May 5, 2022–River Patrol of the Apalachicola River and floodplain, where we conduct visual surveys, is a core Riverkeeper program. Spending dedicated time on or near the river (and its many creeks) is always time well spent. Frequently, visual survey work is combined with our water quality sampling. Any time we’re on the river or …
Despite a tornado watch, the Apalachicola Estuarine Research Reserves’s (ANERR) Estuaries Day was a success. We enjoy participating in this hands-on, annual day of learning. Hundreds of people showed up to learn about our local estuary that is home to thousands of species. Estuaries Day included touch tanks, a live reptile exhibit, a living shoreline exhibit, …
By Cameron Baxley Sixteen paddlers took to Owl Creek on our recent eco-outing. One group launched early en route to Devon Creek. The students from the FAMU Outdoor Club, (Adrian, Edna, Kahlil, Norman, Star and Troy) familiarized themselves with their kayaks while hearing an Apalachicola River overview from Riverkeeper, Georgia Ackerman. The students loaded up …
Join us in welcoming Cameron Baxley, Director of Outreach and Advocacy, to the Apalachicola Riverkeeper team. Cameron has been an active volunteer with Apalachicola Riverkeeper for several years. We’re delighted to have her on staff. She jumped right in, co-leading our recent Owl Creek Eco-educational Outing. Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, Cameron grew up …
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March 11, 2022 Dear Members, It felt like a class reunion today! While online gatherings via Zoom get the job done, nothing beats the real thing. It was so good to see you in Eastpoint for our annual member meeting and dinner! Here’s a photo gallery of our member meeting and dinner. We all seemed …
