By Georgia Ackerman December 26, 2019–With several consecutive days of rainfall across the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Basin, a visual survey was planned from Bristol to Wewahitchka. Conditions were checked at boat ramps and floodplain areas including public roads near the oil & gas sites in Calhoun County. Sites from Bristol to Wewahitchka were visited. The US Army […]
By Doug Alderson January 1, 2020 Carrying on a tradition of first day hikes, a group of eight people enjoyed wintry views from Alum Bluff on a New Year’s Day Riverkeeper hike. The roughly four-mile Garden of Eden Trail is fun to view in all seasons. In winter, the views of the steephead ravines are
By Georgia Ackerman December 28, 2019 Winter is the season for reflecting and the natural scenery of the Apalachicola River region is stunning. Today, participants of our Eco-Outings Program met up for cool, misty morning at Owl Creek. The backdrop of giant tupelo and gnarled cypress trees in mottled hues of gray against smooth blackwater
Thank you, thank you for your steadfast support. We simply could not do it without you! Click here to read Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s end-of-year letter to supporters.
12/5/19 Six exploratory oil & gas wells to be located between the Dead Lakes, Apalachicola River and Chipola River in the floodplain of the Apalachicola River Basin. Please click here for UPDATE. Recent news story on final approval.
Final Permits issued by DEP to Cholla Petroleum Read More »
November 25, 2019 By Georgia Ackerman Waterkeepers Florida, including Apalachicola Riverkeeper, have been active collaboratively working on water quality issues across the state. This includes involvement in the FL DEP’s Triennial Review. States are required under the Federal Clean Water Act to conduct a comprehensive review of all water quality standards at least once every three
November 20, 2019 By Georgia Ackerman Cool, crisp fall weather greeted us on a recent hike of the Garden of Eden trail. Eco-outings leader, Doug Alderson led our group on an interpretive hike out to the high bluff overlooking the Apalachicola River. Along the way, he also shared some of the history of how the
Water Protection Network meets in DC October 29, 2019 By Georgia Ackerman Washington, D.C.–The Water Protection Network (WPN) met in DC this week. WPN is a coalition of organizations working to ensure that America’s water policies and projects are environmentally and economically sound. WPN members advocate for water resource planning that utilizes natural and economically
A loud shout out to the many hands that made the load lighter, as the saying goes. THANK YOU RiverTrek Support Crew volunteers that provided food & refreshments, cooked delectable meals, ran safety boat support, shuttled gear, showed up with ice & water, baked cookies and offered encouragement all along the way. The RiverTrek 2019
As we fast approach launch day for RiverTrek 2019, we want to give a BIG shout out to the hosts, sponsors, artists, musicians and business donors that supported fundraising events over the past weeks. Bowery Station hosted a Second Annual RiverTrek Bingo with musicians donating their talents and tips. Local businesses were generous with creative
