Dear Current Members, As you know, Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s Annual Spring Meeting & Dinner was postponed until December. Voting for the Board of Directors traditionally occurs at the spring meeting. However, you can Vote HERE by April 15, 2020 .
Evening Rain in the Salt Marsh   A tarnished sky Turns to silver rain In the dusky light Of the evening salt marsh.  Yield an open palm, Rinse your heart, Know its startling purity As do the blackbirds Rising in the soft shower To sing their sacred wisdom, Of a faith in God
By Doug Alderson In 1875, did Cebe Tate ever witness the wonders of the dwarf cypress forest when he wandered for seven days through the huge swamp that now bears his name? If he did, was he able to appreciate it at all while being lost and snake-bit? I rather doubt it. At least today
By Doug Alderson They have been described as strange and beautiful killers and the Apalachicola National Forest in Liberty County hosts one of the largest populations in the state. They are insectivorous plants that survive by trapping and digesting insects. Most plants derive their nutrients from the soil, but the sandy soil in these longleaf
Carnivorous Plants Add Intrigue to the Apalachicola Basin Read More »
By Lynn Wilder, Apalachicola Riverkeeper Board member I remember one of my friends telling me years ago that she hadn’t noticed all of the different shells on the beach until she took a beach walk with me. She sees them on every beach walk now. The same thing happened to another acquaintance about birds. I
Random Acts of Environmentalism—Picking it up! Read More »
By Doug Alderson March 22, 2020–A small group enjoyed sunshine and fresh air while exploring Graham Creek by kayak, following social distancing guidelines. Of great interest were the many twisted and bonsai-shaped cypress and tupelo gum trees that are just starting to leaf out. Many of the trees, some centuries old and hollow, have been
March 12, 2020– Since 1998, Apalachicola Riverkeeper has worked for clean water and a healthy Apalachicola River and Bay. At the core of what we do is protect what we love. With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak, Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s first priority is to protect the communities we love and shift how we do our
By Georgia Ackerman March 20, 2020– The office of Apalachicola Riverkeeper has relocated to 301 Market Street, Apalachicola at the Scipio Creek Marina. We’re delighted to be in a larger space with quick access to the Apalachicola River, the delta and bay. Thank you to the “Riverkeeper Volunteer Van Lines,” who packed up, moved it
Riverkeeper office located at Scipio Creek Marina Read More »
March 10, 2020– We are delighted to share this news. Author and long-time environmental advocate Doug Alderson has been appointed to a new full-time position with the Apalachicola Riverkeeper, taking on the role of Outreach and Advocacy Director. He will primarily focus on community partnerships, outreach programs and campaigns, and effective communication and engagement strategies,
Outreach & Advocacy Director joins Apalachicola Riverkeeper Team Read More »
In Remembrance of Katie Herzog February 23, 2020–A celebration of Kate Herzog’s life was held at C-Quarters Marina yesterday, complete with uplifting strings music and Katie’s favorite boat drinks. It was standing room only with family, friends, neighbors and community members all turning out to honor a woman so loved and admired. In lieu of
