirmation of suspected tribal burial grounds end Okefenokee mine for good?”

June 14, 2022. Access WDUN. “Georgia River Network Discusses Future of Okefenokee Swamp”

June 13, 2022. The Georgia Sun. “Georgia suspends applications for titanium mine near Okefenokee Swamp”

June 9, 2022. Saporta Report. “Federal government gets involved with mining proposals near Okefenokee Swamp, making approval less likely”

June 6, 2022. GPB. “Feds Dealt Major Setback to Proposed Mine Near Okefenokee”

June 6, 2022. GPB. “U.S. Army Corps Revokes Approval of Mining Near Okefenokee”

June 4, 2022. The Current Georgia. “U.S. Army Corps Revokes Approval  of Mining Near Okefenokee”

June 4, 2022. Pendered Group. “Okefenokee Ruling Issued by Biden Official Who Was Confirmed 92-5 by Dem, GOP Senators”

June 4, 2022. Georgia Recorder. “Feds Intervene in Proposed Mining Project Near Okefenokee Swamp, citing lack of input from Tribal Community

June 2022 Issue. Georgia Magazine. “Paddle On! See a different side of Georgia while exploring its waterways”

May 18, 2022. Upson Beacon. “GRN Launches 2022 Beginner Kayaking and River Safety Classes to Help Address Training Gap”

May 17, 2022. The Albany Herald. “Kinchafoonee and Muckalee Creeks Added to Water Trails Database”

May 14, 2022. The Henry Herald. “Georgia River Network launches 2022 beginner kayaking and river safety classes”

May 14, 2022. Kilgore News Herald. “Georgia River Network launches 2022 beginner kayaking and river safety classes”

May 14, 2022. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network launches 2022 beginner kayaking and river safety classes”

May 12, 2022. Savannah Business Journal. “Georgia River Network launches 2022 Beginner Kayaking and River Safety Classes to help address training hap”

May 11, 2022. WSAV. “Georgia River Network to offer kayak, paddler safety classes”

May 6, 2022. Valdosta Today. “‘Okefenokee Destiny’ Highlights Swamps Ecology, Future”

April 11, 2022. The McDuffie Progress. “Georgia House: Okefenokee is Worthy of Protection”

April 11, 2022. The Griffin Daily News. “Georgia House: Okefenokee is Worthy of Protection”

April 11, 2022. KPVI. “Georgia House: Okefenokee is Worthy of Protection”

March 31, 2022. Saporta Report. “Georgia House urges protection of Okefenokee Swamp”

March 25, 2022. 13 WMAZ. “Georgia River Network Releases App to Help with Your Kayaking Trip”

March 25, 2022. CBS46 (0:37). “Georgia River Network Launches New Mobile App”

March 24, 2022. WTXL Tallahassee. “River Group Launches New Mobile App, Georgia River Guide”

March 24, 2022. Spot on Florida. “River Group Launches New Mobile App, ‘Georgia River Guide'”

March 24, 2022. U.S. News & World Report. “River Group Launches New Mobile App, ‘Georgia River Guide'”

March 17, 2022. The Clayton Tribune. “Georgia River Guide Mobile App Available”

March 5, 2022. Georgia Outdoor News. “Georgia River Network Launches Georgia River Guide Mobile App”

March 3, 2022. Fox 28 Savannah. “New App Aims to Help Boaters Navigate Georgia’s Waterways”

March 2, 2022. WALB-TV Channel 10. “New App Aims to Make Georgia Rivers More Safe and Enjoyable”

March 2, 2022. Valdosta Today. “GRN Makes Exploring Georgia Waterways Easier with App”

March 1, 2022. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Launches Georgia River Guide App”

March 1, 2022. Fox 31 Albany. “The Georgia River Network Promotes New App for River Recreation Safety”

March 1, 2022. KPVI News Channel 6. “Georgia River Network Launches Georgia River Guide App”

March 1, 2022. The McDuffie Progress. “Georgia River Network Launches River Guide App”

March 1, 2022. Griffin Daily News. “Georgia River Network Launches River Guide App”

February 28, 2022. Calhoun Times. “Georgia River Network launches Georgia River Guide Mobile App

February 23, 2022. Georgia Public Broadcasting. “Bill aims to speed up Georgia marshland ownership confirmation”

February 19, 2022. Albany Herald. “Georgia senators introduce bill to protect Chattahoochee River”

February 15, 2022. Cobb County Courier. “Ossoff, Warnock Sponsor Chattahoochee River Protection Bill”

February 10, 2022. Capitol Beat. “Ossoff, Warnock introduce bill to protect Chattahoochee River”

February 9, 2022. The Georgia Recorder. “Bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers push bill to prevent Okefenokee mining”

February 8, 2022. Savannah Business Journal. “Okefenokee Swamp Day to be proclaimed at Capital”

February 8, 2022. The Current. “New bill aims to protect Okefenokee Swamp from mining”

February 7, 2022. Coastal Courier. “Okefenokee Swamp Day To Be Proclaiimed at Georgia Capitol”

January 31, 2022. Saporta Report. “Georgia declares 407 miles of waterways safe for recreational use”

January 27, 2022. Common Ground News. “Georgia River Network Sets Family Paddle May 6-8”

January 27, 2022. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Plans Mother’s Day Outing”

January 27, 2022. Johnson City Press. “Georgia River Network Plans Mother’s Day Outing”

January 18, 2022. Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Blog. “Pending Mine Proposal Threatens Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp”

2021

December 17, 2021. Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Announces 2022 Paddle Georgia River Adventure Schedule”

December 15, 2021. Coastal Courier. “Georgia River Network Announces Its 2022 Paddle Georgia River Adventure Schedule”

December 15, 2021. GPB. “Environmentalists’ 2021 list of Georgia water problems features old and new issues”

December 14, 2021. The Georgia Recorder. “The Dirty Dozen: Coal ash and shipwreck on infamous water polluter list”

December 14, 2021. Atlanta Journal Constitution. “Report: These are the 12 Biggest Environmental Threats to Georgia”

November 18, 2021. Atlanta Journal Constitution. “Opinion: Save the Priceless Okefenokee”

November 15, 2021. Yale Climate Connections. “Why Protecting the Okefenokee Swamp Matters for the Climate”

November 5, 2021. Reporter Newspapers. “My Top 5 Something: Georgia River Network Executive Director Rena Ann Peck”

September 16, 2021. Center for Biological Diversity press release. “Mobile Billboard to Be Launched Friday in Atlanta to Spotlight Proposed Mine’s Threat to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge”

September 11, 2021. The Albany Herald via Yahoo! News. “Georgia River Network Plans Beginner River Safety Classes”

September 11, 2021. Johnson City Press. “Georgia River Network Plans Beginner River Safety Classes”

September 11, 2021. The Henry Herald. “The Georia River Network Plans Beginner River Safety Classes”

September 3, 2021. Saporta Report. “Okefenokee Swamp: Federal Clean Water Rules May Again Apply to Proposed Mine

August 19, 2021. Saporta Report. “Kayaking: A Sold Out Class Shows Huge Interest in Paddlesports”

August 17, 2021. Gwinnett Daily Post. “Georgia River Network Hosts Kayaking Classes”

August 16, 2021. Spectrum News 1. “How a Bowling Green Man is Using Paddling to Help Save Waterways”

August 15, 2021. Saporta Report. “Safe to Swim? Georgia’s Rivers Should Be Clean Enough to Play in the Water”

August 15, 2021. Georgia Recorder. “Virtual River Mapping Project Underway in Georgia Aims to Raise Awareness”

August 11, 2021. Star News. “Georgia River Network Offers Introductory Kayaking Classes to Help Address Training Gap”

August 11, 2021. The Moultrie Observer. “Paddle Events to Include Ochlockonee River and Flint River Excursions”

August 10, 2021. On Common Ground News. “Georgia River Network Offers Introductory Kayaking Classes to Train New Paddlers” 

August 4, 2021. The Henry Herald. “Georgia River Network Plans Summer Paddle Adventures”

August 4, 2021. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Plans Summer Paddle Adventures”

August 4, 2021. Gwinnett Daily Post. “Georgia River Network Plans Summer Paddle Adventures”

August 4, 2021. Clayton News Daily. “Georgia River Network Plans Summer Paddle Adventures”

August 1, 2021. Access WDUN. “Georgia River Network developing immersive map of Georgia rivers”

July 28, 2021. WABE / Atlanta’s NPR station. “Local Non-Profit Uses Technology To Map Out Georgia Rivers”

July 27, 2021. WALB Channel 10. “Google Map My River”

July 27, 2021. Northwest Georgia News. “River Network, EarthViews to Create ‘Google Street-View Style’ Maps of Georgia Rivers”

July 27, 2021. The Albany Herald. “River Network, EarthViews to Create Maps of Georgia Rivers”

July 27, 2021. The Henry Herald. “River Network, EarthViews to Create Maps of Georgia Rivers”

July 27, 2021. Gwinnett Daily Post. “River Network, EarthViews to Create Maps of Georgia Rivers”

July 26, 2021. The Georgia Sun. “Now You Can See Georgia’s Rivers Google Street View-Style

July 22, 2021. Bowling Green Daily News. “Bowling Green Man Keeps Paddling During Pandemic”

July 8, 2021. Marietta Daily Journal. “Local Completes 7-Day, 112-Mile River Journey”

July 7, 2021. Northwest Georgia News. “Rome Local Completes 7-Day, 112-Mile River Journey”

June 22, 2021. The Current. “Environmentalists Bank on State Regulators to Stop Okefenokee Mine”

June 21, 2021. Georgia Recorder. “Environmentalists Bank on State Regulators to Stop Okefenokee Mine”

June 20, 2021. The Albany Herald via Yahoo! News. “Paddle Georgia Takes to Flint for Post-COVID River Adventure”

June 20, 2021. Johnson City Press. “Paddle Georgia Takes to Flint for Post-COVID River Adventure”

June 19, 2021. The Rome Tribune. “As Paddlers Head for a 100-Mile River Trek They’ll Also be 360-Degree Digital Mapping the Route”

June 18, 2021. The Toccoa Record. “Paddlers Come from All Over for Tugaloo River History Paddle”

June 15, 2021. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Establishes Tugaloo River Trail”

June 15, 2021. Clayton News Daily. “Georgia River Network Establishes Tugaloo River Water Trail”

June 15, 2021. The Rockdale Newton Citizen. “Georgia River Network Establishes Tugaloo River Water Trail”

June 15, 2021. The Henry Herald. “Georgia River Network Establishes Tugaloo River Water Trail”

June 9, 2021. Saporta Report. “Georgia Pays Close Attention to Trail Ridge in Review of Okefenokee Mine Application”

June 8, 2021. The Tifton Gazette. “Fate of Planned Mine Near Okefenokee Left to Georgia Agency”

June 8, 2021. Reporter Newspapers. “Rolling on the River: Grab Your Paddles and Bikes for These Upcoming River Adventures”

May 28, 2021. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Environmental Groups Ramping Up Opposition to Okefenokee Mining Project”

May 7, 2021. The Chatsworth Times. “Georgia River Network to Host Fundraiser for Okefenokee”

April 29, 2021. The Augusta Chronicle. “Ocmulgee River Latest Subject of Georgia River Network Books”

April 29, 2021. Atlanta Intown. “Above the Waterline: Georgia Officials to Determine Fate of Okefenokee”

April 26, 2021. Clayton News-Daily. “Ocmulgee River User’s Guide is Sixth Book in Georgia River Network Series”

April 26, 2021. Jackson Progress-Argus. “Ocmulgee River User’s Guide is Sixth Book in Georgia River Network Series”

April 24, 2021. The Henry Herald. “Ocmulgee River User’s Guide is Sixth Book in Georgia River Network Series”

April 21, 2021. TN Town News. “Georgia River Network Releases Ocmulgee River User’s Guide”

April 21, 2021. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Releases Ocmulgee River User’s Guide”

April 21, 2021. Rome News-Tribune. “Georgia River Network’s New Guidebook Focuses on Ocmulgee River”

April 18, 2021. The Saporta Report. “Earth Day 2021: Hope Springs Eternal, Even with Threat to Okefenokee Swamp”

March 29, 2021. The Saporta Report. “Extracting Natural Resources from Natural Wonders: Okefenokee Swamp, Pamlico River”

March 2, 2021. The Henry Herald. “Georgia River Network Plans Pedal-Paddle Events”

March 2, 2021. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Plans Pedal-Paddle Events”

March 1, 2021. The Georgia Sun. “Will the Biden Administration Halt Mining Near Okefenokee”

March 1, 2021. The Current. Okefenokee lovers still hope state, Biden administration will halt mine”

March 1, 2021. The Georgia Recorder. Okefenokee lovers still hope state, Biden administration will halt mine”

February 25, 2021. Coastal Courier. Paddling, cycling events are opening

February 24, 2021. Catoosa County News / Rome News Tribune. Statewide river advocacy group opens registration for pedal-paddle events for cyclists and paddlers during the pandemic”

February 11, 2021. The Augusta Chronicle. “Bill Baab: Just one of those days happens to all of us”

February 9, 2021. The Henry Herald. River Network to host Mardi Gras masquerade to save Okefenokee”

February 8, 2021. WTOC. IKEA owner purchases nearly 11,000 acres of land in Georgia for conservation”

February 8, 2021. The Saporta Report. EPA’s mandated review of Georgia rivers usage resumes after two-year lag”

February 8, 2021. The Albany Herald. River Network to host Mardi Gras masquerade to save Okefenokee”

February, 2021. Vice News. “Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks Could Be the End of This Swamp”.

February 1, 2021. Northside Neighbor and The Marietta Daily Journal. “Sandy Springs Mardi Gras party to help protect Okefenokee Swamp

January 13, 2021. The Calhoun Times.  Chickamauga Creek, Oostanaula River adventures among river advocacy group’s 2021 paddle trips”

January 9, 2021. The Rockdale Citizen.Georgia River Network invites residents to enjoy adventure on the water this year”

January 8, 2021. Athens Banner Herald. Georgia River Network hosting trip along the St. Marys River”

January 6, 2021. The Jackson Progress Argus.  Georgia River Network invites residents to enjoy adventure on the water this year”

 

2020

December 30, 2020. The Albany Herald.  Georgia River Network plans outdoor adventures

December 22. 2020. GPB. Georgia Environmental Issues Wait In Limbo During Senate Runoff, Presidential Transition”

November 21, 2020. Northwest GA News. “Save the Okefenokee Swamp”.

November 19, 2020. Northside News.  “LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp must be protected”

November 18, 2020. GPB. “Georgia’s U.S. Senate Runoff Could Determine Fate Of Mine Near Okefenokee”

November 18, 2020. Savannah Morning News.  “Ogeechee River, Okefenokee on Georgia Water Coalition Dirty Dozen List.”

November 18, 2020. Savannah Morning News. “Okefenokee Miners Have More to Prove”

November 11, 2020. Savannah Morning News. “Mining President Pledges Project W0n’t Impact Okefenokee”.

November 4, 2020. The Neighbor. “Georgia Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment for more transparency in government spending”

November 4, 2020. Athens Banner Herald. River watchdog: Federal clean water law changes threaten Okefenokee”

November 4, 2020. The Savannah Morning News. River watchdog: Federal clean water law changes threaten Okefenokee”

November 4, 2020. The Center Square. “Georgia voters approve constitutional amendment for more transparency in government spending”

November 4, 2020. The Augusta Chronicle. “River watchdog: Federal clean water law changes threaten Okefenokee”

October 26, 2020. The Saporta Report.  “Volunteer environmental groups: Formidable force for Chattahoochee, South rivers”

October 24, 2020. WTOC. “Rule change could allow mining near Okefenokee Swamp”.

October 23, 2020. Our Daily Planet. “Trump Administration OKs Draining the Swamp — The Okefenokee Swamp”.

October 20, 2020. WABE. “Proposed Mine Near Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp Gets A Major Hurdle Removed” by Molly Samuel.

October 7, 2020. The Saporta Report. “Georgia Water Coalition commends ‘Clean 13’ for creating more sustainable Georgia”

September 18, 2020. The Neighbor. “Fulton County Named Water Hero”.

September 15, 2020. The Savannah Business Journal.  “Leading Water Protection Coalition Presents Award to Terrapin Beer Company”.

September 5, 2020. The Saporta Report. “Fulton County formally honored for ban on single-use plastics in county buildings”

September 2, 2020. The Moultrie Observer. “Flint River group receives Clean 13 award”.

September, 2, 2020. The Albany Herald. “Flint River Soil & Water Conservation District receives Clean 13 award”.

September 2, 2020.  WFXL-TV.  “Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District win special award” by Typhani Gray.

September 2, 2020. Southeast Farm Press.  “SW Georgia conservation district receives Clean 13 Water Heroes Award

September 2, 2020. WALB News.  “Southwest Ga. group receives award for cleaner water efforts”.

August 24, 2020. Savannah Now. NATURAL GEORGIA: Georgia river user’s guide to bring life to history, habitats, waterways”

August 20, 2020. Toccoa Record. “Tugaloo water trail named hidden gem”

July 27, 2020. Rome News Tribune. “Bike Paddle Event takes participants along scenic roads and waterways

View the zoom video of the Okefenokee Protection Alliance media roundtable held on July 13, 2020.

July 18, 2020. The Rome News Tribune. CRBI joins national alliance to protect Okefenokee Swamp.

July 18, 2020. KPVI 6. “Groups organize to save Okefenokee Swamp”.

July 15, 2020. The Brunswick News, Alliance formed to block mining plans by Gordon Jackson.

July 15, 2020. The Atlanta Journal Constitution.  Conservation groups form coalition to prevent mining at Okefenokee  By Nedra Rhone.

July 15, 2020. Alabama.com. Groups unite to stop Alabama company from mining near Georgia wildlife refuge by Gordon Jackson.

July 14, 2020. Capitol Beat. Coalition of environmental groups fighting proposed titanium mine by Dave Williams.

July 4, 2020. Rome News Tribune, “Georgia River Network adds bicycling to this year’s river paddle adventures“.

July 4, 2020. AJC, “Kayaking in GA: 5 Spots to Launch”.

June 20, 2020. KPVI6, “Paddlesports booming in spite of pandemic”.

June 20, 2020. The McDuffie Progress, “Paddlesports booming in spite of pandemic”.

June 11, 2020. The Augusta Chronicle, “Paddle Georgia Revised; Paddlers Now On Own” by Bill Baab.

June 3, 2020.  The Brunswick News, “Public comment period for mining project generates large response” by Gordon Jackson. 

May 28, 2020. Valdosta Daily Times, “Okefenokee, St. Marys among America’s most endangered rivers“.

May 28, 2020. The Saporta Report, “Okefenokee Swamp: More Than 60,000 Public Comments in Period Ending Thursday”, by David Pendered.

May 20, 2020. Athens Banner Herald. Paddle Georgia Creates a Pandemic Version of Its Annual Week Long Trip.

May 20, 2020. Savannah Morning News. Paddle Georgia Creates a Pandemic Version of Its Annual Week Long Trip.

May 16, 2020. Calhoun Times, “Georgia River Network Paddle Georgia 2020 cancelled; Pandemic Edition planned”.

May 15, 2020. The Albany Herald, Paddle Georgia cancels canoe trip, plans canoe-a-thon”.

April 21, 2020. Albany Herald, “Okefenokee Swamp, St. Marys River on Most Endangered list” .   

April 15, 2020. Brunswick News, “St. Marys River named among nation’s most endangered” by Gordon Jackson. 

April 14, 2020. Savannah Business Journal, “Okefenokee Swamp and St. Marys River named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2020”

April 14, 2020. Georgia Recorder, “Feds Open Mining Plan to Another Round of Public Comment” by Stanley Dunlap

March 28, 2020 – Savannah Morning News, “Would-be Okefenokee miners try new tactic” by Rena Ann Peck.

March 27, 2020 – The Saporta Report, “Army Corps advised smaller footprint for proposed mine near Okefenokee Swamp” by David Pendered.

March 14, 2020, KPVI6, “Spring on the Satilla kicks off year’s river adventures”

March 9, 2020,  Northside Neighbor, “State nonprofit hopes all enjoy Brews, Boats and Bands for Better Rivers in Sandy Springs” by Everett Catts.

February 20, 2020, The Union Recorder, “Oconee Outfitters Has What You Need for Outdoor Adventure”.

February 4, 2020 – The Albany Herald – “River Network Returns to Flint River for Paddle Georgia 2020”.

January 27, 2020 – Saporta Report – “2020: The Year Georgia Can Become a Leader in Outdoor Recreation” by Megan Anderson.

 

2019

December, 2019 – Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Newsletter, “Five Years of Fall Float on the Flint: A Comparison of Nitrate Data” and “Georgia River Network”.

December 31, 2019 – Charlton County Herald, “Letter to the Editor: US EPA still says mine would have substantial and unacceptable impact” http://www.charltoncountyherald.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-u-s-epa-still-says-mine/article_85630162-2bdd-11ea-8eaa-1f66a8e99c33.html

December 29, 2019 – The Catoosa County News, “Lets Make 20202 the Year of Trails in Floyd County ” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/opinion/editorials/let-s-make-the-year-of-trails-in-floyd-county/article_79f404ca-2813-11ea-85cc-d77c8ff0e35f.html

December 22, 2019 -The Albany Herald, “Paddle Georgia Spring on the Satilla Dates Announced” https://www.albanyherald.com/news/paddle-georgia-spring-on-the-satilla-dates-announced/article_19ba83a8-24e0-11ea-811e-47eee084ad13.html

December 10, 2019 – The Albany Herald, “Groups Speak Out Against Proposed Titatnium Mine”. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/groups-speak-out-against-proposed-titanium-mine/article_9a9421ac-1b8d-11ea-91af-67dacd3a4031.html

October 1, 2019, GEMC Georgia Magazine October 2019 Edition, “Rivers run through it” pg. 20-21., https://garivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/gemc_georgia_201910.pdf

September 27, 2019, WALB News 10, “Fall Float on the Flint event gearing up for October” https://www.walb.com/2019/09/27/fall-float-flint-event-gearing-up-october/

September 25, 2019, Albany Herald, “Georgia River Network returns to Flint River for Paddle Georgia 2020” https://www.albanyherald.com/features/georgia-river-network-returns-to-flint-river-for-paddle-georgia/article_7e1598a8-df97-11e9-95cc-cb06de26b45f.html

September 21, 2019, WSAV3, “Tybee hosts beach litter event on International Coastal Cleanup Day”https://www.wsav.com/weather-news/our-changing-climate/tybee-hosts-beach-litter-event-on-international-coastal-cleanup-day/

September 20, 2019, WTOC11, “EPA weighs in on mining proposal for Okefenokee Swamp” https://www.wtoc.com/2019/09/20/draft-add-pdf-epa-weighs-mining-proposal-okefenokee-swamp/

September 19, 2019, Savannah Morning News, “Agencies: Application for mining near Okefenokee incomplete” https://www.savannahnow.com/news/20190919/agencies-application-for-mining-near-okefenokee-incomplete

September 17, 2019, The Augusta Chronicle, “Deadline getting closer for Fall Float on the Flint” https://www.augustachronicle.com/sports/20190917/deadline-getting-closer-for-fall-float-on-flint

September 17, 2019, Bluffton Today, “Deadline getting closer for Fall Float on the Flint” https://www.blufftontoday.com/sports/20190917/deadline-getting-closer-for-fall-float-on-flint

September 17, 2019, Albany Herald, “Registration for Paddle Georgia Fall Float on the Flint ends Sept. 27” https://www.albanyherald.com/features/registration-for-paddle-georgia-fall-float-on-flint-ends-sept/article_eed81026-d965-11e9-a2ca-87bce804748b.html

September 17, 2019, WALB News 10, “It’s time to paddle the Flint” https://www.walb.com/2019/09/17/its-time-paddle-flint/

September 17, 2019, The Brunswick News, “International Coastal Cleanup comes to Isles on Saturday” https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/international-coastal-cleanup-comes-to-isles-on-saturday/article_300bf5e3-bb9b-57d5-84ae-3f19974b0ff2.html

September 9, 2019, Savannah Morning News, “For Okefenokee supporters, proposed mine too close to refuge” https://www.savannahnow.com/news/20190909/for-okefenokee-supporters-proposed-mine-too-close-to-refuge

September 2, 2019, National Public Radio, “In Georgia, An Old Mining Fight Resurfaces” https://www.npr.org/2019/09/02/756823518/in-georgia-an-old-mining-fight-resurfaces

August 29, 2019, Savannah Morning News, “Letters to the editor Friday: Mining next to Okefenokee remains a bad idea” https://www.savannahnow.com/opinion/20190829/letters-to-editor-friday-mining-next-to-okefenokee-remains-bad-idea

August 28, 2019, The Brunswick News, “Getting the aerial perspective on a titanium mining project” https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/getting-the-aerial-perspective-on-a-titanium-mining-project/article_e77c677a-d857-59c0-9f2b-3a372768e23d.html

August 22, 2019, Gwinnett Citizen, “Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Issues Call for Volunteers for Two Water Cleanup Events” https://gwinnettcitizen.com/local-news/4871-gwinnett-clean-beautiful-issues-call-for-volunteers-for-two-water-cleanup-events

August 14, 2019, Georgia Recorder, “Folkston Okefenokee mine hearing draws protests, skeptics” https://georgiarecorder.com/2019/08/14/folkston-okefenokee-mine-hearing-draws-protest-skeptics/

August 14, 2019, The Brunswick News, “Twin Pines explains plans to mine near Okefenokee” https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/twin-pines-explains-plans-to-mine-near-okefenokee/article_01d6c55a-1099-51bf-b3d5-0694c056600c.html

August 12, 2019, The Newnan-Times Herald, “Way Down Yonder” http://times-herald.com/news/2019/08/paddlers-visit-chattahoochee-bend-for-25th-anniversary-celebration

July 22, 2019, The Dahlonega Nugget, “Outdoor Adventure” https://www.thedahloneganugget.com/regional/outdoor-adventure

July 16, 2019, Albany Herald, “Paddle Georgia Fall Float on the Flint to feature locally produced food, beer, wine” https://www.albanyherald.com/features/paddle-georgia-fall-float-on-the-flint-to-feature-locally/article_ee4d73d6-a426-11e9-8f28-df9387d1b73b.html 

July 11, 2019, The Augusta Chronicle, “Canoe, kayak paddlers asked to pick next river adventure” https://www.augustachronicle.com/news/20190711/baab-canoe-kayak-paddlers-asked-to-pick-next-river-adventure

July 10, 2019, Calhoun Times, “Paddle Georgia Fall Float on the Flint to feature local offerings” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/calhoun_times/paddle-georgia-fall-float-on-the-flint-to-feature-local/article_63ddd6b2-a266-11e9-92cb-9b45e6c9dee4.html

July 7, 2019, Rome News-Tribune, “GRN asks river lovers to vote on 2020 trip” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/grn-asks-river-lovers-to-vote-on-trip/article_1b1aa826-9f7b-11e9-b3c3-0be8fc499bce.html

July 7, 2019, Marietta Daily Journal, “GRN asks river lovers to vote on 2020 trip” https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/news/state/grn-asks-river-lovers-to-vote-on-trip/article_ea041227-5c1f-5ed3-b2de-78e8ea0552b4.html

July 6, 2019, Albany Herald, “Georgia River Network asks river lovers to chose Paddle Georgia 2020 destination” https://www.albanyherald.com/features/georgia-river-network-asks-river-lovers-to-choose-paddle-georgia/article_f2400102-9e86-11e9-8588-5f2abf17ec10.html

July 5, 2019, The Daily Tribune News “Cartersville kayaker takes part in Paddle Georgia” http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/cartersville-kayaker-takes-part-in-paddle-georgia,22586

July 4, 2019, Gwinnett Citizen, “Georgia River Network ask river lovers to choose destination for Paddle Georgia 2020” https://gwinnettcitizen.com/local-news/4782-georgia-river-network-ask-river-lovers-to-choose-destination-for-paddle-georgia-2020

June 28, 2019, Golden Isles Magazine, “Navigating the Blackwater of the Satilla” by Bethany Leggett. https://www.goldenislesmagazine.com/features/navigating-the-blackwater-of-the-satilla/article_ef5e5f46-991e-11e9-b8ff-b3d02aa5ff60.html

June 27, 2019, Suwannee Democrat, “Paddle Georgia Explores the Suwannee River”  https://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/news/paddle-georgia-explores-the-suwannee-river/article_107d2976-9903-11e9-b429-d3efe8db3007.html

June 26, 2019, Newnan Times Herald, “Newnan Local Participates in Eigth 92-Mile River Journey”. http://times-herald.com/news/2019/06/newnan-local-participates-in-eighth-92-mile-river-journey

June 26, 2019, Calhoun Times, “Calhoun couple participates in 92-mile paddle adventure” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/calhoun_times/calhoun-couple-participates-in–mile-paddle-adventure/article_bfc7b7e0-9758-11e9-96d9-c7ca332f0c7a.html

June 20, 2019, Times Georgian, “Paddle Georgia an annual trek for Haralson woman” by Laura Camper. https://times-georgian.com/news/94372/paddle-georgia-an-annual-trek-for-haralson-woman/

June 18, 2019, WFXL Fox 31, “Georgia River Network: 350 people embark on Withlacoochee paddle trip this week” https://wfxl.com/news/local/grn-350-people-embark-on-withlacoochee-paddle-trip-this-week

June 17, 2019,  Albany Herald, “Paddle Georgia Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary on Withlacoochee” https://www.albanyherald.com/news/paddle-georgia-celebrates-th-anniversary-on-withlacoochee/article_ab1bb3c0-912a-11e9-a87f-83375e4b2ee0.html

June 15, 2019, Marietta Daily Journal, “Locals to Participate in Seve Day 92 Mile River Journey” https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/news/state/locals-to-participate-in-seven-day–mile-river-journey/article_7f9ee66b-f37a-56cb-b078-d0cbc85e90de.html

June 13, 2019, Valdosta Daily Times, “Quarterman to Canoe Paddle Georgia”, https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/quarterman-to-canoe-paddle-georgia/article_040fe573-c1d5-5d74-9719-f64699f7df40.html

June 13, 2019, The Toccoa Record, “Donation Boosts Water Trail” by Tom Law.

June 11, 2019, Rome News Tribune, “Georgia River Network Celebrates 15 Years of Paddle Georgia” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/georgia-river-network-celebrates-th-year-of-paddle-georgia/article_3563bbd4-8c96-11e9-80c3-f759bdb952ab.html

May 16, 2019, The Augusta Chronicle, “Fishing Report” by Bill Baab. https://www.augustachronicle.com/news/20190516/fishing-report-greenbrier-pair-triumphs-in-season-finale

May 10, 2019, The Northside Neighbor, “Georgia River Network head hoping all Paddle Georgia” by Everett Catts. https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/georgia-river-network-head-hoping-all-paddle-georgia/article_b257a3ce-736b-11e9-b116-8f5f3ee5e1f6.html

May 9, 2019, Morgan County Citizen, “River group holding May 11 fundraising float” https://morgancountycitizen.com/2019/05/09/river-group-holding-may-11-fundraising-float/

May 7, 2019. Online Athens, “Kayak trip and festival on Apalachee River set for Saturday” https://www.onlineathens.com/news/20190507/kayak-trip-and-festival-on-apalachee-river-set-for-saturday

May 4, 2019, Atlanta Intown, “Above the Waterline: Cumberland Island is a complex and fragile beauty” by Sally Bethea. https://atlantaintownpaper.com/2019/05/above-the-waterline-cumberland-island-is-a-complex-and-fragile-beauty/

April 10, 2019, Athens Banner Herald. “New book details nature and history along the Oconee River corridor” by Wayne Ford.

April 5, 2109, The Rome News Tribune. “Locals to join in on 21-mile paddle trip on Satilla Riverhttp://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/locals-to-join-in-on–mile-paddle-trip-on/article_ef389450-5701-11e9-a5bf-972a5fdb384c.html

April 1, 2019, Northside Neighbor, “Buckhead’s Stricker named head of Georgia River Network” https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/northside_sandy_springs/business/buckhead-s-stricker-named-head-of-georgia-river-network/article_bf6e2b1e-54b2-11e9-95db-ff5dfbba2c30.html

March 15, 2019, The Toccoa Record, “Tugaloo Officially Developing Water Trail”, by Angie Ramage. https://www.thetoccoarecord.com/tugaloo-officially-developing-water-trail

March 14, 2019 – Valdosta Times, “Row, Row Your Boat: Residents to paddle Withlacoochee, Suwannee” https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/row-row-your-boat-residents-to-paddle-withlacoochee-suwannee/article_1fb30e49-704d-5db5-810b-d837990ab76f.html

February 20, 2019 – The Albany Herald, “Georgia River Network offers teacher scholarships” https://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-river-network-offers-teacher-scholarships/article_c972a097-90a1-54e8-97e5-179904eb884b.html

February 17, 2019 – Gwinnet Daily Post, “Georgia River Network opens registration for Paddle Georgia 2019″ by Madison Greer. https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/entertainment/georgia-river-network-opens-registration-for-paddle-georgia/article_f89cfd33-2f5a-51cb-815d-ac25aabe2d51.html

February 14, 2019 – Athens Banner Herald, “River Network’s annual paddle trip to cross two states and 92 miles of water”. https://www.onlineathens.com/news/20190214/river-networks-annual-paddle-trip-to-cross-two-states-and-92-miles-of-water

February 8, 2019 – The Post Searchlight – “Registration for week-long river journey begins February 7” https://www.thepostsearchlight.com/2019/02/08/registration-for-week-long-river-journey-begins-february-7/

February 5, 2019 – Dawson County News, “Registration for Georgia River Network’s 15th Paddle Georgia begins Feb. 7”  https://www.dawsonnews.com/local/registration-for-georgia-river-networks-15th-paddle-georgia-begins-feb-7/

January 8, 2019 – Coosa Valley News – “CRBI Welcomes New Outreach Coordinator”.   http://coosavalleynews.com/2019/01/crbi-welcomes-new-outreach-coordinator/

 

2018

 

January 18, 2018 – The Lincoln Journal -“Paddle adventure set for April 7-8” http://www.lincolnjournalonline.com/news/2018-01-18/News/Paddle_adventure_set_for_April_78.html

January 15, 2018 – The Brunswick News – “Registration open for Satilla River kayaking trip” https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/registration-open-for-satilla-river-kayaking-trip/article_3c7f637e-f7b2-5bae-bb82-621718ac7114.html

February 19, 2018 Athens Banner-Herald – “Paddle Georgia trip highlights emerging water trails”
http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180219/paddle-georgia-trip-highlights-emerging-water-trails

February 21, 2018 – Southeast Green – “Paddle Georgia 2018 Highlights Emerging Trails on Yellow and Ocmulgee Rivers June 16-22” http://southeastgreen.com/index.php/news/georgia/17320-paddle-georgia-2018-highlights-emerging-water-trails-on-yellow-and-ocmulgee-rivers-june-16-22

February 24, 2018 – The Augusta Chronicle – Savannah Riverkeeper pushing to turn Lock and Dam into whitewater attraction http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2018-02-24/savannah-riverkeeper-pushing-turn-lock-and-dam-whitewater-attraction

March 2, 2018 – Marietta Daily Journal – Paddle GA highlights emerging water trail system on Yellow and Ocmulgee rivers http://www.mdjonline.com/news/lifestyle/paddle-georgia-highlights-emerging-water-trail-system-on-yellow-and/article_554887a6-1e72-11e8-b489-674a0458b6fa.html

February 25, 2018 – Registration open for Paddle GA 2018 https://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20180225/281913068599892

March 1, 2018. Monroe County Reporter, “Paddle GA will bring visitors on the river trail”. http://www.mymcr.net/sports/paddle-georgia-will-bring-visitors-on-the-river-trail/article_a4e1d3ba-1d9d-11e8-89aa-0b391633849a.html

March 22, 2018 – Online Athens – Georgia River Network offering paddle-trip scholarships for teachers http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180322/georgia-river-network-offering-paddle-trip-scholarships-for-teachers

May 3, 2018 – Oconee Enterprise, “Southern Environmental Law Center Opposes Apalachee Intake”. http://www.oconeeenterprise.com/news/article_09c1927a-4cb5-11e8-a940-ef7b3252d1e6.html

June – Georgia Trend Magazine. “Take It Easy” by Karen Kirkpatrick. http://www.georgiatrend.com/June-2018/Take-It-Easy/

June 12, 2018 Locals to Participate in 7-day, 86-mile River Journey
Gwinnett Citizen https://gwinnettcitizen.com/local-news/4142-locals-to-participate-in-7-day-86-mile-river-journey

June 13, 2018, Covington News, “More than 250 Paddlers to Explore Yellow, Ocmulgee Rivers during Paddle Georgia 2018 “ https://www.covnews.com/living/arts-entertainment/more-250-paddlers-explore-yellow-ocmulgee-rivers-during-paddle-georgia-2018/

June 13, 2018, Albany Herald “Adventurers to make weeklong, 86-mile trip on Georgia rivers” by Jon Gosa. http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/hundreds-of-kayakers-to-participate-in-paddle-georgia-event/article_471f0c75-e3a1-56a1-87ee-dd5f755c1eab.html

June 14, 2018. Rockdale Newton Citizen. “Porterdale Pool Party to celebrate Yellow River Water Trail” http://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/local/newton/porterdale-pool-party-to-celebrate-yellow-river-water-trail/article_dfc00851-3993-525f-8102-672142394b24.html

June 19, 2018. Paddle Georgia makes stop in Porterdale By Alice Queen
http://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/local/newton/paddle-georgia-makes-stop-in-porterdale/article_b873e613-0a48-5894-936d-58f0f5bbed6c.html

June 19, 2018. Pike County Journal Reporter by Rachel McDaniel. Pike County
Reporter. http://www.pikecountygeorgia.com/archives/7214-Locals-participate-in-seven-day,-86-mile-river-journey.html

June 21, 2018. Jackson Argus, “Paddle Georgia boaters explore Ocmulgee River” by Michael Davis. http://www.jacksonprogress-argus.com/news/local/paddle-georgia-boaters-explore-ocmulgee-river/article_c23890e1-6a0b-571e-961f-5c5d8d64696c.html

July 5,2018. WALB News 10, “Georgia River Network seeks input on annual destination”. http://www.walb.com/story/38580721/georgia-river-network-seeks-input-on-annual-river-destination

July 5, 2018. Albany Herald, “Vote for Paddle Georgia’s 2019 destination is open”. http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/vote-for-paddle-georgia-s-destination-is-open/article_1d4e4d3b-ae6b-538f-915d-1da301b767ed.html

July 5, 2018. Online Athens, “River group seeks input on Paddle Georgia destination” by the Georgia River Network. http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180705/river-group-seeks-input-on-paddle-georgia-destination

July 3, 2018. GPB News. Paddle Georgia 2018 Meanders Down the Ocmulgee and Yellow Rivers by Sophie Peel. http://gpbnews.org/post/paddle-georgia-2018-meanders-down-ocmulgee-and-yellow-rivers

July 7, 2018. Gwinnett Citizen. Georgia River Network asks river lovers to choose the destination for Paddle Georgia’s 15th Anniversary Adventure in June 2019” by Staff Reports. https://gwinnettcitizen.com/local-news/4206-georgia-river-network-asks-river-lovers-to-choose-the-destination-for-paddle-georgia-s-15th-anniversary-adventure-in-june-2019

July 26, 2018. Saporta Report. Bacterial testing of river water a new feature of Float on the Flint this autumn By David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/bacterial-testing-of-river-water-a-new-feature-of-float-on-the-flint-this-autumn/

July 29, 2018. Northwest GA News .Romans Encouraged to Float the Flint. http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/lifestyles/local/romans-encouraged-to-float-the-flint/article_7154e90e-91c6-11e8-9bba-2bbaae83fc1b.html

July 30, 2018 – WTOC “Flint Riverkeeper Meetings Begin Today” by Dave Miller.

September 19, 2018 – The Union Recorder, “River Day Slated This Weekend at Greenway” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/river-day-slated-this-weekend-at-greenway/article_8cdf8eb4-bb8c-11e8-8afc-d793c82f47ad.html

Sep 23, 2018 Rome News Tribune Nina Lovel, president 2018 CRBI Board of Directors http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/opinion/letters/celebrating-joe/article_3dae4f4e-bda6-11e8-bce0-5b72b9d7bff3.html

Sept 26, 2018 WALB News, “Paddle down Georgia’s great rivers” by Dave Miller. https://www.walb.com/2018/09/26/paddle-down-georgias-great-rivers/

September 27, 2019 -Dawson News, “Paddle Georgia’s 15th run set to cross Florida border in 2019 ” https://www.dawsonnews.com/local/paddle-georgias-15th-run-set-to-cross-florida-border-in-2019/

September 2018 – Adopt a Stream Newsletter, Paddle GA 2018

Oct 3, The Albany Herald, “Fifth annual Fall Float on the Flint begins Saturday”
https://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/fifth-annual-fall-float-on-the-flint-begins-saturday/article_a6479b9c-19fe-535f-a4cd-d2da7321458a.html

October 3, 2018 – The Moultrie Observer, “Paddle Georgia to Cross Florida Line”.

December 17, 2018 – The Northeast Georgia, “Follow the Trail” by Tom Law.  https://www.thenortheastgeorgian.com/free-local-publications-news-subscribers/follow-trail

December 5, 2018 – Herald Leader in Fitzgerald, “Leighton Talks About River Trip”

 

2017

January 5, 2017 – The Citizen, “Satilla Paddle Adventure April 1-2”
Posted by Staff Writer. 

January 5, 2017 – The Citizen, “Satilla Paddle Adventure April 1-2” Posted by Staff Writer. http://thecitizen.com/2017/01/05/satilla-paddle-adventure-apr-1-2/

January 28th, 2017—Floyd News, “A week-long canoe/kayak adventure from Dawsonville to Rome” Posted by Staff reports
HYPERLINK.

January 31st, 2017, Cartersville Patch, “Registration Opens for 125-Mile Paddle Trip on Etowah River” Posted by: Kristal Dixon (Patch Staff)
HYPERLINK: http://patch.com/georgia/cartersville/registration-opens-125-mile-paddle-trip-etowah-river

February 2nd, 2017, Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News, “Paddling the Etowah: Trip offered by nonprofit” Posted by: Sampson Jenkins
Hyperlink: http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/paddling-the-etowah-trip-offered-by-nonprofit/article_875b0e06-e9aa-11e6-91dd-8bb38d2cff59.html

February 8th, 2017, Dawson News, “Week-long river adventure to travel the Etowah” Posted by: Unknown. HYPERLINK: http://www.dawsonnews.com/section/1/article/19648/

February 9th,2017, The Mcduffie Progress, “Little River Water Trail making big strides”, Posted by: Brian Hobbs

March 12, 2017- AccessWDUN- “Paddle Georgia scholarships offered Georgia teachers” By:AccessWDUN staff. HYPERLINK: http://accesswdun.com/article/2017/3/511608/paddle-georgia-scholarships-offered-some-georgia

March 13th, 2017 – Saporta Report, “Georgia’s nascent water trail network garners support from state lawmakers” By: David Pendered. Hyperlink: http://saportareport.com/georgias-nascent-water-trail-network-garners-support-state-lawmakers/

March 11th, 2017 – Albany Herald, “Georgia River Network lauds passage of HR 281” By: Staff Reports. Hyperlink: http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-river-network-lauds-passage-of-hr/article_4c2c07a8-b76a-51f4-a37a-19fcb778da68.html

WABE 90.1 FM Newscast – Molly Samuel Interview with Gwyneth Moody – Statewide House Water Trails Resolution 281. March 14, 2017. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\192.168.1.200\\\\\\\\share\\\\\\\\Media relations\\\\\\\\GRN\\\\\\\\ WABE_90.1_Interview_Newscast_3.14.17_WaterTrails_ResolutionHR281_Moody.mp3

March 21st,2017, Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News-“Down river: Paddle trip celebrating spring” Posted by: Sampson Jenkins. Hyperlink: http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/down-river-paddle-trip-celebrating-spring/article_b5574ad6-0e94-11e7-9db5-3342d9e9cc3b.html

March 16th,2017. The Augusta Chronicle.” Baab: More than 100,000 trout to be stocked into Georgia’s mountain streams”.Posted By: Bill Baab. Hyperlink: http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/2017-03-16/baab-more-100000-trout-be-stocked-georgia-s-mountain-streams

March 21st, 2017, Forsyth News – “Paddle Georgia applications open for teachers”-Posted by: Isabel Hughes. Hyperlink: http://www.forsythnews.com/section/3/article/32447/

March 17th, 2017. Cross Roads News -“Teachers can apply for Paddle Georgia scholarships”. Posted By: Cross Roads News. Hyperlink: http://crossroadsnews.com/news/2017/mar/17/teachers-can-apply-paddle-georgia-scholarships/

March 28, 2017. AJC Metro Newspaper- “Teachers have a chance to join weeklong adventure on river”. By: Staff.
April 7th, 2017. Southeast Green- “Legislators protect water, property rights, but concerns remain about coal ash waste, other clean water protections”. Posted By: Staff. Hyperlink:http://www.southeastgreen.com/index.php/news/georgia/16896-legislators-protect-water-property-rights-but-concerns-remain-about-coal-ash-waste-other-clean-water-protections

April 17,2017. Jackson Progress-” Rollin’ on the River: Local residents paddle the Satilla”. Posted by: Sherri Ellington. Hyperlink: http://www.jacksonprogress-argus.com/news/local/rollin-on-the-river-local-residents-paddle-the-satilla/article_a500c469-e23e-56cc-8526-95d394013911.html

May 11, 2017. Online Athens- “New Users Guide on Flint River” released by UGA Press
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/outdoors/2017-05-11/new-user-s-guide-flint-river-released-uga-press

May 16, 2017. Rome News- Tribune- “Pepperell Teacher Ready for Paddle Georgia” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/lifestyles/hometown_headlines/pepperell-teacher-ready-for-paddle-georgia/article_0b32564c-39ee-11e7-b80a-a718a631938f.html

June 12, 2017. Southeast Green- “Nearly 400 Paddlers to Journey on Etowah River during Paddle Georgia 2017 June 17-23”

June 13, 2017. Dawson News- “Paddle Georgia to pass through Dawson this weekend” http://www.dawsonnews.com/section/1/article/20130/preview/

June 19, 2017. Rome News Tribune- “New Boat Ramp at Hardin Bridge is open, though finishing work continues” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/new-boat-ramp-at-hardin-bridge-is-open-though-finishing/article_2b59032e-54b2-11e7-aa61-f3bb4e0f92c7.html

June 19 2017. The Ridge 957- “Paddle Georgia is on the River!” http://theridge957.com/paddle-georgia-2017-river/

June 20, 2017. Dawson News- “Paddle Georgia Launches into Weeklong Etowah Trek”

June 21, 2017. Rome News Tribune- “Water Testing a Part of the Journey” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/water-testing-a-part-of-the-journey/article_6ebb1a7a-56fc-11e7-b644-ab97caea7324.html

June 30 2017. The Telegraph- “106 Mile Kayak Trip will Boost Teachers Classroom Instruction” http://www.macon.com/news/local/education/article159154249.html

August 10, 2017. Forsyth County News Online, “Eagle’s Beak Park officially open to public in north Forsyth” by Kelly Whitmire. https://www.forsythnews.com/local/local-government/eagles-beak-park-officially-open-public-north-forsyth/

October 6, 2017. WALB News 10- “‘Fall Float’ begins on the Flint”.

October 7, 2017. Albany Herald – “ Fall Float on the Flint” http://www.albanyherald.com/fall-float-on-the-flint/collection_9cea00c6-ab90-11e7-a034-e3289c3274e6.html

October 8, 2017 . WFXL Fox 31 – “Boaters Gear Up For 48-mile Adventure” http://wfxl.com/news/local/boaters-gear-up-for-48-mile-adventure

2016

January 26, 2016 – The Times-Union, “Spots left for 2-day, 17-mile paddle trip on Satilla River” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2016-01-26/story/spots-left-2-day-17-mile-paddle-trip-satilla-river” http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2016-01-26/story/spots-left-2-day-17-mile-paddle-trip-satilla-river

February 4, 2016 – Northwest Georgia News, “Paddle Georgia returning to Conasauga, Oostanaula rivers in June” by Doug Walker. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-returning-to-conasauga-oostanaula-rivers-in-june/article_24c7ac92-ca3c-11e5-86ff-bba2db0fc1c1.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-returning-to-conasauga-oostanaula-rivers-in-june/article_24c7ac92-ca3c-11e5-86ff-bba2db0fc1c1.html

February 8, 2016 – Rome News Tribune, “Paddle Georgia: Registration open for week-long, 103-mile paddle; Rome Residents encouraged to sign up” by Severo Avila. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/lifestyles/rome_life/paddle-georgia-registration-open-for-week-long–mile-paddle/article_3d10c9e8-cc38-11e5-b255-dbb1b15065b4.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/lifestyles/rome_life/paddle-georgia-registration-open-for-week-long–mile-paddle/article_3d10c9e8-cc38-11e5-b255-dbb1b15065b4.html HYPERLINK “http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160207/282213714863689/TextView” http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160207/282213714863689/TextView

February 14, 2015 – Savannah Morning Now, “Scholars explore how we shape Georgia coast and it shapes us” by Mary Landers. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-02-14/scholars-explore-how-ga-coast-shaped-its-people-and-its-people-shaped-coast#” http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-02-14/scholars-explore-how-ga-coast-shaped-its-people-and-its-people-shaped-coast#

February 15, 2016 – Saporta Report, “Ga. Water Coalition urges legislators to protect Georgia’s water” by Chris Manganiello HYPERLINK “http://saportareport.com/ga-water-coalition-urges-legislators-to-protect-georgias-water/” http://saportareport.com/ga-water-coalition-urges-legislators-to-protect-georgias-water/ HYPERLINK “http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article61159072.html” http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article61159072.html

February 17, 2016 – CBS46.com, “Jackson Lake popular destination for Atlanta trash, litter” by Dante Renzulli.

February 18, 2016 – Ledger-Enquirer, “Editorial: Flint water crisis can’t happen here? Think again.” HYPERLINK “http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article61159072.html” http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article61159072.html

February 26, 2016 – Atlanta Progressive News, “Two bills would protect Georgia’s bodies of water” by Gloria Tatum. HYPERLINK “http://atlantaprogressivenews.com/2016/02/26/two-bills-would-protect-georgias-bodies-of-water/” http://atlantaprogressivenews.com/2016/02/26/two-bills-would-protect-georgias-bodies-of-water/

February 29, 2016 – The Citizen, “Teachers offered scholarships for river journey.” HYPERLINK “http://thecitizen.com/schools/teachers-offered-scholarships-river-journey” http://thecitizen.com/schools/teachers-offered-scholarships-river-journey

March 7, 2016 – Georgia River Network Weblog, “Seeing Something You’ve Never Seen Before on the Conasauga” by Georgia River Network. HYPERLINK “https://garivernetwork.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/seeing-something-youve-never-seen-before-on-the-conasauga/” \\\\\\\\t “_blank” https://garivernetwork.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/seeing-something-youve-never-seen-before-on-the-conasauga/.

March 9, 2016 – Gainesville Times, “Bill would exempt DOT from environmental reviews” by Joshua Silavent. HYPERLINK “http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/115607/” \\\\\\\\t “_blank” http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/115607/

March 18, 2016 – Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Ga. Power eyes rural site for possible nuke plant” by Dan Chapman and Russell Grantham. HYPERLINK “http://www.myajc.com/news/business/ga-power-eyes-rural-site-for-possible-nuke-plant/nqn5M/” \\\\\\\\t “_blank” http://www.myajc.com/news/business/ga-power-eyes-rural-site-for-possible-nuke-plant/nqn5M/

April 01, 2016 – The Brunswick News, “Georgia River Network to take paddlers down the Satilla River” by Taylor Cooper. HYPERLINK “http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/life/georgia-river-network-to-take-paddlers-down-the-satilla-river/article_722e5bdc-b6d0-5de3-b85f-615891827639.html” \\\\\\\\t “_blank” http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/life/georgia-river-network-to-take-paddlers-down-the-satilla-river/article_722e5bdc-b6d0-5de3-b85f-615891827639.html

April 4, 2016 – The Island Packet, “Unfiltered Lowcountry: Altamaha River trip offers an older world” by Matt Richardson. HYPERLINK “http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/article69811682.html” http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/article69811682.html

April 5, 2016 – Moultrie Observer, “TV show to feature Ochlockonee River trip” by Staff. “ HYPERLINK “http://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/tv-show-to-feature-ochlochonee-river-trip/article_c6b44baa-fac5-11e5-840f-1b77ca8b9db6.html” http://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/tv-show-to-feature-ochlochonee-river-trip/article_c6b44baa-fac5-11e5-840f-1b77ca8b9db6.html

April 13, 2016 – The Citizen, “Flint River water trail in the works.” HYPERLINK “http://thecitizen.com/community/flint-river-water-trail-works”http://thecitizen.com/community/flint-river-water-trail-works

April 16, 2016 – Albany Herald, “Flint Water Trail currently under development” by Staff Reports. HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/flint-river-water-trail-currently-under-development/article_23567893-ad14-59c5-b95c-2dbd7c0c027a.html”http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/flint-river-water-trail-currently-under-development/article_23567893-ad14-59c5-b95c-2dbd7c0c027a.html

May 4, 2016 – Online Athens, “Proposed Outlay Reservoir Project Stays in Athens-Clarke water supply Plan” by Jim Thompson. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-05-04/proposed-outlay-reservoir-project-stays-athens-clarke-water-supply-plan” http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-05-04/proposed-outlay-reservoir-project-stays-athens-clarke-water-supply-plan

May 17, 2016 – Online Athens, “Space still available on 103-mile canoe trip hosted by Georgia River Network” by Special. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-05-17/space-still-available-103-mile-canoe-trip-hosted-georgia-river-network” http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-05-17/space-still-available-103-mile-canoe-trip-hosted-georgia-river-network

May 22, 2016 – Saporta Report, “Excitement draining for reservoir boondoggles” by Chris Manganiello. HYPERLINK “http://saportareport.com/excitement-reservoir-boondoggles-draining/” http://saportareport.com/excitement-reservoir-boondoggles-draining/

May 23, 2016 – MyInforms.com, “BUZZ: BIG SATURDAY BREWING IN DOWNTOWN ROME. PADDLE GEORGIA SAILS INTO CALHOUN JUNE 22. AN OLYMPIC MEMORY. By: Jack Druckenmiller. HYPERLINK “http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/05/20/buzz-big-saturday-brewing-in-downtown-rome-paddle-georgia-sails-into-calhoun-june-22-an-olympic-memory/” http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/05/20/buzz-big-saturday-brewing-in-downtown-rome-paddle-georgia-sails-into-calhoun-june-22-an-olympic-memory/ HYPERLINK “http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/34053762-buzz-big-saturday-brewing-in-downtown-rome-paddle-georgia-sails-into-calhoun-june-22-an-olympic-memory/” http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/34053762-buzz-big-saturday-brewing-in-downtown-rome-paddle-georgia-sails-into-calhoun-june-22-an-olympic-memory/ May 25, 2016 – Oconee County Observations, “Oconee County expecting report in June evaluating options for discharge from calls creek plant” by Lee Becker.

May 27, 2016 – Savannah Morning News, “Georgia’s new EPD director light on environmental experience,” by Mary Landers. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-05-27/georgias-new-epd-director-light-environmental-experience” http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-05-27/georgias-new-epd-director-light-environmental-experience

May 31, 2016 – The Florida Times-Union, “5 years after big fishkill, Ogeechee River has recovered, officials say” by May Landers. HYPERLINK “http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2016-05-31/story/5-years-after-big-fishkill-ogeechee-river-has-recovered-officials-say#” http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2016-05-31/story/5-years-after-big-fishkill-ogeechee-river-has-recovered-officials-say#

May 31, 2016 – Savannah Morning News, “5 years after fish kill, Ogeechee on the mend” by Mary Landers. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2016-05-31/5-years-after-fish-kill-ogeechee-mend” http://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2016-05-31/5-years-after-fish-kill-ogeechee-mend

June 3, 2016 – Online Athens, “Boat ramp at Athens’ Ben Burton Park will be part of the “Blue Trail” one day.” By Lee Shearer. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-06-03/boat-ramp-athens-ben-burton-park-will-be-part-blue-trail-one-day” http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-06-03/boat-ramp-athens-ben-burton-park-will-be-part-blue-trail-one-day. Satilla Riverkeeper Spring 2016 Newsletter, “Spring on the Satilla Huge Success” by Mary Freund.

June 2016 – Georgia Trend, “Sustainable Georgia: Collecting Water,” by Ben Young. HYPERLINK “http://www.georgiatrend.com/June-2016/Sustainable-Georgia-Collecting-Water/” http://www.georgiatrend.com/June-2016/Sustainable-Georgia-Collecting-Water/

June 9, 2016 – The Union-Recorder, “Milledgeville woman to embark on 103-mile kayak.” HYPERLINK “http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/milledgeville-woman-to-embark-on–mile-kayak/article_419a3494-2e5e-11e6-a50e-9f02f96b5972.html” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/milledgeville-woman-to-embark-on–mile-kayak/article_419a3494-2e5e-11e6-a50e-9f02f96b5972.html.

June 13, 2016 – Hometown Headlines, “Paddle Georgia, 400-plus strong, beings trek from Whitfield to Rome’s Heritage Park on Saturday.” HYPERLINK “http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/13/paddle-georgia-400-plus-strong-begins-trek-from-whitfield-to-romes-heritage-park-on-saturday/” http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/13/paddle-georgia-400-plus-strong-begins-trek-from-whitfield-to-romes-heritage-park-on-saturday/.

June 15, 2016 – Albany Herald, “Georgia River Network’s Paddle Georgia 2016 to begin this weekend” by staff reports. HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-river-network-s-paddle-georgia-to-begin-this-weekend/article_31ccb85f-9a68-584b-807e-1b43e2235a59.html” http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-river-network-s-paddle-georgia-to-begin-this-weekend/article_31ccb85f-9a68-584b-807e-1b43e2235a59.html.

June 16, 2016 – Chattanooga Times Free Press, “Looking for a weekend getaway? Here are some ideas to enjoy the great outdoors” by Susan Pierce. HYPERLINK “http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/life/entertainment/story/2016/jun/16/out-about/371051/” http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/life/entertainment/story/2016/jun/16/out-about/371051/. http://www.pressreader.com/usa/chattanooga-times-free-press/20160616/282930974645656

June 16, 2016 – Valdosta Daily Times, “More than 400 prepare for canoe/kayak adventure.” HYPERLINK “http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/ga_fl_news/ga-fl-at-a-glance/article_4864873c-33f6-11e6-88a6-17e066835ae0.html” http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/ga_fl_news/ga-fl-at-a-glance/article_4864873c-33f6-11e6-88a6-17e066835ae0.html

June 17, 2016 – Middle Georgia CEO, “Georgia River Network’s Paddle Georgia 2016 to begin this weekend,” by Staff Report. HYPERLINK “http://middlegeorgiaceo.com/news/2016/06/georgia-river-networks-paddle-georgia-2016-begin-weekend/” http://middlegeorgiaceo.com/news/2016/06/georgia-river-networks-paddle-georgia-2016-begin-weekend/

June 18, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Paddle Georgia begins today, ends in Rome on June 24,” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-begins-today-ends-in-rome-on-june/article_c3862f4c-350e-11e6-b835-7bc52cd2ca44.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-begins-today-ends-in-rome-on-june/article_c3862f4c-350e-11e6-b835-7bc52cd2ca44.html.

June 19, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Georgia Paddlers cover 15 miles on Day 1” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/georgia-paddlers-cover-miles-on-day/article_781f9af6-35d2-11e6-a369-6bffd3a414da.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/georgia-paddlers-cover-miles-on-day/article_781f9af6-35d2-11e6-a369-6bffd3a414da.html

June 19, 2016 – Hometown Headlines, “This week: government meetings, baseball, and Paddle Georgia with street party in Calhoun, Journey’s End celebration in Rome,” by hometownheadlines. HYPERLINK “http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/19/this-week-government-meetings-baseball-and-paddle-georgia-with-street-party-in-calhoun-journeys-end-celebration-in-rome/” http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/19/this-week-government-meetings-baseball-and-paddle-georgia-with-street-party-in-calhoun-journeys-end-celebration-in-rome/.

June 20, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Coosa paddlers find decades-old mussels on Day 2,” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/coosa-paddlers-find-decades-old-mussels-on-day/article_efad26e0-3692-11e6-b90e-4bae22686e1f.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/coosa-paddlers-find-decades-old-mussels-on-day/article_efad26e0-3692-11e6-b90e-4bae22686e1f.html

June 20, 2016 – WRGA, “Paddle Georgia continues this week,” by staff reports. HYPERLINK “http://wrganews.com/common/page.php?feed=1&id=78981&is_corp=1” http://wrganews.com/common/page.php?feed=1&id=78981&is_corp=1. June 21, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Paddle Georgia pulls 800 pounds of trash from river, has 13-mile trek to Calhoun today,” by Ramsey Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-pulls-pounds-of-trash-from-river-has-/article_062d4b6a-3761-11e6-a7bb-63ea992950c1.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-pulls-pounds-of-trash-from-river-has-/article_062d4b6a-3761-11e6-a7bb-63ea992950c1.html.

June 22, 2016 – Hometown Headlines, “Outdoors: Paddle Georgia brings river party to downtown Calhoun tonight,” by hometownheadlines.

June 22, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Otters, osprey greet Conasauga paddlers; group moves to Oostanaula today,” by Ramsey Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/otters-ospreys-greet-conasauga-paddlers-group-moves-to-oostanaula-today/article_d180cfc0-382f-11e6-b20e-6b7a000e080a.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/otters-ospreys-greet-conasauga-paddlers-group-moves-to-oostanaula-today/article_d180cfc0-382f-11e6-b20e-6b7a000e080a.html

June 22, 2016 – The Daily Citizen, “A special experience” by Chris Whitfield. HYPERLINK “http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/a-special-experience/article_311ea09a-38e6-11e6-8e4f-eff32ef9d13c.html” http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/a-special-experience/article_311ea09a-38e6-11e6-8e4f-eff32ef9d13c.html

June 22, 2016 – The Daily Citizen, “Not just a good ride” HYPERLINK “http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/opinion/not-just-a-good-ride/article_e8d36bde-38e2-11e6-b8bb-47b63e1c3cb7.html” http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/opinion/not-just-a-good-ride/article_e8d36bde-38e2-11e6-b8bb-47b63e1c3cb7.html.

June 22, 2016 – Gainesville Times, “508-acre waterfront development near Braselton gets planners’ OK,” by Jeff Gill.

June 23, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Paddle Georgia in Calhoun” HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-continues-in-calhoun/article_fba4277a-38fc-11e6-bfad-8bb21be22f79.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-continues-in-calhoun/article_fba4277a-38fc-11e6-bfad-8bb21be22f79.html.

June 23, 2016 – Hometown Headlines, “Outdoors: Paddle Georgia party at Heritage Park later today. Plus: Watch arrival from Off Broad, River Dog,” by hometownheadlines. HYPERLINK “http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/23/outdoors-paddle-georgia-flotilla-continues-103-mile-journey-to-rome-photos-calendar-additional-coverage/” http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/23/outdoors-paddle-georgia-flotilla-continues-103-mile-journey-to-rome-photos-calendar-additional-coverage/.

June 24, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Paddle Georgia trek to end today in Rome,” by Ramsey Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-trek-to-end-today-in-rome/article_f5e9deec-39c4-11e6-8ec4-eb527d24211c.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-trek-to-end-today-in-rome/article_f5e9deec-39c4-11e6-8ec4-eb527d24211c.html

June 25, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Paddle Georgia participants finish journey,” by Ramsey Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-participants-finish-journey/article_970b7d06-3a94-11e6-9628-632c206f85ee.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-participants-finish-journey/article_970b7d06-3a94-11e6-9628-632c206f85ee.html

June 25, 2016 – Phinizy Center for Water Sciences, “Paddle Georgia-Back to Augusta,” by Ruth Mead. HYPERLINK “http://phinizycenter.org/paddle-georgia-back-augusta/” http://phinizycenter.org/paddle-georgia-back-augusta/

June 25, 2016 – Press Reader, “Good paddle, good friends” by Ramsey Cook. http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160625/281479275717252. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/good-paddle-good-friends/article_f3030255-0ae9-5634-a6b9-03cf017563ff.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/good-paddle-good-friends/article_f3030255-0ae9-5634-a6b9-03cf017563ff.html

June 30, 2016 – Lake Lanier, “Register now for the Fall Float on the Flint,” by Robert Sutherland. HYPERLINK “http://lakelanier.com/2016/06/register-now-fall-float-flint/” http://lakelanier.com/2016/06/register-now-fall-float-flint/.

June 30, 2016 – The Citizen, “GRN plans Float on the Flint.” HYPERLINK “http://thecitizen.com/community/grn-plans-float-flint” http://thecitizen.com/community/grn-plans-float-flint.

July 3, 2016 – ITravelEasy, “Hundreds take partial in 103-mile Paddle Georgia trip.” HYPERLINK “http://itraveleasy.com/hundreds-take-part-in-103-mile-paddle-georgia-trip/”

July 3, 2016 – Forsyth County News, “Hundreds take part in 103-mile Paddle Georgia trip,” by Jennifer Linn. HYPERLINK “http://www.forsythnews.com/section/1/article/30474/” http://www.forsythnews.com/section/1/article/30474/.

July 6, 2016 – Albany Herald, “Registration open for 56-mile Fall Float on the Flint,” by Jennifer Parks. HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/registration-open-for–mile-fall-float-on-the-flint/article_313197ba-5ca2-57b8-ba2f-3e76a544d68a.html” http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/registration-open-for–mile-fall-float-on-the-flint/article_313197ba-5ca2-57b8-ba2f-3e76a544d68a.html.

July 8, 2016 – Savannah Morning News, “Test well shows arsenic at Plant McIntosh in Rincon,” by Mary Landers. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/effingham-now-news/2016-07-08/test-well-shows-arsenic-plant-mcintosh-rincon” http://savannahnow.com/effingham-now-news/2016-07-08/test-well-shows-arsenic-plant-mcintosh-rincon

July 10, 2016 – Rome News Tribune, “Rome watching Paulding reservoir plans; City Manager Sammy Rich doesn’t foresee problem.” HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/rome-watching-paulding-reservoir-plans-city-manager-sammy-rich-doesn/article_2ca15590-465a-11e6-a3a0-d7da51461f92.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/rome-watching-paulding-reservoir-plans-city-manager-sammy-rich-doesn/article_2ca15590-465a-11e6-a3a0-d7da51461f92.html

July 14, 2016 – Press Reader, “Local paddlers sought for Fall Float” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160714/282033326534968” http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160714/282033326534968

July 16, 2016 – Storm Water Systems blog, “Paddle Georgia removes 800 lbs of trash from Georgia rivers” by Gary Hopkins. HYPERLINK “http://stormwatersystems.com/paddle-ga-removes-800-lbs-of-trash-from-georgia-rivers/” http://stormwatersystems.com/paddle-ga-removes-800-lbs-of-trash-from-georgia-rivers/

July 21, 2016 – Press Reader, “Local paddlers encouraged to sign up for Fall Float on the Flint” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160721/281762743609086” http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160721/281762743609086

July 25, 2016 – OnlineAthens, UGA Press publishes user’s guide for the Broad River by Wayne Ford. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-07-25/uga-press-publishes-users-guide-broad-river” http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-07-25/uga-press-publishes-users-guide-broad-river

August 10, 2016 – The Blackshear Times, “Satilla Gets Set For State Spotlight” by Staff. http://www.theblacksheartimes.com/news/satilla-gets-set-for-state-spotlight/article_65956ae0-5e78-11e6-b3fd-0b65dc7d1f92.html

August 11, 2016 – Lake Oconee Breeze, “Lower Oconee Hidden Gem Paddle Campout to Highlight Watershed” by Gwyneth Moody. HYPERLINK “http://www.lakeoconeebreeze.net/news/lower-oconee-hidden-gem-paddle-campout-to-highlight-watershed/article_0aaffb1a-5f34-11e6-8dce-87abef371ff1.html” http://www.lakeoconeebreeze.net/news/lower-oconee-hidden-gem-paddle-campout-to-highlight-watershed/article_0aaffb1a-5f34-11e6-8dce-87abef371ff1.html

August 13, 2016 – The Brunswick News, “Group says plans for coal ash storage does not constitute clean-up” by Deborah Bayliss. HYPERLINK “http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/group-says-plans-for-coal-ash-storage-does-not-constitute/article_5b74b0f6-ff2e-57fd-8290-923cbef4521c.html” http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/group-says-plans-for-coal-ash-storage-does-not-constitute/article_5b74b0f6-ff2e-57fd-8290-923cbef4521c.html

August 17, 2016 – The Herald-Leader, “Journey on a river system is also trip through history, water use issues” by Sherri Butler. HYPERLINK “http://www.herald-leader.net/editionviewer/default.aspx?Edition=f2e5f13c-ceee-490a-81ab-6244a0dd9e8d&Page=946437e7-125c-4195-a444-238f78d85e38” http://www.herald-leader.net/editionviewer/default.aspx?Edition=f2e5f13c-ceee-490a-81ab-6244a0dd9e8d&Page=946437e7-125c-4195-a444-238f78d85e38

August 27, 2016 – Cherokee Tribune Ledger News, “Fun flows on the Etowah river” by HYPERLINK “http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/fun-flows-on-the-etowah-river/article_af50ffac-6bf0-11e6-ac2d-a7186a4b4691.html” http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/fun-flows-on-the-etowah-river/article_af50ffac-6bf0-11e6-ac2d-a7186a4b4691.html by ?.

September 2, 2016 – Northwest GA News, “Silent spill: Jet fuel reached river, but accident went almost unnoticed” by Andy Miller. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/associated_press/news/national/silent-spill-jet-fuel-reached-river-but-accident-went-almost/article_42bd3fd8-7139-11e6-9aff-878bc6252f89.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/associated_press/news/national/silent-spill-jet-fuel-reached-river-but-accident-went-almost/article_42bd3fd8-7139-11e6-9aff-878bc6252f89.html

September 5, 2016 – The Union-Recorder, “Event aims to generate interest, awareness of Oconee River” by Will Woolever. HYPERLINK “http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/event-aims-to-generate-interest-awareness-on-oconee-river/article_8794cce2-73b5-11e6-889d-cf754aadba84.html” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/event-aims-to-generate-interest-awareness-on-oconee-river/article_8794cce2-73b5-11e6-889d-cf754aadba84.html

September 7, 2016 – Union Recorder, “Event aims to generate interest, awareness on Oconee River” by Will Woolever. HYPERLINK “http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/event-aims-to-generate-interest-awareness-on-oconee-river/article_8794cce2-73b5-11e6-889d-cf754aadba84.html” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/event-aims-to-generate-interest-awareness-on-oconee-river/article_8794cce2-73b5-11e6-889d-cf754aadba84.html Dalton Daily Citizen Valdosta Daily Times The Tifton Gazette SuwanneeDemocrate.com

September 8, 2016 – The McDuffie Progress, “Development of Little River water trail begins” by Caitlin Boland. HYPERLINK “http://www.mcduffieprogress.com/article_7592.shtml” http://www.mcduffieprogress.com/article_7592.shtml September 9, 2016 – AJC, “Georgia ratchets up drought alert” by Dan Chapman.

September 14, 2016 – Tribune Ledger News, “Canoe launch dedicated to river enthusiast” by Sampson Jenkins. HYPERLINK “http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/canoe-launch-dedicated-to-river-enthusiast/article_c166b5b4-7ad8-11e6-9c15-1fe73d120373.html” http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/canoe-launch-dedicated-to-river-enthusiast/article_c166b5b4-7ad8-11e6-9c15-1fe73d120373.html

September 27, 2016 – Union-Recorder, “Hidden Gem Paddle & Campout draws visitors to Milledgeville” HYPERLINK “http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/hidden-gem-paddle-campout-draws-visitors-to-milledgeville/article_b0f05842-8457-11e6-b6d5-73b9f6c7e5ae.html” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/hidden-gem-paddle-campout-draws-visitors-to-milledgeville/article_b0f05842-8457-11e6-b6d5-73b9f6c7e5ae.html

October 3, 2016– 11 Alive, “Why is Atlanta losing billions of gallons in water each year?” by Andy Pierrotti. HYPERLINK “http://www.11alive.com/news/local/investigations/atlanta-losing-billions-of-gallons-a-year/328291738” http://www.11alive.com/news/local/investigations/atlanta-losing-billions-of-gallons-a-year/328291738

October 4, 2016–The Citizen, “Float on the Flint launches this weekend” by staff. HYPERLINK “http://thecitizen.com/lifestyle/float-flint-launches-weekend” http://thecitizen.com/lifestyle/float-flint-launches-weekend

October 6, 2016–The Augusta Chronicle, “Baab: Three area governments are among Little River Water Trail stakeholders” by Bill Baab. HYPERLINK “http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/outdoors/fishing/2016-10-06/baab-three-area-governments-are-among-little-river-water-trail” http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/outdoors/fishing/2016-10-06/baab-three-area-governments-are-among-little-river-water-trail 17

November, 2016–The Florida Times-Union, “Georgia River Network’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ include proposed Camden Spaceport, Broadhurst Landfill, offshore oil-gas exploration” by Terry Dickson. HYPERLINK “http://jacksonville.com/news/2016-11-17/georgia-river-network-s-dirty-dozen-includes-proposed-camden-spaceport-broadhurst” http://jacksonville.com/news/2016-11-17/georgia-river-network-s-dirty-dozen-includes-proposed-camden-spaceport-broadhurst

December 12, 2016 – Madison Journal Today “Ribbon cutting held for Briar’s Landing” Posted by Staff Writer. HYPERLINK “http://www.madisonjournaltoday.com/archives/8755-Ribbon-cutting-held-for-Briars-Landing.html”

2015

January 3, 2015 – AlbanyHerald.com, “Georgia Supreme Court to hear Grady County lake case appeal” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/jan/03/georgia-supreme-court-to-hear-grady-county-lake/” http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/jan/03/georgia-supreme-court-to-hear-grady-county-lake/

January 5, 2015 – Jacksonville.com, “Georgia high court hears arguments on law establishing buffers along rivers and wetlands” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://jacksonville.com/breaking-news/2015-01-05/story/georgia-high-court-hears-arguments-law-establishing-buffers-along” http://jacksonville.com/breaking-news/2015-01-05/story/georgia-high-court-hears-arguments-law-establishing-buffers-along

January 19, 2015 – SuwanneeDemocrat.com, “HamCo: High school student logo contest for Alapaha River Water Trail by WWALS” by Joyce Marie Taylor. HYPERLINK “http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/news/hamco-high-school-student-logo-contest-for-alapaha-river-water/article_df650786-9fe3-11e4-9de6-577d07f04725.html” http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/news/hamco-high-school-student-logo-contest-for-alapaha-river-water/article_df650786-9fe3-11e4-9de6-577d07f04725.html

February 6, 2015 – Florida Environments, “Florida, Georgia issue subpoenas to groups in water legal fight” by Bruce Ritchie. HYPERLINK “http://floridaenvironments.com/water/florida-georgia-issue-subpoenas-groups-water-legal-fight/” http://floridaenvironments.com/water/florida-georgia-issue-subpoenas-groups-water-legal-fight/

February 11, 2015 – The Blackshear Times, “Local collaborative developing multi-county Satilla paddle trail” by Wayne Hardy. HYPERLINK “http://www.theblacksheartimes.com/articles/2015/02/11/news/doc54da5ebb6e552131624084.txt” http://www.theblacksheartimes.com/articles/2015/02/11/news/doc54da5ebb6e552131624084.txt

February 15, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Paddle Georgia to venture on Ogeechee River” by Bryan County Now. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2015-02-15/paddle-georgia-venture-ogeechee-river” http://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2015-02-15/paddle-georgia-venture-ogeechee-river

February 24, 2015 – StatesboroHerald.com, “Paddle Georgia to host Ogeechee River event” by Joe Cook. (press release) HYPERLINK “http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/66107/” http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/66107/

March 15, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Ogeechee paddle scholarships offered to teachers” by Bryan County Now. HYPERLINK “http://dining.savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2015-03-15/ogeechee-paddle-scholarships-offered-teachers” http://dining.savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2015-03-15/ogeechee-paddle-scholarships-offered-teachers

March 25, 2015 – OnlineAthens.com, “Georgia EPD produces drought rules to mixed reaction” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-03-25/georgia-epd-produces-drought-rules-mixed-reaction” http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-03-25/georgia-epd-produces-drought-rules-mixed-reaction HYPERLINK “http://www.topix.com/forum/state/ga-gov/TO7UK8VRIHP8UIPSN” http://www.topix.com/forum/state/ga-gov/TO7UK8VRIHP8UIPSN HYPERLINK “http://www.southcarolinasc.com/2015/03/georgia-epd-produces-drought-rules-to-mixed-reaction/” http://www.southcarolinasc.com/2015/03/georgia-epd-produces-drought-rules-to-mixed-reaction/

April 2, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Rayonier pollution not permit violation, court find” by Mary Landers. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-04-01/rayonier-pollution-not-permit-violation-court-finds” http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-04-01/rayonier-pollution-not-permit-violation-court-finds

April 13, 2015 – The EarthShare of Ga Daily shared GRN’s gawaterwire blog “Rayonier and the Altamaha River” by Chris Manganiello. HYPERLINK “http://paper.li/EarthShareGa/1317388838?edition_id=eb4a39d0-e1e8-11e4-a46b-0cc47a0d164b&utm_campaign=paper_sub&utm_medium=email&utm_source=subscription” http://paper.li/EarthShareGa/1317388838?edition_id=eb4a39d0-e1e8-11e4-a46b-0cc47a0d164b&utm_campaign=paper_sub&utm_medium=email&utm_source=subscription

April 17, 2015 – OnlineAthens, “Weed Warriors Ed, Sue Wilde and Bruno Biri, who watches over Athens waters, win Alec Little environmental awards” by Lee Shearer. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2015-04-17/weed-warriors-ed-sue-wilde-and-bruno-giri-who-watches-over-athens-waters” http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2015-04-17/weed-warriors-ed-sue-wilde-and-bruno-giri-who-watches-over-athens-waters

April 17, 2015 – CovNews.com, “Row, row, row your boat” by Meris Lutz. HYPERLINK “http://www.covnews.com/section/1/article/59085/” http://www.covnews.com/section/1/article/59085/

April 21, 2015 – RedandBlack.com, “Earth Week at UGA promotes sustainability awareness” by Lindsey Smith. HYPERLINK “http://www.redandblack.com/uganews/earth-week-at-uga-promotes-sustainability-awareness/article_05a966a4-e79b-11e4-aa74-43ecd1a40186.html” http://www.redandblack.com/uganews/earth-week-at-uga-promotes-sustainability-awareness/article_05a966a4-e79b-11e4-aa74-43ecd1a40186.html

May 16, 2015 – The Daily Tribune News, “Local residents to venture on Ogeechee River June 20-26” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.daily-tribune.com/newsx/item/2503-local-residents-to-venture-on-ogeechee-river-june-20-26” http://www.daily-tribune.com/newsx/item/2503-local-residents-to-venture-on-ogeechee-river-june-20-26

May 19, 2015 – TheCrier, “Local Women on 95-mile paddle” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.thecrier.net/news/article_67c96ac6-fe31-11e4-8033-73f6038777b2.html” http://www.thecrier.net/news/article_67c96ac6-fe31-11e4-8033-73f6038777b2.html

May 27, 2015 – GainesvilleTimes, “New Federal Water Rule Addresses Health of Streams, Other Wetlands” by Jeff Gill. HYPERLINK “http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/109987/” http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/109987/

May 28, 2015 – RockdaleCitizen.com, “Outdoor events scheduled in Arabia Mountain Area” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/2015/may/28/outdoor-events-scheduled-in-arabia-mountain-area/” http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/2015/may/28/outdoor-events-scheduled-in-arabia-mountain-area/

June 2, 2015 – NorthWestGeorgiaNews.com, “TRED president Julie Smith has list of panels to attend at Georgia Trail Summit this week” by Jeremy Stewart. HYPERLINK “http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/110127/” http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/110127/

June 11, 2015 – Times-Enterprise, “Advocates push Georgia Power to remove the waste from retired plants” by Jill Nolin. HYPERLINK “http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/state_news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_c53bb4b6-1051-11e5-a56c-f77610785164.html” http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/state_news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_c53bb4b6-1051-11e5-a56c-f77610785164.html HYPERLINK “http://www.cnhinews.com/article_dceade7a-0fb1-11e5-9016-0fc7cdef8c58.html” http://www.cnhinews.com/article_dceade7a-0fb1-11e5-9016-0fc7cdef8c58.html HYPERLINK “http://georgia.citynewsline.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants” http://georgia.citynewsline.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants HYPERLINK “http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_31f50e56-0fc4-11e5-9793-ef57fa7bf560.html” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_31f50e56-0fc4-11e5-9793-ef57fa7bf560.html HYPERLINK “http://www.cnhinews.com/article_dceade7a-0fb1-11e5-9016-0fc7cdef8c58.html” http://www.cnhinews.com/article_dceade7a-0fb1-11e5-9016-0fc7cdef8c58.html

June 12, 2015 – DaltonDailyCitizen.com, “Advocates push Georgia Power to remove waste from retired plants” by Jill Nolin. HYPERLINK “http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_99475ade-1175-11e5-9f88-c37658b7e769.html” http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_99475ade-1175-11e5-9f88-c37658b7e769.html

June 15, 2015 – TimesEnterprise.com, “Tired Creek decision reversed” by Patti Dozier. HYPERLINK “http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/tired-creek-decision-reversed/article_cf23dec2-13c1-11e5-8196-e371de030714.html” http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/tired-creek-decision-reversed/article_cf23dec2-13c1-11e5-8196-e371de030714.html

June 15, 2015 – AJC, “Ga high court ruling a setback for environmentalists” by Aaron Gould Sheinin. HYPERLINK “http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/ga-high-court-ruling-a-setback-for-environmentalis/nmdMD/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstubtomyajcpremium” http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/ga-high-court-ruling-a-setback-for-environmentalis/nmdMD/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstubtomyajcpremium

June 15, 2015 – Borocast.com, “Paddle Georgia on the Ogeechee” by Stacy George. HYPERLINK “http://borocast.com/2015/06/paddle-georgia-on-the-ogeechee/” http://borocast.com/2015/06/paddle-georgia-on-the-ogeechee/

June 15, 2015 – Canoe&Kayak, “Paddle Georgia 2015 Kicks off June 20” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.canoekayak.com/events/paddle-georgia-2015-kicks-off-june-20/” http://www.canoekayak.com/events/paddle-georgia-2015-kicks-off-june-20/

June 15, 2015 – The Florida Times Union, “Georgia justices rule buffers not required for freshwater marshes” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2015-06-15/story/georgia-justices-rule-buffers-not-required-freshwater-marshes” http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2015-06-15/story/georgia-justices-rule-buffers-not-required-freshwater-marshes

June 15, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “High court decides buffers aren’t required around freshwater marshes” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-15/georgia-supreme-court-buffers-arent-required-around-freshwater-marshes” http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-15/georgia-supreme-court-buffers-arent-required-around-freshwater-marshes

June 15, 2015 – WSAV 3, “Georgia Supreme Court says rules marshland not protected, But New State Law says it is” by JoAnn Merrigan. HYPERLINK “http://wsav.com/2015/06/15/georgia-supreme-court-says-rules-marshland-not-protected-but-new-state-law-says-it-is/” http://wsav.com/2015/06/15/georgia-supreme-court-says-rules-marshland-not-protected-but-new-state-law-says-it-is/

June 16, 2015 – AJC, “GA Supremes eliminate many vegetates stream buffers, supports EPD director’s policy change” by Aaron Gould Sheinin. (no link)

June 16, 2015 – Peach Pundit, “GA Supreme Court Uphold EPD Guidelines on Waterway Buffers” by Charlie. HYPERLINK “http://www.peachpundit.com/2015/06/16/ga-supreme-court-upholds-epd-guidelines-on-waterway-buffers/” http://www.peachpundit.com/2015/06/16/ga-supreme-court-upholds-epd-guidelines-on-waterway-buffers/

June 17, 2015 – Connect Statesboro, “Six things to do in Statesboro this summer” by Brittani Howell HYPERLINK “http://www.connectstatesboro.com/news/article/6929/” http://www.connectstatesboro.com/news/article/6929/

June 17, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Lack of freshwater buffer could impact coastal wetlands” by Michael Hall. HYPERLINK “http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/lack-of-freshwater-buffer-could-impact-coastal-wetlands/article_1f0f8b03-d127-56e3-9c9b-e78fc742f78d.html” http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/lack-of-freshwater-buffer-could-impact-coastal-wetlands/article_1f0f8b03-d127-56e3-9c9b-e78fc742f78d.html

June 17, 2015 – WALB, “Litigation no longer pending during Tired Creek Lake project” by Catherine Patterson. HYPERLINK “http://www.walb.com/story/29344869/litigation-no-longer-pending-during-tired-creek-lake-project” http://www.walb.com/story/29344869/litigation-no-longer-pending-during-tired-creek-lake-project

June 18, 2015 – WJCL, “Sign-up NOW to paddle the Ogeechee and enjoy River’s end” by Ogeechee Riverkeeper. HYPERLINK “http://www.wjcl.com/news/local-news/sign-up-now-to-paddle-the-ogeechee-and-enjoy-rivers-end/21038251/story” http://www.wjcl.com/news/local-news/sign-up-now-to-paddle-the-ogeechee-and-enjoy-rivers-end/21038251/story

June 18, 2015 – The EarthShare of Ga Daily, “Buff Battles: Past, Present and Future?” – Chris’s gawaterwire blog was highlighted in Earthshare’s email.

June 19, 2015 – Saporta Report, “Annual Paddle Georgia event begins Saturday, to pass site of environmental victory” by David Pendered. HYPERLINK “http://saportareport.com/annual-paddle-georgia-event-begins-saturday-to-pass-site-of-environmental-victory/” http://saportareport.com/annual-paddle-georgia-event-begins-saturday-to-pass-site-of-environmental-victory/

June 19, 2015 – Just Atlanta News, “Paddle Georgia” by staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.justatlantanews.com/tag/annual-paddle-georgia/” http://www.justatlantanews.com/tag/annual-paddle-georgia/

June 19, 2015 – Forsyth News, “Paddle Georgia trip includes local teacher, several Forsyth residents” by Megan Reed. HYPERLINK “http://www.forsythnews.com/section/1/article/27596/” http://www.forsythnews.com/section/1/article/27596/

June 20, 2015 – Daily Journal, “Nearly 400 paddlers expected to take weeklong trip down 95 miles of Ogeechee River” by Associated Press. HYPERLINK “http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/ac8959df4eb44728838a125d325a0265/GA–River-Trip” http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/ac8959df4eb44728838a125d325a0265/GA–River-Trip

June 20, 2015 – The Telegraph, “Hundreds taking 7-day trip along 95 miles of Ogeechee River” by AP. HYPERLINK “http://www.macon.com/2015/06/20/3806784_hundreds-taking-7-day-trip-along.html?rh=1” http://www.macon.com/2015/06/20/3806784_hundreds-taking-7-day-trip-along.html?rh=1 HYPERLINK “http://www.wsbtv.com/ap/ap/georgia/hundreds-taking-7-day-trip-along-95-miles-of-ogeec/nmhG9/” http://www.wsbtv.com/ap/ap/georgia/hundreds-taking-7-day-trip-along-95-miles-of-ogeec/nmhG9/

June 24, 2015 – Canoe&Kayak, “Paddle Georgia: Dispatch from the Ogeechee River” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.canoekayak.com/travel/paddle-georgia-dispatch-from-the-ogeechee-river/” http://www.canoekayak.com/travel/paddle-georgia-dispatch-from-the-ogeechee-river/

June 24, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Regional Events” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/hardeeville/2015-06-24/regional-events” http://savannahnow.com/hardeeville/2015-06-24/regional-events

June 24, 2015 – Do Savannah, “River’s end celebration wraps up 95-mile paddling journey” by Amanda Dickey. HYPERLINK “http://www.dosavannah.com/article/tue-06232015-2217/river-s-end-celebration-wraps-95-mile-paddling-journey” http://www.dosavannah.com/article/tue-06232015-2217/river-s-end-celebration-wraps-95-mile-paddling-journey

June 25, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Ogeechee Riverkeeper hosts River’s End Celebration” by Amanda Dickey. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/do/2015-06-25/ogeechee-riverkeeper-hosts-rivers-end-celebration” http://savannahnow.com/do/2015-06-25/ogeechee-riverkeeper-hosts-rivers-end-celebration

June 26, 2015 – Sierra Club, “The Georgia Chapter Office Paddle Georgia” by Staff HYPERLINK “http://action.sierraclub.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=385728.0&dlv_id=357487” http://action.sierraclub.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=385728.0&dlv_id=357487

June 26, 2015 – BG Buzz, “Paddle Georgia: Ogeechee River” by staff. HYPERLINK “http://thebgbuzz.com/event/paddle-georgia-ogeechee-river/?instance_id=6928225” http://thebgbuzz.com/event/paddle-georgia-ogeechee-river/?instance_id=6928225

June 27, 2015 – Canoe&Kayak, “Paddle Georgia: Dispatch from the Ogeechee River” by Joe Cook HYPERLINK “http://www.canoekayak.com/travel/paddle-georgia-dispatch-from-the-ogeechee-river/” http://www.canoekayak.com/travel/paddle-georgia-dispatch-from-the-ogeechee-river/ HYPERLINK “http://bayak.com/paddle-news.php?iu=2448259” http://bayak.com/paddle-news.php?iu=2448259 HYPERLINK “http://playak.com/paddle-news.php?iu=2448259” http://playak.com/paddle-news.php?iu=2448259

June 27, 2015 – SavannahNow, “Paddlers pay tribute to pristine river” by Kaitlin Bain. HYPERLINK “http://m.savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-27/paddlers-pay-tribute-pristine-river#gsc.tab=0” http://m.savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-27/paddlers-pay-tribute-pristine-river#gsc.tab=0

June 29, 2015 – Ogeechee Riverkeeper Email, “Paddle Georgia Success!” by Emily Markesteyn. HYPERLINK “http://hosted.vresp.com/424443/3170444281/1734500935/cf1b455c19/” http://hosted.vresp.com/424443/3170444281/1734500935/cf1b455c19/

June 30, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Rules over lawn watering, car washing during next drought are approved” by Walter Jones.

June 17, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Lack of freshwater buffer could impact coastal wetlands” by Michael Hall. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-30/rules-over-lawn-watering-car-washing-during-next-drought-are-approved” http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-30/rules-over-lawn-watering-car-washing-during-next-drought-are-approved HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-06-30/rules-over-lawn-watering-car-washing-during-next-drought-are-approved” http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-06-30/rules-over-lawn-watering-car-washing-during-next-drought-are-approved HYPERLINK “http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2015-06-30/georgia-gets-new-outdoor-water-use-rules” http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2015-06-30/georgia-gets-new-outdoor-water-use-rules

June 30, 2015 – The Augusta Chronicle, “Georgia gets new outdoor water use rules” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2015-06-30/georgia-gets-new-outdoor-water-use-rules”

July 1, 2015 – News 95.5, “Georgia seta water use limits for next drought” by Marcy Williams. HYPERLINK “http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/state-regional/georgia-sets-water-use-limits-next-drought/nmpy4/” http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/state-regional/georgia-sets-water-use-limits-next-drought/nmpy4/

July 1, 2015 – Canoe&Kayak, “Common Waters, Common Ground” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.canoekayak.com/photos/common-waters-common-ground/” http://www.canoekayak.com/photos/common-waters-common-ground/

July 2, 2015 – Newton Citizen, “East Georgia to seek damages, move forward with landfill plan in Newton County” by Alice Queen. HYPERLINK “http://www.newtoncitizen.com/news/2015/jul/02/east-georgia-to-seek-damages-move-forward-with/” http://www.newtoncitizen.com/news/2015/jul/02/east-georgia-to-seek-damages-move-forward-with/

July 5, 2015 – Gainesville Times, “Georgia joins 8 other states suing for feds over new water regulations” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/110725/” http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/110725/

July 9, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Georgia aquifer test comes up dry” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-09/state-underwater-aquifer-test-comes-dry” http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-09/state-underwater-aquifer-test-comes-dry

July 10, 2015 – Online Athens, “Georgia aquifer test comes up dry” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-07-10/georgia-aquifer-test-comes-dry” http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-07-10/georgia-aquifer-test-comes-dry

July 12, 2015 – Gainesville Times, “Gainesville residents tackle river on annual paddle trip” by Kelsey Williamson. HYPERLINK “http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/199/article/110808/” http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/199/article/110808/

July 22, 2015 – The Herald-Leader, “Hot weather, plenty of strainer couldn’t mar the beauty of the Ogeechee for Cindy Leighton” by Sherri Butler. HYPERLINK “http://herald-leader.net/editionviewer/default.aspx?Edition=51fbe52a-b778-4892-9bdd-1aa8d2b18aef&Page=44aa3bf9-b007-43cd-a5c9-f9153d6bb345” http://herald-leader.net/editionviewer/default.aspx?Edition=51fbe52a-b778-4892-9bdd-1aa8d2b18aef&Page=44aa3bf9-b007-43cd-a5c9-f9153d6bb345

July 26, 2015 – Albany Herald, “About 200 paddlers expected for four-day Flint Float” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/jul/26/about-200-paddlers-expected-for-four-day-flint/” http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/jul/26/about-200-paddlers-expected-for-four-day-flint/

July 29, 2015 – OnlineAthens, “Registration open for fall canoe trip along Flint River” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-07-29/registration-open-fall-canoe-trip-along-flint-river” http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-07-29/registration-open-fall-canoe-trip-along-flint-river

August 11, 2015 – AJC, “Get your paddle on with Georgia river trips” by Shelia Poole. HYPERLINK “http://www.ajc.com/news/events/get-your-paddle-on-with-georgia-river-trips/nnGtc/” http://www.ajc.com/news/events/get-your-paddle-on-with-georgia-river-trips/nnGtc/

September 10, 2015 -The Covington News, “Making Porterdale a destination for visitors” by Sandra Brands.

September 14, 2015 – The Citizen, “Locals to tackles Flint River” by Staff.

September 10, 2015 – Chattahoochee Nature Center’s e-newsletter (announcement about Weekend for Rivers 2015)

September 15, 2015 – Athens Banner Herald News, “Bogart Woman to Paddle The Flint River in 70 Mile Journey” by Wayne Ford HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2015-09-15/bogart-woman-paddle-flint-river-70-mile-journey” http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2015-09-15/bogart-woman-paddle-flint-river-70-mile-journey

September 15, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Paddle the Flint River, spaces available” Mary Landers Blog

September 18, 2015- Marietta Daily Journal “Locals to Participate in Annual River Event”

September 19, 2015- Albany Herald News “Albany Residents to Participate on Float on the Flint” by Staff Reports

September 21, 2015 – Root Rated, “5 Spectacular Paddling Trips South of Atlanta This Fall” by Alexa Lampasona. HYPERLINK “https://rootsrated.com/stories/best-paddling-trips-south-atlanta” https://rootsrated.com/stories/best-paddling-trips-south-atlanta

September 22, 2015- The Covington News “Yellow River Jam Welcomes Paddlers From Around State” by Staff? HYPERLINK “http://www.covnews.com/section/14/article/60558/preview/” http://www.covnews.com/section/14/article/60558/preview/

October 2, 2015 – SavannahNow, “Anti-Pipeline Group Honored” by Mary Landers.

October 3, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Coastal water protection agencies honored for fight against pipeline” by Anna Hall. HYPERLINK “http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/coastal-water-protection-agencies-honored-for-fight-against-pipeline/article_57e58351-d8b8-565a-afee-9638d7a8ecc1.html” http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/coastal-water-protection-agencies-honored-for-fight-against-pipeline/article_57e58351-d8b8-565a-afee-9638d7a8ecc1.html

October 6, 2015 – The Star, “Push Back the Pipeline names group of the year” by Terry Lewis. HYPERLINK “http://www.northaugustastar.com/article/20151006/STAR01/151009629/1049/” http://www.northaugustastar.com/article/20151006/STAR01/151009629/1049/

October 9, 2015 – WALB News, “150 people float down Flint River” by Melissa Hodges. HYPERLINK “http://www.walb.com/story/30228627/150-people-float-down-the-flint-river” http://www.walb.com/story/30228627/150-people-float-down-the-flint-river

October 9, 2015 – WALB News “Floaters Travel four days on the Flint” by Caitlyn Chastain. HYPERLINK “http://www.walb.com/story/30224042/floaters-travel-four-days-on-the-flint” http://www.walb.com/story/30224042/floaters-travel-four-days-on-the-flint

October 10, 2015 – Albany Herald, “Kayakers begin four-day trip down Flint River” by Terry Lewis HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/oct/09/kayakers-begin-four-day-trip-down-the-flint-river/” http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/oct/09/kayakers-begin-four-day-trip-down-the-flint-river/

October 13, 2015 – WALB News, “Flint River samples show higher levels of pollutants” by Melissa Hodges. HYPERLINK “http://www.walb.com/story/30253522/flint-river-samples-show-higher-levels-of-pollutants” http://www.walb.com/story/30253522/flint-river-samples-show-higher-levels-of-pollutants

October 17, 2015 – The Augusta Chronicle, “River Group Honored for Effort” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2015-10-17/river-group-honored-effort?v=1445113883” http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2015-10-17/river-group-honored-effort?v=1445113883

October 30, 2015 – Georgia Wildlife Federation E-newsletter, “Paddling the Flint” by Staff. HYPERLINK “https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/218/pm.asp?id=55325&nav=1&aacwc=38556218100037411218655325172242110” https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/218/pm.asp?id=55325&nav=1&aacwc=38556218100037411218655325172242110

November 5, 2015 – Thomasville Times-Enterprise, “River paddling, dinner event planned” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/river-paddling-dinner-event-planned/article_2d2e77f6-840c-11e5-9f38-2787fec17396.html” http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/river-paddling-dinner-event-planned/article_2d2e77f6-840c-11e5-9f38-2787fec17396.html

November 5, 2015 – 90.1 WABE, “Chattahoochee, Coosa River’s Water Quality At Risk In GA” by Tasnim Shamma. HYPERLINK “http://news.wabe.org/post/chattahoochee-coosa-rivers-water-quality-risk-ga” http://news.wabe.org/post/chattahoochee-coosa-rivers-water-quality-risk-ga

November 23, 2015 – AJC, “Years later, Georgia governor’s water program still far from goal” by Greg Bluestein. HYPERLINK “http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/years-later-georgia-governors-water-program-still-/npRrT/” http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/years-later-georgia-governors-water-program-still-/npRrT/ .

December 4, 2015 – The Broad Collective, “Georgia River Network” by Dana Skelton.

December 8, 2015 – access WDUN, “Glades Reservoir enters home stretch of approval process” by Marc Eggers. HYPERLINK “http://accesswdun.com/article/2015/12/355204/glades-reservoir-enters-home-stretch-of-approval-process” http://accesswdun.com/article/2015/12/355204/glades-reservoir-enters-home-stretch-of-approval-process

December 10, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Support growing for Water trail along Satilla” by Gordon Jackson. HYPERLINK “http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/support-growing-for-water-trail-along-satilla/article_6d6ef22d-80a7-5566-ab37-812bdda282ce.html” http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/support-growing-for-water-trail-along-satilla/article_6d6ef22d-80a7-5566-ab37-812bdda282ce.html

2023

Buffer zone proposed for Okefenokee – The Brunswick News on January 23

Recommendations leave Georgians’ boating freedom in jeopardy – Albany Herald on December 17

Georgians could lose boating freedom on state streams – Valdosta Today on December 15

‘Okefenokee’ song released to raise awareness of mining threat – Georgia Public Broadcasting on December 11

‘Okefenokee’ song released to raise awareness of mining threat – Rough Draft Atlanta on December 9

Pastors pray for swamp’s protection – The Current on December 8

Above the Waterline: Will Georgia’s Republican leaders defend the Okefenokee? – Atlanta Intown on November 26

Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders – Georgia Trend on November 9

“Okefenokee War Cry” on WABE City Lights with Lois ReitzesWABE on November 15 (18:35 minute mark)

Will a plan to mine near the Okefenokee hurt its World Heritage bid? – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on September 27

Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp to be put up for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation – 11 Alive on September 22

U.S. to nominate Okefenokee Swamp refuge for listing as UNESCO World Heritage site – AP News on September 22

Okefenokee Swamp refuge will be nominated for high-profile World Heritage designation – Georgia Recorder on September 22

Okefenokee to be nominated World Heritage Site – Capitol Beat on September 22

National Park System selects Okefenokee for international world heritage site bid – WABE on September 22

Okefenokee Natl. Wildlife Refuge to be nominated as World Heritage Site – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on September 22

Georgia Rivers Gala celebrates 25 years of river protection with a clear message: Protect the Okefenokee– Saporta Report on September 13

Ossoff to state: Reject mining near Okefenokee – Georgia Public Broadcasting on September 15

Ossoff to state: Reject mining near Okefenokee – Marietta Daily Journal on September 13

Ossoff to state: Reject mining near Okefenokee – Albany Herald on September 13

Ossoff to state: Reject mining near Okefenokee – Capitol Beat on September 13

Ossoff urges Georgia to reject Okefenokee Swamp mining proposal – Atlanta Journal-Constitution of September 8

Georgia Rivers Gala set to honor Okefenokee protectors on Sept. 8 – Rough Draft Atlanta on September 2

A relaxing activity: Paddling with Georgia River Network – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on September 1

Local man competes in kayak challenge to raise awareness and protect Georgia’s waterways – WTOC Savannah on September 1

ACA Fishing Endorsement Gaining Momentum, Recruiting Kayak Angling Leaders as ACA Instructors –  American Canoe on August 24

Governor taps long-time Georgia Department of Natural Resources employee to head agency– Georgia Recorder on August 22

Wild Swimming In Savannah’s Rivers – Savannah Magazine on August 7

Murky Issue? Don’t blow up the Okefenokee Swamp. Are the heavy minerals really worth it? – Georgia Trend on July 22

Hundreds paddle Georgia river in annual signature event– republished on CNN with WTOC on July 4

Georgia’s hedge against climate change vital – republished by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on July 1

Paddle Georgia: Preserving Georgia Rivers – WTOC 11 Savannah on June 30

Protecting the Okefenokee Swamp Refuge from Mining: Ecologist Rena Ann Peck of GA River Network – In Tune to Nature on June 14

New data shows Okefenokee mining plans could release ‘carbon bomb’– Saporta Report on June 5

Are sunken ships from Civil War still lying inthe Chattahoochee? What a historian says — Ledger Enquirer on June 5

Conservationists: U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves Georgia wetlands unprotected, at risk — Savannah Morning News on June 2

The US Supreme Court decision could leave Georgia’s wetlands unprotected — Georgia Law News on June 2

Local sites offer ample camping chances for metro Atlanta seniors — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on June 1

‘SPLASH’: Water safety tips for Memorial Day weekend and year-round — GPB on May 26

Chattahoochee River is ‘beatiful and dangerous’ for swimmers— The Atlanta Journal Constituion on May 17

Former city arborist continues environmental efforts with “Save the Okefenokee” fundraiser — Saporta Report on May 12

Georgia’s hedge against climate change: the Okefenokee’s peat – republished by GPB on May 4

Georgia’s hedge against climate change: the Okefenokee’s peat – The Current Georgia on May 2

‘Simply too Special:’ Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp one of ‘America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2o23’ – CBS 47 Fox 30 on April 27

Okefenokee Swamp: One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers – ACCESSS WDUN on April 24

Okefenokee Makes Top 10 Endangered List – The Brunswick News on April 19

Threat of mining project returns Okefenokee Swamp to country’s most endangered rivers list – Georgia Recorder on April 18

American Rivers names Okefneokee in Top 10 most endangered rivers – Savannah Now on April 18

The Okefenokee Swamp is at risk. Here’s why – The Georgia Sun on April 18

Okefenokee Swamp named among top 10 most-endangered waterways in America – Saporta Report on April 18

Report: Okefenokee Swamp among country’s ‘most endagered’ waterways – Atlanta Journal-Constitution on April 18

Okefenokee Among Nation’s Most Endangered Waterways – The Albany Herald on April 18

Okefenokee Swamp Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers for 2023 – The Newnan Times-Herald on April 17

Still Waters Run Deep: Will mining threaten the Okefenokee? – Atlanta Magazine April Issue

Georgia lawmakers slogged through bipartisan attempts to protect Okefneokee, sinking in the end – Georgia Recorder on April 3

Paddle Georgia 2023 offers relaxing trip through state history – Savannah Morning News on March 27

Georgia River Network Opens Registration for 2023 River Adventures & Classes – Upson Beacon on March 8

GRN offers Georgians an opportunity to explore the state’s rivers – Valdosta Today on March 6

Georgia River Network begins signups for classes, paddle trips – The Chatsworth Times on March 5

Georgia River Network announces summer camp for adults and families – The Calyton Tribune on March 3

Ga River Network to begin 2023 events on Little River – The Moultrie Observer on March 3

Speakers at public comment session overwhelmingly oppose mining plans near Okefenokee Swamp – Saporta Report on March 2

Opinion: The Fate of the Okefenokee Swamp is in Your Hands – New York Times on Feb. 27

Residents, scientists slam Okefenokee mining proposal – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 24

Georgians speak out against mining near Okefenokee – WABE on Feb. 24

Bitter Southerner partners with Georgia River Network to Distribute “Okefenokee Destiny” – Bitter Southerner on Feb. 22

Environmentalists Push to Protect the Okefenokee Swamp from Titanium Mining – Sierra Magazine on Feb. 14

Georgia River Network announces summer camp for adults, families – The Rockdale Citizen on Feb. 11

Georgia River Network announces summer camp for adults and families – Rome News-Tribune on Feb. 10

Georgia River Network announces “summer camp,” 7-day paddle – The Albany Herald on Feb. 8

Georgia River Network hosts “Save the Swamp” Fundraiser – Saporta Report on Feb. 2

Amid Twin Pines Legal Battle, Proposed Law Aims to Protect Okefenokee From Future Mining – ALM Law.com on Feb. 1, 2023

Legislation introduced to prohibit mining near Okefenokee – The Brunswick News on Jan. 27

Georgia GOP Lawmaker pushes bill to protect ‘vital and precious’ Okefenokee from new mining proposals – Douglas Now on Jan. 27

Republican Georgia House bill seeks to block mining at edge of Okefenokee Swamp – 11 Alive on Jan. 26

Georgia GOP lawmakers pushes protection for ‘vital and precious’ Okefenokee from new mining proposals – GPB on Jan. 25

Georgia GOP lawmaker pushes bill to protect ‘vital and precious’ Okefenokee from new mining proposals – Georgia Recorder on Jan. 25, 2023

Sixty-day comment period opens for controversial mining plans near Okefenokee – Saporta Report on Jan. 25

Time runs short for public to weigh in on state mining permit for edge of the Okefenokee Swamp – Florida Phoenix on Jan. 20

Georgia River Network offers up more than $8,000 in prizes through 2023 Paddle-a-thon competition – Savannah Business Journal on Jan. 9

Georgia River Network’s Paddle-a-thon is officially underway – Patch.com on Jan. 8

Georgia River Network offers $8K in prizes for Paddle-a-thon competition – Rome News-Tribune on Jan. 6

Paddle-a-thon 2023 to encourage Georgia waterway fundraising, recreation – Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News on Jan. 6

Restored Clean Water protections come to Georgia, but may not change Okefenokee mine– Savannah Morning News on Jan. 6, 2023

How you can win prizes paddling local rivers – Forsyth County News on Jan. 6

Georgia River Network offers prizes – Times-Georgian on Jan. 6

New Initiative to Protect Rivers – Patch.com on Jan. 6

Paddle-a-thon aims to get people to fall in love with waterways – The Brunswick News on Jan. 6

Georgia River Network encourages residents to explore local waterways with 2023 Paddle-a-thon – Saporta Report on Jan. 5

Explore the state’s water trail system with the paddle-a-thon competition – Rough Draft Atlanta on Jan. 3, 2023

Georgia River Network offers 220 miles of adventure– The Albany Herald on Jan. 3, 2023

Georgia River Network announces Paddle-a-Thon competition – Patch on Jan. 3, 2023

Georgia River Network offers 220 miles of adventure– The Albany Hearld republished by Yahoo! News on Jan. 3, 2023

Georgia River Network offers 220 miles of adventure– Jackson Progress-Argus on Jan. 3, 2023

Georgia River Network announces 2023 ‘Paddle-a-Thon’ competition– The Christian Index on Jan. 2, 2023

2022

Chattahoochee River Act signed into law – Capitol Beat republished by Now Habersham on Dec. 30, 2022

Chattahoochee River Act signed into law– Capitol Beat on Dec. 28, 2022

Interior secretary urges Georgia governor to block mining plans near Okefenokee– Georgia Recorder republished by Florida Phoenix on Dec. 9, 2022

Interior secretary urges Georgia governor to block mining plans near Okefenokee– Georgia Recorder republished by Now Habersham on Dec. 9, 2022

Interior secretary urges Georgia governor to block mining plans near Okefenokee – Georgia Recorder on Dec. 8, 2022

New dirty dozen report highlights how Georgians have acted to protect state’s waterways – The Augusta Press on Dec. 3, 2022

Dirty Dozen highlights the protection of Georgia’s waters through the Clean Water Act – Georgia Law News on Dec. 3, 2022

Dirty Dozen highlights Clean Water Act’s protection of Georgia waters – Online Athens on Dec. 3, 2022

Dirty Dozen: Report highlights Clean Water Act’s 50-year legacy protecting state’s waters – Savannah Morning News on Dec. 3, 2022

New dirty dozen report highlights how Georgians have acted to protect state’s waterways – Capitol Beat on Nov. 30, 2022

New Georgia ‘Dirty Dozen’ Update Spotlights Clean Water Act’s Power to Rein in Polluters – GPB on Nov. 30, 2022

Georgia’s new Dirty Dozen update sheds light on the power of the Clean Water Act to curb polluters – Georgia Law News on Nov. 30, 2022

New Georgia ‘Dirty Dozen’ Update Spotlights Clean Water Act’s Power to Reign in Polluters – The Georgia Recorder, Nov. 29, 2022.

New Georgia ‘Dirty Dozen’ Update Spotlights Clean Water Act’s Power to Reign in Polluters –  WGXA News [via The Georgia Recorder], Nov. 29, 2022.

Okefenokee fans rally support again as mining plan nears final Georgia EPD review – Griffin Daily News, Nov. 6, 2022.

Okefenokee fans rally support again as mining plan nears final Georgia EPD reviewGPB, Nov. 4, 2022

Okefenokee fans rally support again as mining plan nears final Georgia EPD review, The Georgia Recorder, Nov. 3, 2022.

Georgia River Network screens Okefenokee documentary, The Current GA, Nov. 2, 2022.

Georgia River Network presents documentary on Okefenokee, The Griffin Daily News, Oct. 29, 2022.

Georgia River Network presents documentary on Okefenokee, The Albany Herald, Oct. 29, 2022.

Georgia River Network presents documentary on Okefenokee, KPVI Channel 6, Oct. 29, 2022. 

The Wild Rumpus and Beyond, Flagpole, Oct. 26, 2022.

River Guide app makes it eaesier to explore Georgia by water, The Current GA, Oct. 18, 2022. 

Paddle with author helps celebrate Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia guidebook publication, The Albany Herald, Oct. 8, 2022

The Okefenokee Swamp is in Danger, Her Campus at UGA, Oct. 5, 2022.

Camp Charlie will allow newbies to experience Okefenokee, KPVI News, Sept. 24, 2022.

Sept. 16, 2022. The Current. “Visit from Interior Secretary shines a light on Okefenokee supporters”

Sept. 1, 2022. The Brunswick News. “Study Raises Concerns About Mining Near the Okefenokee”

August 23, 2022. GPB. “Fate of mine at Okefenokee Swamp’s edge could soon be cemented by Georgia EPD”

August 23, 2022. E&E News. “Ga. mine advances as fabled swamp loses federal protections”

August 10, 2022. The Moultrie Observer. “Georgia River Network honors Flint River trail at tourism conference”

August 10, 2022. The Upson Beacon. “GRN Awards ‘Hero’ to Flint River Water Trail and Project Leaders from Meriwether County”

August 7, 2022. Albany Herald. “Flint River Water Trail Receives Hero Award”

August 5, 2022. WRBL News 3. “Meriwether County Honored for Establishing Water Trail Along Flint River”

July 16, 2022. Rome News-Tribune. “A River Adventure (Paddle Georgia 2022)”

June 2022. Georgia Magazine. “Paddle On! Exploring Georgia’s Waterways (pg. 16)” 

June 22, 2022. 11 Alive News. “40 Paddlers Embark on Journey on the Chattahoochee River” (story begins at minute 7:02)

June 22, 2022. Valley Times-News. “Slots still available for Chattahoochee River adventure boating trip”

June 21, 2022. Atlanta InTown. “Above the Waterline: Paddling a river has never been easier”

June 20, 2022. Albany Herald. “Paddlers set out on 112-mile Chattahoochee excursion”

June 20, 2022. The Griffin Daily News. “Paddlers set out on 112-mile Chattahoochee excursion”

June 20, 2022. Fox 31. “40 paddlers to embark on 112-mile journey on the Chattahoochee River”

June 15, 2022. The Current Georgia. “Will confirmation of suspected tribal burial grounds end Okefenokee mine for good?”

June 14, 2022. Access WDUN. “Georgia River Network Discusses Future of Okefenokee Swamp”

June 13, 2022. The Georgia Sun. “Georgia suspends applications for titanium mine near Okefenokee Swamp”

June 9, 2022. Saporta Report. “Federal government gets involved with mining proposals near Okefenokee Swamp, making approval less likely”

June 6, 2022. GPB. “Feds Dealt Major Setback to Proposed Mine Near Okefenokee”

June 6, 2022. GPB. “U.S. Army Corps Revokes Approval of Mining Near Okefenokee”

June 4, 2022. The Current Georgia. “U.S. Army Corps Revokes Approval  of Mining Near Okefenokee”

June 4, 2022. Pendered Group. “Okefenokee Ruling Issued by Biden Official Who Was Confirmed 92-5 by Dem, GOP Senators”

June 4, 2022. Georgia Recorder. “Feds Intervene in Proposed Mining Project Near Okefenokee Swamp, citing lack of input from Tribal Community

June 2022 Issue. Georgia Magazine. “Paddle On! See a different side of Georgia while exploring its waterways”

May 18, 2022. Upson Beacon. “GRN Launches 2022 Beginner Kayaking and River Safety Classes to Help Address Training Gap”

May 17, 2022. The Albany Herald. “Kinchafoonee and Muckalee Creeks Added to Water Trails Database”

May 14, 2022. The Henry Herald. “Georgia River Network launches 2022 beginner kayaking and river safety classes”

May 14, 2022. Kilgore News Herald. “Georgia River Network launches 2022 beginner kayaking and river safety classes”

May 14, 2022. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network launches 2022 beginner kayaking and river safety classes”

May 12, 2022. Savannah Business Journal. “Georgia River Network launches 2022 Beginner Kayaking and River Safety Classes to help address training hap”

May 11, 2022. WSAV. “Georgia River Network to offer kayak, paddler safety classes”

May 6, 2022. Valdosta Today. “‘Okefenokee Destiny’ Highlights Swamps Ecology, Future”

April 11, 2022. The McDuffie Progress. “Georgia House: Okefenokee is Worthy of Protection”

April 11, 2022. The Griffin Daily News. “Georgia House: Okefenokee is Worthy of Protection”

April 11, 2022. KPVI. “Georgia House: Okefenokee is Worthy of Protection”

March 31, 2022. Saporta Report. “Georgia House urges protection of Okefenokee Swamp”

March 25, 2022. 13 WMAZ. “Georgia River Network Releases App to Help with Your Kayaking Trip”

March 25, 2022. CBS46 (0:37). “Georgia River Network Launches New Mobile App”

March 24, 2022. WTXL Tallahassee. “River Group Launches New Mobile App, Georgia River Guide”

March 24, 2022. Spot on Florida. “River Group Launches New Mobile App, ‘Georgia River Guide'”

March 24, 2022. U.S. News & World Report. “River Group Launches New Mobile App, ‘Georgia River Guide'”

March 17, 2022. The Clayton Tribune. “Georgia River Guide Mobile App Available”

March 5, 2022. Georgia Outdoor News. “Georgia River Network Launches Georgia River Guide Mobile App”

March 3, 2022. Fox 28 Savannah. “New App Aims to Help Boaters Navigate Georgia’s Waterways”

March 2, 2022. WALB-TV Channel 10. “New App Aims to Make Georgia Rivers More Safe and Enjoyable”

March 2, 2022. Valdosta Today. “GRN Makes Exploring Georgia Waterways Easier with App”

March 1, 2022. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Launches Georgia River Guide App”

March 1, 2022. Fox 31 Albany. “The Georgia River Network Promotes New App for River Recreation Safety”

March 1, 2022. KPVI News Channel 6. “Georgia River Network Launches Georgia River Guide App”

March 1, 2022. The McDuffie Progress. “Georgia River Network Launches River Guide App”

March 1, 2022. Griffin Daily News. “Georgia River Network Launches River Guide App”

February 28, 2022. Calhoun Times. “Georgia River Network launches Georgia River Guide Mobile App

February 23, 2022. Georgia Public Broadcasting. “Bill aims to speed up Georgia marshland ownership confirmation”

February 19, 2022. Albany Herald. “Georgia senators introduce bill to protect Chattahoochee River”

February 15, 2022. Cobb County Courier. “Ossoff, Warnock Sponsor Chattahoochee River Protection Bill”

February 10, 2022. Capitol Beat. “Ossoff, Warnock introduce bill to protect Chattahoochee River”

February 9, 2022. The Georgia Recorder. “Bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers push bill to prevent Okefenokee mining”

February 8, 2022. Savannah Business Journal. “Okefenokee Swamp Day to be proclaimed at Capital”

February 8, 2022. The Current. “New bill aims to protect Okefenokee Swamp from mining”

February 7, 2022. Coastal Courier. “Okefenokee Swamp Day To Be Proclaiimed at Georgia Capitol”

January 31, 2022. Saporta Report. “Georgia declares 407 miles of waterways safe for recreational use”

January 27, 2022. Common Ground News. “Georgia River Network Sets Family Paddle May 6-8”

January 27, 2022. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Plans Mother’s Day Outing”

January 27, 2022. Johnson City Press. “Georgia River Network Plans Mother’s Day Outing”

January 18, 2022. Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Blog. “Pending Mine Proposal Threatens Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp”

2021

December 17, 2021. Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Announces 2022 Paddle Georgia River Adventure Schedule”

December 15, 2021. Coastal Courier. “Georgia River Network Announces Its 2022 Paddle Georgia River Adventure Schedule”

December 15, 2021. GPB. “Environmentalists’ 2021 list of Georgia water problems features old and new issues”

December 14, 2021. The Georgia Recorder. “The Dirty Dozen: Coal ash and shipwreck on infamous water polluter list”

December 14, 2021. Atlanta Journal Constitution. “Report: These are the 12 Biggest Environmental Threats to Georgia”

November 18, 2021. Atlanta Journal Constitution. “Opinion: Save the Priceless Okefenokee”

November 15, 2021. Yale Climate Connections. “Why Protecting the Okefenokee Swamp Matters for the Climate”

November 5, 2021. Reporter Newspapers. “My Top 5 Something: Georgia River Network Executive Director Rena Ann Peck”

September 16, 2021. Center for Biological Diversity press release. “Mobile Billboard to Be Launched Friday in Atlanta to Spotlight Proposed Mine’s Threat to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge”

September 11, 2021. The Albany Herald via Yahoo! News. “Georgia River Network Plans Beginner River Safety Classes”

September 11, 2021. Johnson City Press. “Georgia River Network Plans Beginner River Safety Classes”

September 11, 2021. The Henry Herald. “The Georia River Network Plans Beginner River Safety Classes”

September 3, 2021. Saporta Report. “Okefenokee Swamp: Federal Clean Water Rules May Again Apply to Proposed Mine

August 19, 2021. Saporta Report. “Kayaking: A Sold Out Class Shows Huge Interest in Paddlesports”

August 17, 2021. Gwinnett Daily Post. “Georgia River Network Hosts Kayaking Classes”

August 16, 2021. Spectrum News 1. “How a Bowling Green Man is Using Paddling to Help Save Waterways”

August 15, 2021. Saporta Report. “Safe to Swim? Georgia’s Rivers Should Be Clean Enough to Play in the Water”

August 15, 2021. Georgia Recorder. “Virtual River Mapping Project Underway in Georgia Aims to Raise Awareness”

August 11, 2021. Star News. “Georgia River Network Offers Introductory Kayaking Classes to Help Address Training Gap”

August 11, 2021. The Moultrie Observer. “Paddle Events to Include Ochlockonee River and Flint River Excursions”

August 10, 2021. On Common Ground News. “Georgia River Network Offers Introductory Kayaking Classes to Train New Paddlers” 

August 4, 2021. The Henry Herald. “Georgia River Network Plans Summer Paddle Adventures”

August 4, 2021. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Plans Summer Paddle Adventures”

August 4, 2021. Gwinnett Daily Post. “Georgia River Network Plans Summer Paddle Adventures”

August 4, 2021. Clayton News Daily. “Georgia River Network Plans Summer Paddle Adventures”

August 1, 2021. Access WDUN. “Georgia River Network developing immersive map of Georgia rivers”

July 28, 2021. WABE / Atlanta’s NPR station. “Local Non-Profit Uses Technology To Map Out Georgia Rivers”

July 27, 2021. WALB Channel 10. “Google Map My River”

July 27, 2021. Northwest Georgia News. “River Network, EarthViews to Create ‘Google Street-View Style’ Maps of Georgia Rivers”

July 27, 2021. The Albany Herald. “River Network, EarthViews to Create Maps of Georgia Rivers”

July 27, 2021. The Henry Herald. “River Network, EarthViews to Create Maps of Georgia Rivers”

July 27, 2021. Gwinnett Daily Post. “River Network, EarthViews to Create Maps of Georgia Rivers”

July 26, 2021. The Georgia Sun. “Now You Can See Georgia’s Rivers Google Street View-Style

July 22, 2021. Bowling Green Daily News. “Bowling Green Man Keeps Paddling During Pandemic”

July 8, 2021. Marietta Daily Journal. “Local Completes 7-Day, 112-Mile River Journey”

July 7, 2021. Northwest Georgia News. “Rome Local Completes 7-Day, 112-Mile River Journey”

June 22, 2021. The Current. “Environmentalists Bank on State Regulators to Stop Okefenokee Mine”

June 21, 2021. Georgia Recorder. “Environmentalists Bank on State Regulators to Stop Okefenokee Mine”

June 20, 2021. The Albany Herald via Yahoo! News. “Paddle Georgia Takes to Flint for Post-COVID River Adventure”

June 20, 2021. Johnson City Press. “Paddle Georgia Takes to Flint for Post-COVID River Adventure”

June 19, 2021. The Rome Tribune. “As Paddlers Head for a 100-Mile River Trek They’ll Also be 360-Degree Digital Mapping the Route”

June 18, 2021. The Toccoa Record. “Paddlers Come from All Over for Tugaloo River History Paddle”

June 15, 2021. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Establishes Tugaloo River Trail”

June 15, 2021. Clayton News Daily. “Georgia River Network Establishes Tugaloo River Water Trail”

June 15, 2021. The Rockdale Newton Citizen. “Georgia River Network Establishes Tugaloo River Water Trail”

June 15, 2021. The Henry Herald. “Georgia River Network Establishes Tugaloo River Water Trail”

June 9, 2021. Saporta Report. “Georgia Pays Close Attention to Trail Ridge in Review of Okefenokee Mine Application”

June 8, 2021. The Tifton Gazette. “Fate of Planned Mine Near Okefenokee Left to Georgia Agency”

June 8, 2021. Reporter Newspapers. “Rolling on the River: Grab Your Paddles and Bikes for These Upcoming River Adventures”

May 28, 2021. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Environmental Groups Ramping Up Opposition to Okefenokee Mining Project”

May 7, 2021. The Chatsworth Times. “Georgia River Network to Host Fundraiser for Okefenokee”

April 29, 2021. The Augusta Chronicle. “Ocmulgee River Latest Subject of Georgia River Network Books”

April 29, 2021. Atlanta Intown. “Above the Waterline: Georgia Officials to Determine Fate of Okefenokee”

April 26, 2021. Clayton News-Daily. “Ocmulgee River User’s Guide is Sixth Book in Georgia River Network Series”

April 26, 2021. Jackson Progress-Argus. “Ocmulgee River User’s Guide is Sixth Book in Georgia River Network Series”

April 24, 2021. The Henry Herald. “Ocmulgee River User’s Guide is Sixth Book in Georgia River Network Series”

April 21, 2021. TN Town News. “Georgia River Network Releases Ocmulgee River User’s Guide”

April 21, 2021. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Releases Ocmulgee River User’s Guide”

April 21, 2021. Rome News-Tribune. “Georgia River Network’s New Guidebook Focuses on Ocmulgee River”

April 18, 2021. The Saporta Report. “Earth Day 2021: Hope Springs Eternal, Even with Threat to Okefenokee Swamp”

March 29, 2021. The Saporta Report. “Extracting Natural Resources from Natural Wonders: Okefenokee Swamp, Pamlico River”

March 2, 2021. The Henry Herald. “Georgia River Network Plans Pedal-Paddle Events”

March 2, 2021. The Albany Herald. “Georgia River Network Plans Pedal-Paddle Events”

March 1, 2021. The Georgia Sun. “Will the Biden Administration Halt Mining Near Okefenokee”

March 1, 2021. The Current. Okefenokee lovers still hope state, Biden administration will halt mine”

March 1, 2021. The Georgia Recorder. Okefenokee lovers still hope state, Biden administration will halt mine”

February 25, 2021. Coastal Courier. Paddling, cycling events are opening

February 24, 2021. Catoosa County News / Rome News Tribune. Statewide river advocacy group opens registration for pedal-paddle events for cyclists and paddlers during the pandemic”

February 11, 2021. The Augusta Chronicle. “Bill Baab: Just one of those days happens to all of us”

February 9, 2021. The Henry Herald. River Network to host Mardi Gras masquerade to save Okefenokee”

February 8, 2021. WTOC. IKEA owner purchases nearly 11,000 acres of land in Georgia for conservation”

February 8, 2021. The Saporta Report. EPA’s mandated review of Georgia rivers usage resumes after two-year lag”

February 8, 2021. The Albany Herald. River Network to host Mardi Gras masquerade to save Okefenokee”

February, 2021. Vice News. “Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks Could Be the End of This Swamp”.

February 1, 2021. Northside Neighbor and The Marietta Daily Journal. “Sandy Springs Mardi Gras party to help protect Okefenokee Swamp

January 13, 2021. The Calhoun Times.  Chickamauga Creek, Oostanaula River adventures among river advocacy group’s 2021 paddle trips”

January 9, 2021. The Rockdale Citizen.Georgia River Network invites residents to enjoy adventure on the water this year”

January 8, 2021. Athens Banner Herald. Georgia River Network hosting trip along the St. Marys River”

January 6, 2021. The Jackson Progress Argus.  Georgia River Network invites residents to enjoy adventure on the water this year”

 

2020

December 30, 2020. The Albany Herald.  Georgia River Network plans outdoor adventures

December 22. 2020. GPB. Georgia Environmental Issues Wait In Limbo During Senate Runoff, Presidential Transition”

November 21, 2020. Northwest GA News. “Save the Okefenokee Swamp”.

November 19, 2020. Northside News.  “LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp must be protected”

November 18, 2020. GPB. “Georgia’s U.S. Senate Runoff Could Determine Fate Of Mine Near Okefenokee”

November 18, 2020. Savannah Morning News.  “Ogeechee River, Okefenokee on Georgia Water Coalition Dirty Dozen List.”

November 18, 2020. Savannah Morning News. “Okefenokee Miners Have More to Prove”

November 11, 2020. Savannah Morning News. “Mining President Pledges Project W0n’t Impact Okefenokee”.

November 4, 2020. The Neighbor. “Georgia Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment for more transparency in government spending”

November 4, 2020. Athens Banner Herald. River watchdog: Federal clean water law changes threaten Okefenokee”

November 4, 2020. The Savannah Morning News. River watchdog: Federal clean water law changes threaten Okefenokee”

November 4, 2020. The Center Square. “Georgia voters approve constitutional amendment for more transparency in government spending”

November 4, 2020. The Augusta Chronicle. “River watchdog: Federal clean water law changes threaten Okefenokee”

October 26, 2020. The Saporta Report.  “Volunteer environmental groups: Formidable force for Chattahoochee, South rivers”

October 24, 2020. WTOC. “Rule change could allow mining near Okefenokee Swamp”.

October 23, 2020. Our Daily Planet. “Trump Administration OKs Draining the Swamp — The Okefenokee Swamp”.

October 20, 2020. WABE. “Proposed Mine Near Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp Gets A Major Hurdle Removed” by Molly Samuel.

October 7, 2020. The Saporta Report. “Georgia Water Coalition commends ‘Clean 13’ for creating more sustainable Georgia”

September 18, 2020. The Neighbor. “Fulton County Named Water Hero”.

September 15, 2020. The Savannah Business Journal.  “Leading Water Protection Coalition Presents Award to Terrapin Beer Company”.

September 5, 2020. The Saporta Report. “Fulton County formally honored for ban on single-use plastics in county buildings”

September 2, 2020. The Moultrie Observer. “Flint River group receives Clean 13 award”.

September, 2, 2020. The Albany Herald. “Flint River Soil & Water Conservation District receives Clean 13 award”.

September 2, 2020.  WFXL-TV.  “Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District win special award” by Typhani Gray.

September 2, 2020. Southeast Farm Press.  “SW Georgia conservation district receives Clean 13 Water Heroes Award

September 2, 2020. WALB News.  “Southwest Ga. group receives award for cleaner water efforts”.

August 24, 2020. Savannah Now. NATURAL GEORGIA: Georgia river user’s guide to bring life to history, habitats, waterways”

August 20, 2020. Toccoa Record. “Tugaloo water trail named hidden gem”

July 27, 2020. Rome News Tribune. “Bike Paddle Event takes participants along scenic roads and waterways

View the zoom video of the Okefenokee Protection Alliance media roundtable held on July 13, 2020.

July 18, 2020. The Rome News Tribune. CRBI joins national alliance to protect Okefenokee Swamp.

July 18, 2020. KPVI 6. “Groups organize to save Okefenokee Swamp”.

July 15, 2020. The Brunswick News, Alliance formed to block mining plans by Gordon Jackson.

July 15, 2020. The Atlanta Journal Constitution.  Conservation groups form coalition to prevent mining at Okefenokee  By Nedra Rhone.

July 15, 2020. Alabama.com. Groups unite to stop Alabama company from mining near Georgia wildlife refuge by Gordon Jackson.

July 14, 2020. Capitol Beat. Coalition of environmental groups fighting proposed titanium mine by Dave Williams.

July 4, 2020. Rome News Tribune, “Georgia River Network adds bicycling to this year’s river paddle adventures“.

July 4, 2020. AJC, “Kayaking in GA: 5 Spots to Launch”.

June 20, 2020. KPVI6, “Paddlesports booming in spite of pandemic”.

June 20, 2020. The McDuffie Progress, “Paddlesports booming in spite of pandemic”.

June 11, 2020. The Augusta Chronicle, “Paddle Georgia Revised; Paddlers Now On Own” by Bill Baab.

June 3, 2020.  The Brunswick News, “Public comment period for mining project generates large response” by Gordon Jackson. 

May 28, 2020. Valdosta Daily Times, “Okefenokee, St. Marys among America’s most endangered rivers“.

May 28, 2020. The Saporta Report, “Okefenokee Swamp: More Than 60,000 Public Comments in Period Ending Thursday”, by David Pendered.

May 20, 2020. Athens Banner Herald. Paddle Georgia Creates a Pandemic Version of Its Annual Week Long Trip.

May 20, 2020. Savannah Morning News. Paddle Georgia Creates a Pandemic Version of Its Annual Week Long Trip.

May 16, 2020. Calhoun Times, “Georgia River Network Paddle Georgia 2020 cancelled; Pandemic Edition planned”.

May 15, 2020. The Albany Herald, Paddle Georgia cancels canoe trip, plans canoe-a-thon”.

April 21, 2020. Albany Herald, “Okefenokee Swamp, St. Marys River on Most Endangered list” .   

April 15, 2020. Brunswick News, “St. Marys River named among nation’s most endangered” by Gordon Jackson. 

April 14, 2020. Savannah Business Journal, “Okefenokee Swamp and St. Marys River named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2020”

April 14, 2020. Georgia Recorder, “Feds Open Mining Plan to Another Round of Public Comment” by Stanley Dunlap

March 28, 2020 – Savannah Morning News, “Would-be Okefenokee miners try new tactic” by Rena Ann Peck.

March 27, 2020 – The Saporta Report, “Army Corps advised smaller footprint for proposed mine near Okefenokee Swamp” by David Pendered.

March 14, 2020, KPVI6, “Spring on the Satilla kicks off year’s river adventures”

March 9, 2020,  Northside Neighbor, “State nonprofit hopes all enjoy Brews, Boats and Bands for Better Rivers in Sandy Springs” by Everett Catts.

February 20, 2020, The Union Recorder, “Oconee Outfitters Has What You Need for Outdoor Adventure”.

February 4, 2020 – The Albany Herald – “River Network Returns to Flint River for Paddle Georgia 2020”.

January 27, 2020 – Saporta Report – “2020: The Year Georgia Can Become a Leader in Outdoor Recreation” by Megan Anderson.

 

2019

December, 2019 – Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Newsletter, “Five Years of Fall Float on the Flint: A Comparison of Nitrate Data” and “Georgia River Network”.

December 31, 2019 – Charlton County Herald, “Letter to the Editor: US EPA still says mine would have substantial and unacceptable impact” http://www.charltoncountyherald.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-u-s-epa-still-says-mine/article_85630162-2bdd-11ea-8eaa-1f66a8e99c33.html

December 29, 2019 – The Catoosa County News, “Lets Make 20202 the Year of Trails in Floyd County ” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/opinion/editorials/let-s-make-the-year-of-trails-in-floyd-county/article_79f404ca-2813-11ea-85cc-d77c8ff0e35f.html

December 22, 2019 -The Albany Herald, “Paddle Georgia Spring on the Satilla Dates Announced” https://www.albanyherald.com/news/paddle-georgia-spring-on-the-satilla-dates-announced/article_19ba83a8-24e0-11ea-811e-47eee084ad13.html

December 10, 2019 – The Albany Herald, “Groups Speak Out Against Proposed Titatnium Mine”. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/groups-speak-out-against-proposed-titanium-mine/article_9a9421ac-1b8d-11ea-91af-67dacd3a4031.html

October 1, 2019, GEMC Georgia Magazine October 2019 Edition, “Rivers run through it” pg. 20-21., https://garivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/gemc_georgia_201910.pdf

September 27, 2019, WALB News 10, “Fall Float on the Flint event gearing up for October” https://www.walb.com/2019/09/27/fall-float-flint-event-gearing-up-october/

September 25, 2019, Albany Herald, “Georgia River Network returns to Flint River for Paddle Georgia 2020” https://www.albanyherald.com/features/georgia-river-network-returns-to-flint-river-for-paddle-georgia/article_7e1598a8-df97-11e9-95cc-cb06de26b45f.html

September 21, 2019, WSAV3, “Tybee hosts beach litter event on International Coastal Cleanup Day”https://www.wsav.com/weather-news/our-changing-climate/tybee-hosts-beach-litter-event-on-international-coastal-cleanup-day/

September 20, 2019, WTOC11, “EPA weighs in on mining proposal for Okefenokee Swamp” https://www.wtoc.com/2019/09/20/draft-add-pdf-epa-weighs-mining-proposal-okefenokee-swamp/

September 19, 2019, Savannah Morning News, “Agencies: Application for mining near Okefenokee incomplete” https://www.savannahnow.com/news/20190919/agencies-application-for-mining-near-okefenokee-incomplete

September 17, 2019, The Augusta Chronicle, “Deadline getting closer for Fall Float on the Flint” https://www.augustachronicle.com/sports/20190917/deadline-getting-closer-for-fall-float-on-flint

September 17, 2019, Bluffton Today, “Deadline getting closer for Fall Float on the Flint” https://www.blufftontoday.com/sports/20190917/deadline-getting-closer-for-fall-float-on-flint

September 17, 2019, Albany Herald, “Registration for Paddle Georgia Fall Float on the Flint ends Sept. 27” https://www.albanyherald.com/features/registration-for-paddle-georgia-fall-float-on-flint-ends-sept/article_eed81026-d965-11e9-a2ca-87bce804748b.html

September 17, 2019, WALB News 10, “It’s time to paddle the Flint” https://www.walb.com/2019/09/17/its-time-paddle-flint/

September 17, 2019, The Brunswick News, “International Coastal Cleanup comes to Isles on Saturday” https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/international-coastal-cleanup-comes-to-isles-on-saturday/article_300bf5e3-bb9b-57d5-84ae-3f19974b0ff2.html

September 9, 2019, Savannah Morning News, “For Okefenokee supporters, proposed mine too close to refuge” https://www.savannahnow.com/news/20190909/for-okefenokee-supporters-proposed-mine-too-close-to-refuge

September 2, 2019, National Public Radio, “In Georgia, An Old Mining Fight Resurfaces” https://www.npr.org/2019/09/02/756823518/in-georgia-an-old-mining-fight-resurfaces

August 29, 2019, Savannah Morning News, “Letters to the editor Friday: Mining next to Okefenokee remains a bad idea” https://www.savannahnow.com/opinion/20190829/letters-to-editor-friday-mining-next-to-okefenokee-remains-bad-idea

August 28, 2019, The Brunswick News, “Getting the aerial perspective on a titanium mining project” https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/getting-the-aerial-perspective-on-a-titanium-mining-project/article_e77c677a-d857-59c0-9f2b-3a372768e23d.html

August 22, 2019, Gwinnett Citizen, “Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Issues Call for Volunteers for Two Water Cleanup Events” https://gwinnettcitizen.com/local-news/4871-gwinnett-clean-beautiful-issues-call-for-volunteers-for-two-water-cleanup-events

August 14, 2019, Georgia Recorder, “Folkston Okefenokee mine hearing draws protests, skeptics” https://georgiarecorder.com/2019/08/14/folkston-okefenokee-mine-hearing-draws-protest-skeptics/

August 14, 2019, The Brunswick News, “Twin Pines explains plans to mine near Okefenokee” https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/twin-pines-explains-plans-to-mine-near-okefenokee/article_01d6c55a-1099-51bf-b3d5-0694c056600c.html

August 12, 2019, The Newnan-Times Herald, “Way Down Yonder” http://times-herald.com/news/2019/08/paddlers-visit-chattahoochee-bend-for-25th-anniversary-celebration

July 22, 2019, The Dahlonega Nugget, “Outdoor Adventure” https://www.thedahloneganugget.com/regional/outdoor-adventure

July 16, 2019, Albany Herald, “Paddle Georgia Fall Float on the Flint to feature locally produced food, beer, wine” https://www.albanyherald.com/features/paddle-georgia-fall-float-on-the-flint-to-feature-locally/article_ee4d73d6-a426-11e9-8f28-df9387d1b73b.html 

July 11, 2019, The Augusta Chronicle, “Canoe, kayak paddlers asked to pick next river adventure” https://www.augustachronicle.com/news/20190711/baab-canoe-kayak-paddlers-asked-to-pick-next-river-adventure

July 10, 2019, Calhoun Times, “Paddle Georgia Fall Float on the Flint to feature local offerings” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/calhoun_times/paddle-georgia-fall-float-on-the-flint-to-feature-local/article_63ddd6b2-a266-11e9-92cb-9b45e6c9dee4.html

July 7, 2019, Rome News-Tribune, “GRN asks river lovers to vote on 2020 trip” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/grn-asks-river-lovers-to-vote-on-trip/article_1b1aa826-9f7b-11e9-b3c3-0be8fc499bce.html

July 7, 2019, Marietta Daily Journal, “GRN asks river lovers to vote on 2020 trip” https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/news/state/grn-asks-river-lovers-to-vote-on-trip/article_ea041227-5c1f-5ed3-b2de-78e8ea0552b4.html

July 6, 2019, Albany Herald, “Georgia River Network asks river lovers to chose Paddle Georgia 2020 destination” https://www.albanyherald.com/features/georgia-river-network-asks-river-lovers-to-choose-paddle-georgia/article_f2400102-9e86-11e9-8588-5f2abf17ec10.html

July 5, 2019, The Daily Tribune News “Cartersville kayaker takes part in Paddle Georgia” http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/cartersville-kayaker-takes-part-in-paddle-georgia,22586

July 4, 2019, Gwinnett Citizen, “Georgia River Network ask river lovers to choose destination for Paddle Georgia 2020” https://gwinnettcitizen.com/local-news/4782-georgia-river-network-ask-river-lovers-to-choose-destination-for-paddle-georgia-2020

June 28, 2019, Golden Isles Magazine, “Navigating the Blackwater of the Satilla” by Bethany Leggett. https://www.goldenislesmagazine.com/features/navigating-the-blackwater-of-the-satilla/article_ef5e5f46-991e-11e9-b8ff-b3d02aa5ff60.html

June 27, 2019, Suwannee Democrat, “Paddle Georgia Explores the Suwannee River”  https://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/news/paddle-georgia-explores-the-suwannee-river/article_107d2976-9903-11e9-b429-d3efe8db3007.html

June 26, 2019, Newnan Times Herald, “Newnan Local Participates in Eigth 92-Mile River Journey”. http://times-herald.com/news/2019/06/newnan-local-participates-in-eighth-92-mile-river-journey

June 26, 2019, Calhoun Times, “Calhoun couple participates in 92-mile paddle adventure” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/calhoun_times/calhoun-couple-participates-in–mile-paddle-adventure/article_bfc7b7e0-9758-11e9-96d9-c7ca332f0c7a.html

June 20, 2019, Times Georgian, “Paddle Georgia an annual trek for Haralson woman” by Laura Camper. https://times-georgian.com/news/94372/paddle-georgia-an-annual-trek-for-haralson-woman/

June 18, 2019, WFXL Fox 31, “Georgia River Network: 350 people embark on Withlacoochee paddle trip this week” https://wfxl.com/news/local/grn-350-people-embark-on-withlacoochee-paddle-trip-this-week

June 17, 2019,  Albany Herald, “Paddle Georgia Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary on Withlacoochee” https://www.albanyherald.com/news/paddle-georgia-celebrates-th-anniversary-on-withlacoochee/article_ab1bb3c0-912a-11e9-a87f-83375e4b2ee0.html

June 15, 2019, Marietta Daily Journal, “Locals to Participate in Seve Day 92 Mile River Journey” https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/news/state/locals-to-participate-in-seven-day–mile-river-journey/article_7f9ee66b-f37a-56cb-b078-d0cbc85e90de.html

June 13, 2019, Valdosta Daily Times, “Quarterman to Canoe Paddle Georgia”, https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/quarterman-to-canoe-paddle-georgia/article_040fe573-c1d5-5d74-9719-f64699f7df40.html

June 13, 2019, The Toccoa Record, “Donation Boosts Water Trail” by Tom Law.

June 11, 2019, Rome News Tribune, “Georgia River Network Celebrates 15 Years of Paddle Georgia” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/georgia-river-network-celebrates-th-year-of-paddle-georgia/article_3563bbd4-8c96-11e9-80c3-f759bdb952ab.html

May 16, 2019, The Augusta Chronicle, “Fishing Report” by Bill Baab. https://www.augustachronicle.com/news/20190516/fishing-report-greenbrier-pair-triumphs-in-season-finale

May 10, 2019, The Northside Neighbor, “Georgia River Network head hoping all Paddle Georgia” by Everett Catts. https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/georgia-river-network-head-hoping-all-paddle-georgia/article_b257a3ce-736b-11e9-b116-8f5f3ee5e1f6.html

May 9, 2019, Morgan County Citizen, “River group holding May 11 fundraising float” https://morgancountycitizen.com/2019/05/09/river-group-holding-may-11-fundraising-float/

May 7, 2019. Online Athens, “Kayak trip and festival on Apalachee River set for Saturday” https://www.onlineathens.com/news/20190507/kayak-trip-and-festival-on-apalachee-river-set-for-saturday

May 4, 2019, Atlanta Intown, “Above the Waterline: Cumberland Island is a complex and fragile beauty” by Sally Bethea. https://atlantaintownpaper.com/2019/05/above-the-waterline-cumberland-island-is-a-complex-and-fragile-beauty/

April 10, 2019, Athens Banner Herald. “New book details nature and history along the Oconee River corridor” by Wayne Ford.

April 5, 2109, The Rome News Tribune. “Locals to join in on 21-mile paddle trip on Satilla Riverhttp://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/locals-to-join-in-on–mile-paddle-trip-on/article_ef389450-5701-11e9-a5bf-972a5fdb384c.html

April 1, 2019, Northside Neighbor, “Buckhead’s Stricker named head of Georgia River Network” https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/northside_sandy_springs/business/buckhead-s-stricker-named-head-of-georgia-river-network/article_bf6e2b1e-54b2-11e9-95db-ff5dfbba2c30.html

March 15, 2019, The Toccoa Record, “Tugaloo Officially Developing Water Trail”, by Angie Ramage. https://www.thetoccoarecord.com/tugaloo-officially-developing-water-trail

March 14, 2019 – Valdosta Times, “Row, Row Your Boat: Residents to paddle Withlacoochee, Suwannee” https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/row-row-your-boat-residents-to-paddle-withlacoochee-suwannee/article_1fb30e49-704d-5db5-810b-d837990ab76f.html

February 20, 2019 – The Albany Herald, “Georgia River Network offers teacher scholarships” https://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-river-network-offers-teacher-scholarships/article_c972a097-90a1-54e8-97e5-179904eb884b.html

February 17, 2019 – Gwinnet Daily Post, “Georgia River Network opens registration for Paddle Georgia 2019″ by Madison Greer. https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/entertainment/georgia-river-network-opens-registration-for-paddle-georgia/article_f89cfd33-2f5a-51cb-815d-ac25aabe2d51.html

February 14, 2019 – Athens Banner Herald, “River Network’s annual paddle trip to cross two states and 92 miles of water”. https://www.onlineathens.com/news/20190214/river-networks-annual-paddle-trip-to-cross-two-states-and-92-miles-of-water

February 8, 2019 – The Post Searchlight – “Registration for week-long river journey begins February 7” https://www.thepostsearchlight.com/2019/02/08/registration-for-week-long-river-journey-begins-february-7/

February 5, 2019 – Dawson County News, “Registration for Georgia River Network’s 15th Paddle Georgia begins Feb. 7”  https://www.dawsonnews.com/local/registration-for-georgia-river-networks-15th-paddle-georgia-begins-feb-7/

January 8, 2019 – Coosa Valley News – “CRBI Welcomes New Outreach Coordinator”.   http://coosavalleynews.com/2019/01/crbi-welcomes-new-outreach-coordinator/

 

2018

 

January 18, 2018 – The Lincoln Journal -“Paddle adventure set for April 7-8” http://www.lincolnjournalonline.com/news/2018-01-18/News/Paddle_adventure_set_for_April_78.html

January 15, 2018 – The Brunswick News – “Registration open for Satilla River kayaking trip” https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/registration-open-for-satilla-river-kayaking-trip/article_3c7f637e-f7b2-5bae-bb82-621718ac7114.html

February 19, 2018 Athens Banner-Herald – “Paddle Georgia trip highlights emerging water trails”
http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180219/paddle-georgia-trip-highlights-emerging-water-trails

February 21, 2018 – Southeast Green – “Paddle Georgia 2018 Highlights Emerging Trails on Yellow and Ocmulgee Rivers June 16-22” http://southeastgreen.com/index.php/news/georgia/17320-paddle-georgia-2018-highlights-emerging-water-trails-on-yellow-and-ocmulgee-rivers-june-16-22

February 24, 2018 – The Augusta Chronicle – Savannah Riverkeeper pushing to turn Lock and Dam into whitewater attraction http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2018-02-24/savannah-riverkeeper-pushing-turn-lock-and-dam-whitewater-attraction

March 2, 2018 – Marietta Daily Journal – Paddle GA highlights emerging water trail system on Yellow and Ocmulgee rivers http://www.mdjonline.com/news/lifestyle/paddle-georgia-highlights-emerging-water-trail-system-on-yellow-and/article_554887a6-1e72-11e8-b489-674a0458b6fa.html

February 25, 2018 – Registration open for Paddle GA 2018 https://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20180225/281913068599892

March 1, 2018. Monroe County Reporter, “Paddle GA will bring visitors on the river trail”. http://www.mymcr.net/sports/paddle-georgia-will-bring-visitors-on-the-river-trail/article_a4e1d3ba-1d9d-11e8-89aa-0b391633849a.html

March 22, 2018 – Online Athens – Georgia River Network offering paddle-trip scholarships for teachers http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180322/georgia-river-network-offering-paddle-trip-scholarships-for-teachers

May 3, 2018 – Oconee Enterprise, “Southern Environmental Law Center Opposes Apalachee Intake”. http://www.oconeeenterprise.com/news/article_09c1927a-4cb5-11e8-a940-ef7b3252d1e6.html

June – Georgia Trend Magazine. “Take It Easy” by Karen Kirkpatrick. http://www.georgiatrend.com/June-2018/Take-It-Easy/

June 12, 2018 Locals to Participate in 7-day, 86-mile River Journey
Gwinnett Citizen https://gwinnettcitizen.com/local-news/4142-locals-to-participate-in-7-day-86-mile-river-journey

June 13, 2018, Covington News, “More than 250 Paddlers to Explore Yellow, Ocmulgee Rivers during Paddle Georgia 2018 “ https://www.covnews.com/living/arts-entertainment/more-250-paddlers-explore-yellow-ocmulgee-rivers-during-paddle-georgia-2018/

June 13, 2018, Albany Herald “Adventurers to make weeklong, 86-mile trip on Georgia rivers” by Jon Gosa. http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/hundreds-of-kayakers-to-participate-in-paddle-georgia-event/article_471f0c75-e3a1-56a1-87ee-dd5f755c1eab.html

June 14, 2018. Rockdale Newton Citizen. “Porterdale Pool Party to celebrate Yellow River Water Trail” http://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/local/newton/porterdale-pool-party-to-celebrate-yellow-river-water-trail/article_dfc00851-3993-525f-8102-672142394b24.html

June 19, 2018. Paddle Georgia makes stop in Porterdale By Alice Queen
http://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/local/newton/paddle-georgia-makes-stop-in-porterdale/article_b873e613-0a48-5894-936d-58f0f5bbed6c.html

June 19, 2018. Pike County Journal Reporter by Rachel McDaniel. Pike County
Reporter. http://www.pikecountygeorgia.com/archives/7214-Locals-participate-in-seven-day,-86-mile-river-journey.html

June 21, 2018. Jackson Argus, “Paddle Georgia boaters explore Ocmulgee River” by Michael Davis. http://www.jacksonprogress-argus.com/news/local/paddle-georgia-boaters-explore-ocmulgee-river/article_c23890e1-6a0b-571e-961f-5c5d8d64696c.html

July 5,2018. WALB News 10, “Georgia River Network seeks input on annual destination”. http://www.walb.com/story/38580721/georgia-river-network-seeks-input-on-annual-river-destination

July 5, 2018. Albany Herald, “Vote for Paddle Georgia’s 2019 destination is open”. http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/vote-for-paddle-georgia-s-destination-is-open/article_1d4e4d3b-ae6b-538f-915d-1da301b767ed.html

July 5, 2018. Online Athens, “River group seeks input on Paddle Georgia destination” by the Georgia River Network. http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180705/river-group-seeks-input-on-paddle-georgia-destination

July 3, 2018. GPB News. Paddle Georgia 2018 Meanders Down the Ocmulgee and Yellow Rivers by Sophie Peel. http://gpbnews.org/post/paddle-georgia-2018-meanders-down-ocmulgee-and-yellow-rivers

July 7, 2018. Gwinnett Citizen. Georgia River Network asks river lovers to choose the destination for Paddle Georgia’s 15th Anniversary Adventure in June 2019” by Staff Reports. https://gwinnettcitizen.com/local-news/4206-georgia-river-network-asks-river-lovers-to-choose-the-destination-for-paddle-georgia-s-15th-anniversary-adventure-in-june-2019

July 26, 2018. Saporta Report. Bacterial testing of river water a new feature of Float on the Flint this autumn By David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/bacterial-testing-of-river-water-a-new-feature-of-float-on-the-flint-this-autumn/

July 29, 2018. Northwest GA News .Romans Encouraged to Float the Flint. http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/lifestyles/local/romans-encouraged-to-float-the-flint/article_7154e90e-91c6-11e8-9bba-2bbaae83fc1b.html

July 30, 2018 – WTOC “Flint Riverkeeper Meetings Begin Today” by Dave Miller.

September 19, 2018 – The Union Recorder, “River Day Slated This Weekend at Greenway” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/river-day-slated-this-weekend-at-greenway/article_8cdf8eb4-bb8c-11e8-8afc-d793c82f47ad.html

Sep 23, 2018 Rome News Tribune Nina Lovel, president 2018 CRBI Board of Directors http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/opinion/letters/celebrating-joe/article_3dae4f4e-bda6-11e8-bce0-5b72b9d7bff3.html

Sept 26, 2018 WALB News, “Paddle down Georgia’s great rivers” by Dave Miller. https://www.walb.com/2018/09/26/paddle-down-georgias-great-rivers/

September 27, 2019 -Dawson News, “Paddle Georgia’s 15th run set to cross Florida border in 2019 ” https://www.dawsonnews.com/local/paddle-georgias-15th-run-set-to-cross-florida-border-in-2019/

September 2018 – Adopt a Stream Newsletter, Paddle GA 2018

Oct 3, The Albany Herald, “Fifth annual Fall Float on the Flint begins Saturday”
https://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/fifth-annual-fall-float-on-the-flint-begins-saturday/article_a6479b9c-19fe-535f-a4cd-d2da7321458a.html

October 3, 2018 – The Moultrie Observer, “Paddle Georgia to Cross Florida Line”.

December 17, 2018 – The Northeast Georgia, “Follow the Trail” by Tom Law.  https://www.thenortheastgeorgian.com/free-local-publications-news-subscribers/follow-trail

December 5, 2018 – Herald Leader in Fitzgerald, “Leighton Talks About River Trip”

 

2017

January 5, 2017 – The Citizen, “Satilla Paddle Adventure April 1-2”
Posted by Staff Writer. 

January 5, 2017 – The Citizen, “Satilla Paddle Adventure April 1-2” Posted by Staff Writer. http://thecitizen.com/2017/01/05/satilla-paddle-adventure-apr-1-2/

January 28th, 2017—Floyd News, “A week-long canoe/kayak adventure from Dawsonville to Rome” Posted by Staff reports
HYPERLINK.

January 31st, 2017, Cartersville Patch, “Registration Opens for 125-Mile Paddle Trip on Etowah River” Posted by: Kristal Dixon (Patch Staff)
HYPERLINK: http://patch.com/georgia/cartersville/registration-opens-125-mile-paddle-trip-etowah-river

February 2nd, 2017, Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News, “Paddling the Etowah: Trip offered by nonprofit” Posted by: Sampson Jenkins
Hyperlink: http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/paddling-the-etowah-trip-offered-by-nonprofit/article_875b0e06-e9aa-11e6-91dd-8bb38d2cff59.html

February 8th, 2017, Dawson News, “Week-long river adventure to travel the Etowah” Posted by: Unknown. HYPERLINK: http://www.dawsonnews.com/section/1/article/19648/

February 9th,2017, The Mcduffie Progress, “Little River Water Trail making big strides”, Posted by: Brian Hobbs

March 12, 2017- AccessWDUN- “Paddle Georgia scholarships offered Georgia teachers” By:AccessWDUN staff. HYPERLINK: http://accesswdun.com/article/2017/3/511608/paddle-georgia-scholarships-offered-some-georgia

March 13th, 2017 – Saporta Report, “Georgia’s nascent water trail network garners support from state lawmakers” By: David Pendered. Hyperlink: http://saportareport.com/georgias-nascent-water-trail-network-garners-support-state-lawmakers/

March 11th, 2017 – Albany Herald, “Georgia River Network lauds passage of HR 281” By: Staff Reports. Hyperlink: http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-river-network-lauds-passage-of-hr/article_4c2c07a8-b76a-51f4-a37a-19fcb778da68.html

WABE 90.1 FM Newscast – Molly Samuel Interview with Gwyneth Moody – Statewide House Water Trails Resolution 281. March 14, 2017. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\192.168.1.200\\\\\\\\share\\\\\\\\Media relations\\\\\\\\GRN\\\\\\\\ WABE_90.1_Interview_Newscast_3.14.17_WaterTrails_ResolutionHR281_Moody.mp3

March 21st,2017, Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News-“Down river: Paddle trip celebrating spring” Posted by: Sampson Jenkins. Hyperlink: http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/down-river-paddle-trip-celebrating-spring/article_b5574ad6-0e94-11e7-9db5-3342d9e9cc3b.html

March 16th,2017. The Augusta Chronicle.” Baab: More than 100,000 trout to be stocked into Georgia’s mountain streams”.Posted By: Bill Baab. Hyperlink: http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/2017-03-16/baab-more-100000-trout-be-stocked-georgia-s-mountain-streams

March 21st, 2017, Forsyth News – “Paddle Georgia applications open for teachers”-Posted by: Isabel Hughes. Hyperlink: http://www.forsythnews.com/section/3/article/32447/

March 17th, 2017. Cross Roads News -“Teachers can apply for Paddle Georgia scholarships”. Posted By: Cross Roads News. Hyperlink: http://crossroadsnews.com/news/2017/mar/17/teachers-can-apply-paddle-georgia-scholarships/

March 28, 2017. AJC Metro Newspaper- “Teachers have a chance to join weeklong adventure on river”. By: Staff.
April 7th, 2017. Southeast Green- “Legislators protect water, property rights, but concerns remain about coal ash waste, other clean water protections”. Posted By: Staff. Hyperlink:http://www.southeastgreen.com/index.php/news/georgia/16896-legislators-protect-water-property-rights-but-concerns-remain-about-coal-ash-waste-other-clean-water-protections

April 17,2017. Jackson Progress-” Rollin’ on the River: Local residents paddle the Satilla”. Posted by: Sherri Ellington. Hyperlink: http://www.jacksonprogress-argus.com/news/local/rollin-on-the-river-local-residents-paddle-the-satilla/article_a500c469-e23e-56cc-8526-95d394013911.html

May 11, 2017. Online Athens- “New Users Guide on Flint River” released by UGA Press
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/outdoors/2017-05-11/new-user-s-guide-flint-river-released-uga-press

May 16, 2017. Rome News- Tribune- “Pepperell Teacher Ready for Paddle Georgia” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/lifestyles/hometown_headlines/pepperell-teacher-ready-for-paddle-georgia/article_0b32564c-39ee-11e7-b80a-a718a631938f.html

June 12, 2017. Southeast Green- “Nearly 400 Paddlers to Journey on Etowah River during Paddle Georgia 2017 June 17-23”

June 13, 2017. Dawson News- “Paddle Georgia to pass through Dawson this weekend” http://www.dawsonnews.com/section/1/article/20130/preview/

June 19, 2017. Rome News Tribune- “New Boat Ramp at Hardin Bridge is open, though finishing work continues” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/new-boat-ramp-at-hardin-bridge-is-open-though-finishing/article_2b59032e-54b2-11e7-aa61-f3bb4e0f92c7.html

June 19 2017. The Ridge 957- “Paddle Georgia is on the River!” http://theridge957.com/paddle-georgia-2017-river/

June 20, 2017. Dawson News- “Paddle Georgia Launches into Weeklong Etowah Trek”

June 21, 2017. Rome News Tribune- “Water Testing a Part of the Journey” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/water-testing-a-part-of-the-journey/article_6ebb1a7a-56fc-11e7-b644-ab97caea7324.html

June 30 2017. The Telegraph- “106 Mile Kayak Trip will Boost Teachers Classroom Instruction” http://www.macon.com/news/local/education/article159154249.html

August 10, 2017. Forsyth County News Online, “Eagle’s Beak Park officially open to public in north Forsyth” by Kelly Whitmire. https://www.forsythnews.com/local/local-government/eagles-beak-park-officially-open-public-north-forsyth/

October 6, 2017. WALB News 10- “‘Fall Float’ begins on the Flint”.

October 7, 2017. Albany Herald – “ Fall Float on the Flint” http://www.albanyherald.com/fall-float-on-the-flint/collection_9cea00c6-ab90-11e7-a034-e3289c3274e6.html

October 8, 2017 . WFXL Fox 31 – “Boaters Gear Up For 48-mile Adventure” http://wfxl.com/news/local/boaters-gear-up-for-48-mile-adventure

2016

January 26, 2016 – The Times-Union, “Spots left for 2-day, 17-mile paddle trip on Satilla River” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2016-01-26/story/spots-left-2-day-17-mile-paddle-trip-satilla-river” http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2016-01-26/story/spots-left-2-day-17-mile-paddle-trip-satilla-river

February 4, 2016 – Northwest Georgia News, “Paddle Georgia returning to Conasauga, Oostanaula rivers in June” by Doug Walker. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-returning-to-conasauga-oostanaula-rivers-in-june/article_24c7ac92-ca3c-11e5-86ff-bba2db0fc1c1.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-returning-to-conasauga-oostanaula-rivers-in-june/article_24c7ac92-ca3c-11e5-86ff-bba2db0fc1c1.html

February 8, 2016 – Rome News Tribune, “Paddle Georgia: Registration open for week-long, 103-mile paddle; Rome Residents encouraged to sign up” by Severo Avila. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/lifestyles/rome_life/paddle-georgia-registration-open-for-week-long–mile-paddle/article_3d10c9e8-cc38-11e5-b255-dbb1b15065b4.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/lifestyles/rome_life/paddle-georgia-registration-open-for-week-long–mile-paddle/article_3d10c9e8-cc38-11e5-b255-dbb1b15065b4.html HYPERLINK “http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160207/282213714863689/TextView” http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160207/282213714863689/TextView

February 14, 2015 – Savannah Morning Now, “Scholars explore how we shape Georgia coast and it shapes us” by Mary Landers. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-02-14/scholars-explore-how-ga-coast-shaped-its-people-and-its-people-shaped-coast#” http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-02-14/scholars-explore-how-ga-coast-shaped-its-people-and-its-people-shaped-coast#

February 15, 2016 – Saporta Report, “Ga. Water Coalition urges legislators to protect Georgia’s water” by Chris Manganiello HYPERLINK “http://saportareport.com/ga-water-coalition-urges-legislators-to-protect-georgias-water/” http://saportareport.com/ga-water-coalition-urges-legislators-to-protect-georgias-water/ HYPERLINK “http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article61159072.html” http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article61159072.html

February 17, 2016 – CBS46.com, “Jackson Lake popular destination for Atlanta trash, litter” by Dante Renzulli.

February 18, 2016 – Ledger-Enquirer, “Editorial: Flint water crisis can’t happen here? Think again.” HYPERLINK “http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article61159072.html” http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article61159072.html

February 26, 2016 – Atlanta Progressive News, “Two bills would protect Georgia’s bodies of water” by Gloria Tatum. HYPERLINK “http://atlantaprogressivenews.com/2016/02/26/two-bills-would-protect-georgias-bodies-of-water/” http://atlantaprogressivenews.com/2016/02/26/two-bills-would-protect-georgias-bodies-of-water/

February 29, 2016 – The Citizen, “Teachers offered scholarships for river journey.” HYPERLINK “http://thecitizen.com/schools/teachers-offered-scholarships-river-journey” http://thecitizen.com/schools/teachers-offered-scholarships-river-journey

March 7, 2016 – Georgia River Network Weblog, “Seeing Something You’ve Never Seen Before on the Conasauga” by Georgia River Network. HYPERLINK “https://garivernetwork.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/seeing-something-youve-never-seen-before-on-the-conasauga/” \\\\\\\\t “_blank” https://garivernetwork.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/seeing-something-youve-never-seen-before-on-the-conasauga/.

March 9, 2016 – Gainesville Times, “Bill would exempt DOT from environmental reviews” by Joshua Silavent. HYPERLINK “http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/115607/” \\\\\\\\t “_blank” http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/115607/

March 18, 2016 – Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Ga. Power eyes rural site for possible nuke plant” by Dan Chapman and Russell Grantham. HYPERLINK “http://www.myajc.com/news/business/ga-power-eyes-rural-site-for-possible-nuke-plant/nqn5M/” \\\\\\\\t “_blank” http://www.myajc.com/news/business/ga-power-eyes-rural-site-for-possible-nuke-plant/nqn5M/

April 01, 2016 – The Brunswick News, “Georgia River Network to take paddlers down the Satilla River” by Taylor Cooper. HYPERLINK “http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/life/georgia-river-network-to-take-paddlers-down-the-satilla-river/article_722e5bdc-b6d0-5de3-b85f-615891827639.html” \\\\\\\\t “_blank” http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/life/georgia-river-network-to-take-paddlers-down-the-satilla-river/article_722e5bdc-b6d0-5de3-b85f-615891827639.html

April 4, 2016 – The Island Packet, “Unfiltered Lowcountry: Altamaha River trip offers an older world” by Matt Richardson. HYPERLINK “http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/article69811682.html” http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/article69811682.html

April 5, 2016 – Moultrie Observer, “TV show to feature Ochlockonee River trip” by Staff. “ HYPERLINK “http://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/tv-show-to-feature-ochlochonee-river-trip/article_c6b44baa-fac5-11e5-840f-1b77ca8b9db6.html” http://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/tv-show-to-feature-ochlochonee-river-trip/article_c6b44baa-fac5-11e5-840f-1b77ca8b9db6.html

April 13, 2016 – The Citizen, “Flint River water trail in the works.” HYPERLINK “http://thecitizen.com/community/flint-river-water-trail-works”http://thecitizen.com/community/flint-river-water-trail-works

April 16, 2016 – Albany Herald, “Flint Water Trail currently under development” by Staff Reports. HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/flint-river-water-trail-currently-under-development/article_23567893-ad14-59c5-b95c-2dbd7c0c027a.html”http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/flint-river-water-trail-currently-under-development/article_23567893-ad14-59c5-b95c-2dbd7c0c027a.html

May 4, 2016 – Online Athens, “Proposed Outlay Reservoir Project Stays in Athens-Clarke water supply Plan” by Jim Thompson. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-05-04/proposed-outlay-reservoir-project-stays-athens-clarke-water-supply-plan” http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-05-04/proposed-outlay-reservoir-project-stays-athens-clarke-water-supply-plan

May 17, 2016 – Online Athens, “Space still available on 103-mile canoe trip hosted by Georgia River Network” by Special. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-05-17/space-still-available-103-mile-canoe-trip-hosted-georgia-river-network” http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-05-17/space-still-available-103-mile-canoe-trip-hosted-georgia-river-network

May 22, 2016 – Saporta Report, “Excitement draining for reservoir boondoggles” by Chris Manganiello. HYPERLINK “http://saportareport.com/excitement-reservoir-boondoggles-draining/” http://saportareport.com/excitement-reservoir-boondoggles-draining/

May 23, 2016 – MyInforms.com, “BUZZ: BIG SATURDAY BREWING IN DOWNTOWN ROME. PADDLE GEORGIA SAILS INTO CALHOUN JUNE 22. AN OLYMPIC MEMORY. By: Jack Druckenmiller. HYPERLINK “http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/05/20/buzz-big-saturday-brewing-in-downtown-rome-paddle-georgia-sails-into-calhoun-june-22-an-olympic-memory/” http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/05/20/buzz-big-saturday-brewing-in-downtown-rome-paddle-georgia-sails-into-calhoun-june-22-an-olympic-memory/ HYPERLINK “http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/34053762-buzz-big-saturday-brewing-in-downtown-rome-paddle-georgia-sails-into-calhoun-june-22-an-olympic-memory/” http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/34053762-buzz-big-saturday-brewing-in-downtown-rome-paddle-georgia-sails-into-calhoun-june-22-an-olympic-memory/ May 25, 2016 – Oconee County Observations, “Oconee County expecting report in June evaluating options for discharge from calls creek plant” by Lee Becker.

May 27, 2016 – Savannah Morning News, “Georgia’s new EPD director light on environmental experience,” by Mary Landers. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-05-27/georgias-new-epd-director-light-environmental-experience” http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-05-27/georgias-new-epd-director-light-environmental-experience

May 31, 2016 – The Florida Times-Union, “5 years after big fishkill, Ogeechee River has recovered, officials say” by May Landers. HYPERLINK “http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2016-05-31/story/5-years-after-big-fishkill-ogeechee-river-has-recovered-officials-say#” http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2016-05-31/story/5-years-after-big-fishkill-ogeechee-river-has-recovered-officials-say#

May 31, 2016 – Savannah Morning News, “5 years after fish kill, Ogeechee on the mend” by Mary Landers. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2016-05-31/5-years-after-fish-kill-ogeechee-mend” http://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2016-05-31/5-years-after-fish-kill-ogeechee-mend

June 3, 2016 – Online Athens, “Boat ramp at Athens’ Ben Burton Park will be part of the “Blue Trail” one day.” By Lee Shearer. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-06-03/boat-ramp-athens-ben-burton-park-will-be-part-blue-trail-one-day” http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-06-03/boat-ramp-athens-ben-burton-park-will-be-part-blue-trail-one-day. Satilla Riverkeeper Spring 2016 Newsletter, “Spring on the Satilla Huge Success” by Mary Freund.

June 2016 – Georgia Trend, “Sustainable Georgia: Collecting Water,” by Ben Young. HYPERLINK “http://www.georgiatrend.com/June-2016/Sustainable-Georgia-Collecting-Water/” http://www.georgiatrend.com/June-2016/Sustainable-Georgia-Collecting-Water/

June 9, 2016 – The Union-Recorder, “Milledgeville woman to embark on 103-mile kayak.” HYPERLINK “http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/milledgeville-woman-to-embark-on–mile-kayak/article_419a3494-2e5e-11e6-a50e-9f02f96b5972.html” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/milledgeville-woman-to-embark-on–mile-kayak/article_419a3494-2e5e-11e6-a50e-9f02f96b5972.html.

June 13, 2016 – Hometown Headlines, “Paddle Georgia, 400-plus strong, beings trek from Whitfield to Rome’s Heritage Park on Saturday.” HYPERLINK “http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/13/paddle-georgia-400-plus-strong-begins-trek-from-whitfield-to-romes-heritage-park-on-saturday/” http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/13/paddle-georgia-400-plus-strong-begins-trek-from-whitfield-to-romes-heritage-park-on-saturday/.

June 15, 2016 – Albany Herald, “Georgia River Network’s Paddle Georgia 2016 to begin this weekend” by staff reports. HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-river-network-s-paddle-georgia-to-begin-this-weekend/article_31ccb85f-9a68-584b-807e-1b43e2235a59.html” http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-river-network-s-paddle-georgia-to-begin-this-weekend/article_31ccb85f-9a68-584b-807e-1b43e2235a59.html.

June 16, 2016 – Chattanooga Times Free Press, “Looking for a weekend getaway? Here are some ideas to enjoy the great outdoors” by Susan Pierce. HYPERLINK “http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/life/entertainment/story/2016/jun/16/out-about/371051/” http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/life/entertainment/story/2016/jun/16/out-about/371051/. http://www.pressreader.com/usa/chattanooga-times-free-press/20160616/282930974645656

June 16, 2016 – Valdosta Daily Times, “More than 400 prepare for canoe/kayak adventure.” HYPERLINK “http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/ga_fl_news/ga-fl-at-a-glance/article_4864873c-33f6-11e6-88a6-17e066835ae0.html” http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/ga_fl_news/ga-fl-at-a-glance/article_4864873c-33f6-11e6-88a6-17e066835ae0.html

June 17, 2016 – Middle Georgia CEO, “Georgia River Network’s Paddle Georgia 2016 to begin this weekend,” by Staff Report. HYPERLINK “http://middlegeorgiaceo.com/news/2016/06/georgia-river-networks-paddle-georgia-2016-begin-weekend/” http://middlegeorgiaceo.com/news/2016/06/georgia-river-networks-paddle-georgia-2016-begin-weekend/

June 18, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Paddle Georgia begins today, ends in Rome on June 24,” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-begins-today-ends-in-rome-on-june/article_c3862f4c-350e-11e6-b835-7bc52cd2ca44.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-begins-today-ends-in-rome-on-june/article_c3862f4c-350e-11e6-b835-7bc52cd2ca44.html.

June 19, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Georgia Paddlers cover 15 miles on Day 1” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/georgia-paddlers-cover-miles-on-day/article_781f9af6-35d2-11e6-a369-6bffd3a414da.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/georgia-paddlers-cover-miles-on-day/article_781f9af6-35d2-11e6-a369-6bffd3a414da.html

June 19, 2016 – Hometown Headlines, “This week: government meetings, baseball, and Paddle Georgia with street party in Calhoun, Journey’s End celebration in Rome,” by hometownheadlines. HYPERLINK “http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/19/this-week-government-meetings-baseball-and-paddle-georgia-with-street-party-in-calhoun-journeys-end-celebration-in-rome/” http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/19/this-week-government-meetings-baseball-and-paddle-georgia-with-street-party-in-calhoun-journeys-end-celebration-in-rome/.

June 20, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Coosa paddlers find decades-old mussels on Day 2,” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/coosa-paddlers-find-decades-old-mussels-on-day/article_efad26e0-3692-11e6-b90e-4bae22686e1f.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/coosa-paddlers-find-decades-old-mussels-on-day/article_efad26e0-3692-11e6-b90e-4bae22686e1f.html

June 20, 2016 – WRGA, “Paddle Georgia continues this week,” by staff reports. HYPERLINK “http://wrganews.com/common/page.php?feed=1&id=78981&is_corp=1” http://wrganews.com/common/page.php?feed=1&id=78981&is_corp=1. June 21, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Paddle Georgia pulls 800 pounds of trash from river, has 13-mile trek to Calhoun today,” by Ramsey Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-pulls-pounds-of-trash-from-river-has-/article_062d4b6a-3761-11e6-a7bb-63ea992950c1.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-pulls-pounds-of-trash-from-river-has-/article_062d4b6a-3761-11e6-a7bb-63ea992950c1.html.

June 22, 2016 – Hometown Headlines, “Outdoors: Paddle Georgia brings river party to downtown Calhoun tonight,” by hometownheadlines.

June 22, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Otters, osprey greet Conasauga paddlers; group moves to Oostanaula today,” by Ramsey Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/otters-ospreys-greet-conasauga-paddlers-group-moves-to-oostanaula-today/article_d180cfc0-382f-11e6-b20e-6b7a000e080a.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/otters-ospreys-greet-conasauga-paddlers-group-moves-to-oostanaula-today/article_d180cfc0-382f-11e6-b20e-6b7a000e080a.html

June 22, 2016 – The Daily Citizen, “A special experience” by Chris Whitfield. HYPERLINK “http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/a-special-experience/article_311ea09a-38e6-11e6-8e4f-eff32ef9d13c.html” http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/a-special-experience/article_311ea09a-38e6-11e6-8e4f-eff32ef9d13c.html

June 22, 2016 – The Daily Citizen, “Not just a good ride” HYPERLINK “http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/opinion/not-just-a-good-ride/article_e8d36bde-38e2-11e6-b8bb-47b63e1c3cb7.html” http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/opinion/not-just-a-good-ride/article_e8d36bde-38e2-11e6-b8bb-47b63e1c3cb7.html.

June 22, 2016 – Gainesville Times, “508-acre waterfront development near Braselton gets planners’ OK,” by Jeff Gill.

June 23, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Paddle Georgia in Calhoun” HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-continues-in-calhoun/article_fba4277a-38fc-11e6-bfad-8bb21be22f79.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-continues-in-calhoun/article_fba4277a-38fc-11e6-bfad-8bb21be22f79.html.

June 23, 2016 – Hometown Headlines, “Outdoors: Paddle Georgia party at Heritage Park later today. Plus: Watch arrival from Off Broad, River Dog,” by hometownheadlines. HYPERLINK “http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/23/outdoors-paddle-georgia-flotilla-continues-103-mile-journey-to-rome-photos-calendar-additional-coverage/” http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2016/06/23/outdoors-paddle-georgia-flotilla-continues-103-mile-journey-to-rome-photos-calendar-additional-coverage/.

June 24, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Paddle Georgia trek to end today in Rome,” by Ramsey Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-trek-to-end-today-in-rome/article_f5e9deec-39c4-11e6-8ec4-eb527d24211c.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-trek-to-end-today-in-rome/article_f5e9deec-39c4-11e6-8ec4-eb527d24211c.html

June 25, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “Paddle Georgia participants finish journey,” by Ramsey Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-participants-finish-journey/article_970b7d06-3a94-11e6-9628-632c206f85ee.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/paddle-georgia-participants-finish-journey/article_970b7d06-3a94-11e6-9628-632c206f85ee.html

June 25, 2016 – Phinizy Center for Water Sciences, “Paddle Georgia-Back to Augusta,” by Ruth Mead. HYPERLINK “http://phinizycenter.org/paddle-georgia-back-augusta/” http://phinizycenter.org/paddle-georgia-back-augusta/

June 25, 2016 – Press Reader, “Good paddle, good friends” by Ramsey Cook. http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160625/281479275717252. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/good-paddle-good-friends/article_f3030255-0ae9-5634-a6b9-03cf017563ff.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/good-paddle-good-friends/article_f3030255-0ae9-5634-a6b9-03cf017563ff.html

June 30, 2016 – Lake Lanier, “Register now for the Fall Float on the Flint,” by Robert Sutherland. HYPERLINK “http://lakelanier.com/2016/06/register-now-fall-float-flint/” http://lakelanier.com/2016/06/register-now-fall-float-flint/.

June 30, 2016 – The Citizen, “GRN plans Float on the Flint.” HYPERLINK “http://thecitizen.com/community/grn-plans-float-flint” http://thecitizen.com/community/grn-plans-float-flint.

July 3, 2016 – ITravelEasy, “Hundreds take partial in 103-mile Paddle Georgia trip.” HYPERLINK “http://itraveleasy.com/hundreds-take-part-in-103-mile-paddle-georgia-trip/”

July 3, 2016 – Forsyth County News, “Hundreds take part in 103-mile Paddle Georgia trip,” by Jennifer Linn. HYPERLINK “http://www.forsythnews.com/section/1/article/30474/” http://www.forsythnews.com/section/1/article/30474/.

July 6, 2016 – Albany Herald, “Registration open for 56-mile Fall Float on the Flint,” by Jennifer Parks. HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/registration-open-for–mile-fall-float-on-the-flint/article_313197ba-5ca2-57b8-ba2f-3e76a544d68a.html” http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/registration-open-for–mile-fall-float-on-the-flint/article_313197ba-5ca2-57b8-ba2f-3e76a544d68a.html.

July 8, 2016 – Savannah Morning News, “Test well shows arsenic at Plant McIntosh in Rincon,” by Mary Landers. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/effingham-now-news/2016-07-08/test-well-shows-arsenic-plant-mcintosh-rincon” http://savannahnow.com/effingham-now-news/2016-07-08/test-well-shows-arsenic-plant-mcintosh-rincon

July 10, 2016 – Rome News Tribune, “Rome watching Paulding reservoir plans; City Manager Sammy Rich doesn’t foresee problem.” HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/rome-watching-paulding-reservoir-plans-city-manager-sammy-rich-doesn/article_2ca15590-465a-11e6-a3a0-d7da51461f92.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/rome-watching-paulding-reservoir-plans-city-manager-sammy-rich-doesn/article_2ca15590-465a-11e6-a3a0-d7da51461f92.html

July 14, 2016 – Press Reader, “Local paddlers sought for Fall Float” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160714/282033326534968” http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160714/282033326534968

July 16, 2016 – Storm Water Systems blog, “Paddle Georgia removes 800 lbs of trash from Georgia rivers” by Gary Hopkins. HYPERLINK “http://stormwatersystems.com/paddle-ga-removes-800-lbs-of-trash-from-georgia-rivers/” http://stormwatersystems.com/paddle-ga-removes-800-lbs-of-trash-from-georgia-rivers/

July 21, 2016 – Press Reader, “Local paddlers encouraged to sign up for Fall Float on the Flint” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160721/281762743609086” http://www.pressreader.com/usa/rome-news-tribune/20160721/281762743609086

July 25, 2016 – OnlineAthens, UGA Press publishes user’s guide for the Broad River by Wayne Ford. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-07-25/uga-press-publishes-users-guide-broad-river” http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-07-25/uga-press-publishes-users-guide-broad-river

August 10, 2016 – The Blackshear Times, “Satilla Gets Set For State Spotlight” by Staff. http://www.theblacksheartimes.com/news/satilla-gets-set-for-state-spotlight/article_65956ae0-5e78-11e6-b3fd-0b65dc7d1f92.html

August 11, 2016 – Lake Oconee Breeze, “Lower Oconee Hidden Gem Paddle Campout to Highlight Watershed” by Gwyneth Moody. HYPERLINK “http://www.lakeoconeebreeze.net/news/lower-oconee-hidden-gem-paddle-campout-to-highlight-watershed/article_0aaffb1a-5f34-11e6-8dce-87abef371ff1.html” http://www.lakeoconeebreeze.net/news/lower-oconee-hidden-gem-paddle-campout-to-highlight-watershed/article_0aaffb1a-5f34-11e6-8dce-87abef371ff1.html

August 13, 2016 – The Brunswick News, “Group says plans for coal ash storage does not constitute clean-up” by Deborah Bayliss. HYPERLINK “http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/group-says-plans-for-coal-ash-storage-does-not-constitute/article_5b74b0f6-ff2e-57fd-8290-923cbef4521c.html” http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/group-says-plans-for-coal-ash-storage-does-not-constitute/article_5b74b0f6-ff2e-57fd-8290-923cbef4521c.html

August 17, 2016 – The Herald-Leader, “Journey on a river system is also trip through history, water use issues” by Sherri Butler. HYPERLINK “http://www.herald-leader.net/editionviewer/default.aspx?Edition=f2e5f13c-ceee-490a-81ab-6244a0dd9e8d&Page=946437e7-125c-4195-a444-238f78d85e38” http://www.herald-leader.net/editionviewer/default.aspx?Edition=f2e5f13c-ceee-490a-81ab-6244a0dd9e8d&Page=946437e7-125c-4195-a444-238f78d85e38

August 27, 2016 – Cherokee Tribune Ledger News, “Fun flows on the Etowah river” by HYPERLINK “http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/fun-flows-on-the-etowah-river/article_af50ffac-6bf0-11e6-ac2d-a7186a4b4691.html” http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/fun-flows-on-the-etowah-river/article_af50ffac-6bf0-11e6-ac2d-a7186a4b4691.html by ?.

September 2, 2016 – Northwest GA News, “Silent spill: Jet fuel reached river, but accident went almost unnoticed” by Andy Miller. HYPERLINK “http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/associated_press/news/national/silent-spill-jet-fuel-reached-river-but-accident-went-almost/article_42bd3fd8-7139-11e6-9aff-878bc6252f89.html” http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/associated_press/news/national/silent-spill-jet-fuel-reached-river-but-accident-went-almost/article_42bd3fd8-7139-11e6-9aff-878bc6252f89.html

September 5, 2016 – The Union-Recorder, “Event aims to generate interest, awareness of Oconee River” by Will Woolever. HYPERLINK “http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/event-aims-to-generate-interest-awareness-on-oconee-river/article_8794cce2-73b5-11e6-889d-cf754aadba84.html” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/event-aims-to-generate-interest-awareness-on-oconee-river/article_8794cce2-73b5-11e6-889d-cf754aadba84.html

September 7, 2016 – Union Recorder, “Event aims to generate interest, awareness on Oconee River” by Will Woolever. HYPERLINK “http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/event-aims-to-generate-interest-awareness-on-oconee-river/article_8794cce2-73b5-11e6-889d-cf754aadba84.html” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/event-aims-to-generate-interest-awareness-on-oconee-river/article_8794cce2-73b5-11e6-889d-cf754aadba84.html Dalton Daily Citizen Valdosta Daily Times The Tifton Gazette SuwanneeDemocrate.com

September 8, 2016 – The McDuffie Progress, “Development of Little River water trail begins” by Caitlin Boland. HYPERLINK “http://www.mcduffieprogress.com/article_7592.shtml” http://www.mcduffieprogress.com/article_7592.shtml September 9, 2016 – AJC, “Georgia ratchets up drought alert” by Dan Chapman.

September 14, 2016 – Tribune Ledger News, “Canoe launch dedicated to river enthusiast” by Sampson Jenkins. HYPERLINK “http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/canoe-launch-dedicated-to-river-enthusiast/article_c166b5b4-7ad8-11e6-9c15-1fe73d120373.html” http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/canoe-launch-dedicated-to-river-enthusiast/article_c166b5b4-7ad8-11e6-9c15-1fe73d120373.html

September 27, 2016 – Union-Recorder, “Hidden Gem Paddle & Campout draws visitors to Milledgeville” HYPERLINK “http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/hidden-gem-paddle-campout-draws-visitors-to-milledgeville/article_b0f05842-8457-11e6-b6d5-73b9f6c7e5ae.html” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/hidden-gem-paddle-campout-draws-visitors-to-milledgeville/article_b0f05842-8457-11e6-b6d5-73b9f6c7e5ae.html

October 3, 2016– 11 Alive, “Why is Atlanta losing billions of gallons in water each year?” by Andy Pierrotti. HYPERLINK “http://www.11alive.com/news/local/investigations/atlanta-losing-billions-of-gallons-a-year/328291738” http://www.11alive.com/news/local/investigations/atlanta-losing-billions-of-gallons-a-year/328291738

October 4, 2016–The Citizen, “Float on the Flint launches this weekend” by staff. HYPERLINK “http://thecitizen.com/lifestyle/float-flint-launches-weekend” http://thecitizen.com/lifestyle/float-flint-launches-weekend

October 6, 2016–The Augusta Chronicle, “Baab: Three area governments are among Little River Water Trail stakeholders” by Bill Baab. HYPERLINK “http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/outdoors/fishing/2016-10-06/baab-three-area-governments-are-among-little-river-water-trail” http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/outdoors/fishing/2016-10-06/baab-three-area-governments-are-among-little-river-water-trail 17

November, 2016–The Florida Times-Union, “Georgia River Network’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ include proposed Camden Spaceport, Broadhurst Landfill, offshore oil-gas exploration” by Terry Dickson. HYPERLINK “http://jacksonville.com/news/2016-11-17/georgia-river-network-s-dirty-dozen-includes-proposed-camden-spaceport-broadhurst” http://jacksonville.com/news/2016-11-17/georgia-river-network-s-dirty-dozen-includes-proposed-camden-spaceport-broadhurst

December 12, 2016 – Madison Journal Today “Ribbon cutting held for Briar’s Landing” Posted by Staff Writer. HYPERLINK “http://www.madisonjournaltoday.com/archives/8755-Ribbon-cutting-held-for-Briars-Landing.html”

2015

January 3, 2015 – AlbanyHerald.com, “Georgia Supreme Court to hear Grady County lake case appeal” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/jan/03/georgia-supreme-court-to-hear-grady-county-lake/” http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/jan/03/georgia-supreme-court-to-hear-grady-county-lake/

January 5, 2015 – Jacksonville.com, “Georgia high court hears arguments on law establishing buffers along rivers and wetlands” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://jacksonville.com/breaking-news/2015-01-05/story/georgia-high-court-hears-arguments-law-establishing-buffers-along” http://jacksonville.com/breaking-news/2015-01-05/story/georgia-high-court-hears-arguments-law-establishing-buffers-along

January 19, 2015 – SuwanneeDemocrat.com, “HamCo: High school student logo contest for Alapaha River Water Trail by WWALS” by Joyce Marie Taylor. HYPERLINK “http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/news/hamco-high-school-student-logo-contest-for-alapaha-river-water/article_df650786-9fe3-11e4-9de6-577d07f04725.html” http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/news/hamco-high-school-student-logo-contest-for-alapaha-river-water/article_df650786-9fe3-11e4-9de6-577d07f04725.html

February 6, 2015 – Florida Environments, “Florida, Georgia issue subpoenas to groups in water legal fight” by Bruce Ritchie. HYPERLINK “http://floridaenvironments.com/water/florida-georgia-issue-subpoenas-groups-water-legal-fight/” http://floridaenvironments.com/water/florida-georgia-issue-subpoenas-groups-water-legal-fight/

February 11, 2015 – The Blackshear Times, “Local collaborative developing multi-county Satilla paddle trail” by Wayne Hardy. HYPERLINK “http://www.theblacksheartimes.com/articles/2015/02/11/news/doc54da5ebb6e552131624084.txt” http://www.theblacksheartimes.com/articles/2015/02/11/news/doc54da5ebb6e552131624084.txt

February 15, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Paddle Georgia to venture on Ogeechee River” by Bryan County Now. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2015-02-15/paddle-georgia-venture-ogeechee-river” http://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2015-02-15/paddle-georgia-venture-ogeechee-river

February 24, 2015 – StatesboroHerald.com, “Paddle Georgia to host Ogeechee River event” by Joe Cook. (press release) HYPERLINK “http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/66107/” http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/66107/

March 15, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Ogeechee paddle scholarships offered to teachers” by Bryan County Now. HYPERLINK “http://dining.savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2015-03-15/ogeechee-paddle-scholarships-offered-teachers” http://dining.savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2015-03-15/ogeechee-paddle-scholarships-offered-teachers

March 25, 2015 – OnlineAthens.com, “Georgia EPD produces drought rules to mixed reaction” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-03-25/georgia-epd-produces-drought-rules-mixed-reaction” http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-03-25/georgia-epd-produces-drought-rules-mixed-reaction HYPERLINK “http://www.topix.com/forum/state/ga-gov/TO7UK8VRIHP8UIPSN” http://www.topix.com/forum/state/ga-gov/TO7UK8VRIHP8UIPSN HYPERLINK “http://www.southcarolinasc.com/2015/03/georgia-epd-produces-drought-rules-to-mixed-reaction/” http://www.southcarolinasc.com/2015/03/georgia-epd-produces-drought-rules-to-mixed-reaction/

April 2, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Rayonier pollution not permit violation, court find” by Mary Landers. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-04-01/rayonier-pollution-not-permit-violation-court-finds” http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-04-01/rayonier-pollution-not-permit-violation-court-finds

April 13, 2015 – The EarthShare of Ga Daily shared GRN’s gawaterwire blog “Rayonier and the Altamaha River” by Chris Manganiello. HYPERLINK “http://paper.li/EarthShareGa/1317388838?edition_id=eb4a39d0-e1e8-11e4-a46b-0cc47a0d164b&utm_campaign=paper_sub&utm_medium=email&utm_source=subscription” http://paper.li/EarthShareGa/1317388838?edition_id=eb4a39d0-e1e8-11e4-a46b-0cc47a0d164b&utm_campaign=paper_sub&utm_medium=email&utm_source=subscription

April 17, 2015 – OnlineAthens, “Weed Warriors Ed, Sue Wilde and Bruno Biri, who watches over Athens waters, win Alec Little environmental awards” by Lee Shearer. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2015-04-17/weed-warriors-ed-sue-wilde-and-bruno-giri-who-watches-over-athens-waters” http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2015-04-17/weed-warriors-ed-sue-wilde-and-bruno-giri-who-watches-over-athens-waters

April 17, 2015 – CovNews.com, “Row, row, row your boat” by Meris Lutz. HYPERLINK “http://www.covnews.com/section/1/article/59085/” http://www.covnews.com/section/1/article/59085/

April 21, 2015 – RedandBlack.com, “Earth Week at UGA promotes sustainability awareness” by Lindsey Smith. HYPERLINK “http://www.redandblack.com/uganews/earth-week-at-uga-promotes-sustainability-awareness/article_05a966a4-e79b-11e4-aa74-43ecd1a40186.html” http://www.redandblack.com/uganews/earth-week-at-uga-promotes-sustainability-awareness/article_05a966a4-e79b-11e4-aa74-43ecd1a40186.html

May 16, 2015 – The Daily Tribune News, “Local residents to venture on Ogeechee River June 20-26” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.daily-tribune.com/newsx/item/2503-local-residents-to-venture-on-ogeechee-river-june-20-26” http://www.daily-tribune.com/newsx/item/2503-local-residents-to-venture-on-ogeechee-river-june-20-26

May 19, 2015 – TheCrier, “Local Women on 95-mile paddle” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.thecrier.net/news/article_67c96ac6-fe31-11e4-8033-73f6038777b2.html” http://www.thecrier.net/news/article_67c96ac6-fe31-11e4-8033-73f6038777b2.html

May 27, 2015 – GainesvilleTimes, “New Federal Water Rule Addresses Health of Streams, Other Wetlands” by Jeff Gill. HYPERLINK “http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/109987/” http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/109987/

May 28, 2015 – RockdaleCitizen.com, “Outdoor events scheduled in Arabia Mountain Area” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/2015/may/28/outdoor-events-scheduled-in-arabia-mountain-area/” http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/2015/may/28/outdoor-events-scheduled-in-arabia-mountain-area/

June 2, 2015 – NorthWestGeorgiaNews.com, “TRED president Julie Smith has list of panels to attend at Georgia Trail Summit this week” by Jeremy Stewart. HYPERLINK “http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/110127/” http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/110127/

June 11, 2015 – Times-Enterprise, “Advocates push Georgia Power to remove the waste from retired plants” by Jill Nolin. HYPERLINK “http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/state_news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_c53bb4b6-1051-11e5-a56c-f77610785164.html” http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/state_news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_c53bb4b6-1051-11e5-a56c-f77610785164.html HYPERLINK “http://www.cnhinews.com/article_dceade7a-0fb1-11e5-9016-0fc7cdef8c58.html” http://www.cnhinews.com/article_dceade7a-0fb1-11e5-9016-0fc7cdef8c58.html HYPERLINK “http://georgia.citynewsline.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants” http://georgia.citynewsline.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants HYPERLINK “http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_31f50e56-0fc4-11e5-9793-ef57fa7bf560.html” http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_31f50e56-0fc4-11e5-9793-ef57fa7bf560.html HYPERLINK “http://www.cnhinews.com/article_dceade7a-0fb1-11e5-9016-0fc7cdef8c58.html” http://www.cnhinews.com/article_dceade7a-0fb1-11e5-9016-0fc7cdef8c58.html

June 12, 2015 – DaltonDailyCitizen.com, “Advocates push Georgia Power to remove waste from retired plants” by Jill Nolin. HYPERLINK “http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_99475ade-1175-11e5-9f88-c37658b7e769.html” http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/advocates-push-georgia-power-to-remove-waste-from-retired-plants/article_99475ade-1175-11e5-9f88-c37658b7e769.html

June 15, 2015 – TimesEnterprise.com, “Tired Creek decision reversed” by Patti Dozier. HYPERLINK “http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/tired-creek-decision-reversed/article_cf23dec2-13c1-11e5-8196-e371de030714.html” http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/tired-creek-decision-reversed/article_cf23dec2-13c1-11e5-8196-e371de030714.html

June 15, 2015 – AJC, “Ga high court ruling a setback for environmentalists” by Aaron Gould Sheinin. HYPERLINK “http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/ga-high-court-ruling-a-setback-for-environmentalis/nmdMD/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstubtomyajcpremium” http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/ga-high-court-ruling-a-setback-for-environmentalis/nmdMD/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstubtomyajcpremium

June 15, 2015 – Borocast.com, “Paddle Georgia on the Ogeechee” by Stacy George. HYPERLINK “http://borocast.com/2015/06/paddle-georgia-on-the-ogeechee/” http://borocast.com/2015/06/paddle-georgia-on-the-ogeechee/

June 15, 2015 – Canoe&Kayak, “Paddle Georgia 2015 Kicks off June 20” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.canoekayak.com/events/paddle-georgia-2015-kicks-off-june-20/” http://www.canoekayak.com/events/paddle-georgia-2015-kicks-off-june-20/

June 15, 2015 – The Florida Times Union, “Georgia justices rule buffers not required for freshwater marshes” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2015-06-15/story/georgia-justices-rule-buffers-not-required-freshwater-marshes” http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2015-06-15/story/georgia-justices-rule-buffers-not-required-freshwater-marshes

June 15, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “High court decides buffers aren’t required around freshwater marshes” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-15/georgia-supreme-court-buffers-arent-required-around-freshwater-marshes” http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-15/georgia-supreme-court-buffers-arent-required-around-freshwater-marshes

June 15, 2015 – WSAV 3, “Georgia Supreme Court says rules marshland not protected, But New State Law says it is” by JoAnn Merrigan. HYPERLINK “http://wsav.com/2015/06/15/georgia-supreme-court-says-rules-marshland-not-protected-but-new-state-law-says-it-is/” http://wsav.com/2015/06/15/georgia-supreme-court-says-rules-marshland-not-protected-but-new-state-law-says-it-is/

June 16, 2015 – AJC, “GA Supremes eliminate many vegetates stream buffers, supports EPD director’s policy change” by Aaron Gould Sheinin. (no link)

June 16, 2015 – Peach Pundit, “GA Supreme Court Uphold EPD Guidelines on Waterway Buffers” by Charlie. HYPERLINK “http://www.peachpundit.com/2015/06/16/ga-supreme-court-upholds-epd-guidelines-on-waterway-buffers/” http://www.peachpundit.com/2015/06/16/ga-supreme-court-upholds-epd-guidelines-on-waterway-buffers/

June 17, 2015 – Connect Statesboro, “Six things to do in Statesboro this summer” by Brittani Howell HYPERLINK “http://www.connectstatesboro.com/news/article/6929/” http://www.connectstatesboro.com/news/article/6929/

June 17, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Lack of freshwater buffer could impact coastal wetlands” by Michael Hall. HYPERLINK “http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/lack-of-freshwater-buffer-could-impact-coastal-wetlands/article_1f0f8b03-d127-56e3-9c9b-e78fc742f78d.html” http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/lack-of-freshwater-buffer-could-impact-coastal-wetlands/article_1f0f8b03-d127-56e3-9c9b-e78fc742f78d.html

June 17, 2015 – WALB, “Litigation no longer pending during Tired Creek Lake project” by Catherine Patterson. HYPERLINK “http://www.walb.com/story/29344869/litigation-no-longer-pending-during-tired-creek-lake-project” http://www.walb.com/story/29344869/litigation-no-longer-pending-during-tired-creek-lake-project

June 18, 2015 – WJCL, “Sign-up NOW to paddle the Ogeechee and enjoy River’s end” by Ogeechee Riverkeeper. HYPERLINK “http://www.wjcl.com/news/local-news/sign-up-now-to-paddle-the-ogeechee-and-enjoy-rivers-end/21038251/story” http://www.wjcl.com/news/local-news/sign-up-now-to-paddle-the-ogeechee-and-enjoy-rivers-end/21038251/story

June 18, 2015 – The EarthShare of Ga Daily, “Buff Battles: Past, Present and Future?” – Chris’s gawaterwire blog was highlighted in Earthshare’s email.

June 19, 2015 – Saporta Report, “Annual Paddle Georgia event begins Saturday, to pass site of environmental victory” by David Pendered. HYPERLINK “http://saportareport.com/annual-paddle-georgia-event-begins-saturday-to-pass-site-of-environmental-victory/” http://saportareport.com/annual-paddle-georgia-event-begins-saturday-to-pass-site-of-environmental-victory/

June 19, 2015 – Just Atlanta News, “Paddle Georgia” by staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.justatlantanews.com/tag/annual-paddle-georgia/” http://www.justatlantanews.com/tag/annual-paddle-georgia/

June 19, 2015 – Forsyth News, “Paddle Georgia trip includes local teacher, several Forsyth residents” by Megan Reed. HYPERLINK “http://www.forsythnews.com/section/1/article/27596/” http://www.forsythnews.com/section/1/article/27596/

June 20, 2015 – Daily Journal, “Nearly 400 paddlers expected to take weeklong trip down 95 miles of Ogeechee River” by Associated Press. HYPERLINK “http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/ac8959df4eb44728838a125d325a0265/GA–River-Trip” http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/ac8959df4eb44728838a125d325a0265/GA–River-Trip

June 20, 2015 – The Telegraph, “Hundreds taking 7-day trip along 95 miles of Ogeechee River” by AP. HYPERLINK “http://www.macon.com/2015/06/20/3806784_hundreds-taking-7-day-trip-along.html?rh=1” http://www.macon.com/2015/06/20/3806784_hundreds-taking-7-day-trip-along.html?rh=1 HYPERLINK “http://www.wsbtv.com/ap/ap/georgia/hundreds-taking-7-day-trip-along-95-miles-of-ogeec/nmhG9/” http://www.wsbtv.com/ap/ap/georgia/hundreds-taking-7-day-trip-along-95-miles-of-ogeec/nmhG9/

June 24, 2015 – Canoe&Kayak, “Paddle Georgia: Dispatch from the Ogeechee River” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.canoekayak.com/travel/paddle-georgia-dispatch-from-the-ogeechee-river/” http://www.canoekayak.com/travel/paddle-georgia-dispatch-from-the-ogeechee-river/

June 24, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Regional Events” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/hardeeville/2015-06-24/regional-events” http://savannahnow.com/hardeeville/2015-06-24/regional-events

June 24, 2015 – Do Savannah, “River’s end celebration wraps up 95-mile paddling journey” by Amanda Dickey. HYPERLINK “http://www.dosavannah.com/article/tue-06232015-2217/river-s-end-celebration-wraps-95-mile-paddling-journey” http://www.dosavannah.com/article/tue-06232015-2217/river-s-end-celebration-wraps-95-mile-paddling-journey

June 25, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Ogeechee Riverkeeper hosts River’s End Celebration” by Amanda Dickey. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/do/2015-06-25/ogeechee-riverkeeper-hosts-rivers-end-celebration” http://savannahnow.com/do/2015-06-25/ogeechee-riverkeeper-hosts-rivers-end-celebration

June 26, 2015 – Sierra Club, “The Georgia Chapter Office Paddle Georgia” by Staff HYPERLINK “http://action.sierraclub.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=385728.0&dlv_id=357487” http://action.sierraclub.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=385728.0&dlv_id=357487

June 26, 2015 – BG Buzz, “Paddle Georgia: Ogeechee River” by staff. HYPERLINK “http://thebgbuzz.com/event/paddle-georgia-ogeechee-river/?instance_id=6928225” http://thebgbuzz.com/event/paddle-georgia-ogeechee-river/?instance_id=6928225

June 27, 2015 – Canoe&Kayak, “Paddle Georgia: Dispatch from the Ogeechee River” by Joe Cook HYPERLINK “http://www.canoekayak.com/travel/paddle-georgia-dispatch-from-the-ogeechee-river/” http://www.canoekayak.com/travel/paddle-georgia-dispatch-from-the-ogeechee-river/ HYPERLINK “http://bayak.com/paddle-news.php?iu=2448259” http://bayak.com/paddle-news.php?iu=2448259 HYPERLINK “http://playak.com/paddle-news.php?iu=2448259” http://playak.com/paddle-news.php?iu=2448259

June 27, 2015 – SavannahNow, “Paddlers pay tribute to pristine river” by Kaitlin Bain. HYPERLINK “http://m.savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-27/paddlers-pay-tribute-pristine-river#gsc.tab=0” http://m.savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-27/paddlers-pay-tribute-pristine-river#gsc.tab=0

June 29, 2015 – Ogeechee Riverkeeper Email, “Paddle Georgia Success!” by Emily Markesteyn. HYPERLINK “http://hosted.vresp.com/424443/3170444281/1734500935/cf1b455c19/” http://hosted.vresp.com/424443/3170444281/1734500935/cf1b455c19/

June 30, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Rules over lawn watering, car washing during next drought are approved” by Walter Jones.

June 17, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Lack of freshwater buffer could impact coastal wetlands” by Michael Hall. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-30/rules-over-lawn-watering-car-washing-during-next-drought-are-approved” http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-30/rules-over-lawn-watering-car-washing-during-next-drought-are-approved HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-06-30/rules-over-lawn-watering-car-washing-during-next-drought-are-approved” http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-06-30/rules-over-lawn-watering-car-washing-during-next-drought-are-approved HYPERLINK “http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2015-06-30/georgia-gets-new-outdoor-water-use-rules” http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2015-06-30/georgia-gets-new-outdoor-water-use-rules

June 30, 2015 – The Augusta Chronicle, “Georgia gets new outdoor water use rules” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2015-06-30/georgia-gets-new-outdoor-water-use-rules”

July 1, 2015 – News 95.5, “Georgia seta water use limits for next drought” by Marcy Williams. HYPERLINK “http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/state-regional/georgia-sets-water-use-limits-next-drought/nmpy4/” http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/state-regional/georgia-sets-water-use-limits-next-drought/nmpy4/

July 1, 2015 – Canoe&Kayak, “Common Waters, Common Ground” by Joe Cook. HYPERLINK “http://www.canoekayak.com/photos/common-waters-common-ground/” http://www.canoekayak.com/photos/common-waters-common-ground/

July 2, 2015 – Newton Citizen, “East Georgia to seek damages, move forward with landfill plan in Newton County” by Alice Queen. HYPERLINK “http://www.newtoncitizen.com/news/2015/jul/02/east-georgia-to-seek-damages-move-forward-with/” http://www.newtoncitizen.com/news/2015/jul/02/east-georgia-to-seek-damages-move-forward-with/

July 5, 2015 – Gainesville Times, “Georgia joins 8 other states suing for feds over new water regulations” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/110725/” http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/110725/

July 9, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Georgia aquifer test comes up dry” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-09/state-underwater-aquifer-test-comes-dry” http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-09/state-underwater-aquifer-test-comes-dry

July 10, 2015 – Online Athens, “Georgia aquifer test comes up dry” by Walter Jones. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-07-10/georgia-aquifer-test-comes-dry” http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-07-10/georgia-aquifer-test-comes-dry

July 12, 2015 – Gainesville Times, “Gainesville residents tackle river on annual paddle trip” by Kelsey Williamson. HYPERLINK “http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/199/article/110808/” http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/199/article/110808/

July 22, 2015 – The Herald-Leader, “Hot weather, plenty of strainer couldn’t mar the beauty of the Ogeechee for Cindy Leighton” by Sherri Butler. HYPERLINK “http://herald-leader.net/editionviewer/default.aspx?Edition=51fbe52a-b778-4892-9bdd-1aa8d2b18aef&Page=44aa3bf9-b007-43cd-a5c9-f9153d6bb345” http://herald-leader.net/editionviewer/default.aspx?Edition=51fbe52a-b778-4892-9bdd-1aa8d2b18aef&Page=44aa3bf9-b007-43cd-a5c9-f9153d6bb345

July 26, 2015 – Albany Herald, “About 200 paddlers expected for four-day Flint Float” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/jul/26/about-200-paddlers-expected-for-four-day-flint/” http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/jul/26/about-200-paddlers-expected-for-four-day-flint/

July 29, 2015 – OnlineAthens, “Registration open for fall canoe trip along Flint River” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-07-29/registration-open-fall-canoe-trip-along-flint-river” http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-07-29/registration-open-fall-canoe-trip-along-flint-river

August 11, 2015 – AJC, “Get your paddle on with Georgia river trips” by Shelia Poole. HYPERLINK “http://www.ajc.com/news/events/get-your-paddle-on-with-georgia-river-trips/nnGtc/” http://www.ajc.com/news/events/get-your-paddle-on-with-georgia-river-trips/nnGtc/

September 10, 2015 -The Covington News, “Making Porterdale a destination for visitors” by Sandra Brands.

September 14, 2015 – The Citizen, “Locals to tackles Flint River” by Staff.

September 10, 2015 – Chattahoochee Nature Center’s e-newsletter (announcement about Weekend for Rivers 2015)

September 15, 2015 – Athens Banner Herald News, “Bogart Woman to Paddle The Flint River in 70 Mile Journey” by Wayne Ford HYPERLINK “http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2015-09-15/bogart-woman-paddle-flint-river-70-mile-journey” http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2015-09-15/bogart-woman-paddle-flint-river-70-mile-journey

September 15, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Paddle the Flint River, spaces available” Mary Landers Blog

September 18, 2015- Marietta Daily Journal “Locals to Participate in Annual River Event”

September 19, 2015- Albany Herald News “Albany Residents to Participate on Float on the Flint” by Staff Reports

September 21, 2015 – Root Rated, “5 Spectacular Paddling Trips South of Atlanta This Fall” by Alexa Lampasona. HYPERLINK “https://rootsrated.com/stories/best-paddling-trips-south-atlanta” https://rootsrated.com/stories/best-paddling-trips-south-atlanta

September 22, 2015- The Covington News “Yellow River Jam Welcomes Paddlers From Around State” by Staff? HYPERLINK “http://www.covnews.com/section/14/article/60558/preview/” http://www.covnews.com/section/14/article/60558/preview/

October 2, 2015 – SavannahNow, “Anti-Pipeline Group Honored” by Mary Landers.

October 3, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Coastal water protection agencies honored for fight against pipeline” by Anna Hall. HYPERLINK “http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/coastal-water-protection-agencies-honored-for-fight-against-pipeline/article_57e58351-d8b8-565a-afee-9638d7a8ecc1.html” http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/coastal-water-protection-agencies-honored-for-fight-against-pipeline/article_57e58351-d8b8-565a-afee-9638d7a8ecc1.html

October 6, 2015 – The Star, “Push Back the Pipeline names group of the year” by Terry Lewis. HYPERLINK “http://www.northaugustastar.com/article/20151006/STAR01/151009629/1049/” http://www.northaugustastar.com/article/20151006/STAR01/151009629/1049/

October 9, 2015 – WALB News, “150 people float down Flint River” by Melissa Hodges. HYPERLINK “http://www.walb.com/story/30228627/150-people-float-down-the-flint-river” http://www.walb.com/story/30228627/150-people-float-down-the-flint-river

October 9, 2015 – WALB News “Floaters Travel four days on the Flint” by Caitlyn Chastain. HYPERLINK “http://www.walb.com/story/30224042/floaters-travel-four-days-on-the-flint” http://www.walb.com/story/30224042/floaters-travel-four-days-on-the-flint

October 10, 2015 – Albany Herald, “Kayakers begin four-day trip down Flint River” by Terry Lewis HYPERLINK “http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/oct/09/kayakers-begin-four-day-trip-down-the-flint-river/” http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/oct/09/kayakers-begin-four-day-trip-down-the-flint-river/

October 13, 2015 – WALB News, “Flint River samples show higher levels of pollutants” by Melissa Hodges. HYPERLINK “http://www.walb.com/story/30253522/flint-river-samples-show-higher-levels-of-pollutants” http://www.walb.com/story/30253522/flint-river-samples-show-higher-levels-of-pollutants

October 17, 2015 – The Augusta Chronicle, “River Group Honored for Effort” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2015-10-17/river-group-honored-effort?v=1445113883” http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2015-10-17/river-group-honored-effort?v=1445113883

October 30, 2015 – Georgia Wildlife Federation E-newsletter, “Paddling the Flint” by Staff. HYPERLINK “https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/218/pm.asp?id=55325&nav=1&aacwc=38556218100037411218655325172242110” https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/218/pm.asp?id=55325&nav=1&aacwc=38556218100037411218655325172242110

November 5, 2015 – Thomasville Times-Enterprise, “River paddling, dinner event planned” by Staff. HYPERLINK “http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/river-paddling-dinner-event-planned/article_2d2e77f6-840c-11e5-9f38-2787fec17396.html” http://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/river-paddling-dinner-event-planned/article_2d2e77f6-840c-11e5-9f38-2787fec17396.html

November 5, 2015 – 90.1 WABE, “Chattahoochee, Coosa River’s Water Quality At Risk In GA” by Tasnim Shamma. HYPERLINK “http://news.wabe.org/post/chattahoochee-coosa-rivers-water-quality-risk-ga” http://news.wabe.org/post/chattahoochee-coosa-rivers-water-quality-risk-ga

November 23, 2015 – AJC, “Years later, Georgia governor’s water program still far from goal” by Greg Bluestein. HYPERLINK “http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/years-later-georgia-governors-water-program-still-/npRrT/” http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/years-later-georgia-governors-water-program-still-/npRrT/ .

December 4, 2015 – The Broad Collective, “Georgia River Network” by Dana Skelton.

December 8, 2015 – access WDUN, “Glades Reservoir enters home stretch of approval process” by Marc Eggers. HYPERLINK “http://accesswdun.com/article/2015/12/355204/glades-reservoir-enters-home-stretch-of-approval-process” http://accesswdun.com/article/2015/12/355204/glades-reservoir-enters-home-stretch-of-approval-process

December 10, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Support growing for Water trail along Satilla” by Gordon Jackson. HYPERLINK “http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/support-growing-for-water-trail-along-satilla/article_6d6ef22d-80a7-5566-ab37-812bdda282ce.html” http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/support-growing-for-water-trail-along-satilla/article_6d6ef22d-80a7-5566-ab37-812bdda282ce.html

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