It is with a heavy heart that we accept Susan Anderson’s resignation as Executive Director of the Apalachicola Riverkeeper organization. We deeply appreciate her passion, integrity, dedication, and energy over the last eight months, all of which have significantly advanced our shared mission to protect and preserve the Apalachicola River. Those qualities make Susan one […]
Trey Fletcher is a sixth generation Floridan who grew up in and around Quincy, Florida. His youth was spent exploring the diverse ecosystems around the Apalachicola River Basin and the river itself and this inspired him to pursue degrees in anthropology and geology at FSU, and a masters degree in ecology at the University of
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The morning of Sunday, January 12 was clear and sunny, but very chilly with a biting wind. Still, there was a great turnout for Ocean Aid 360’s 3rd Annual Ghost Trap Rodeo. 51 abandoned crab traps and a large amount of assorted debris totaling 6,560 pounds of trash were removed from the bay, shorelines and
A large group came out in support of Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s Kill the Drill Opposition event on the steps of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection headquarters in Tallahassee Florida on Monday, December 9 2024. Many in the crowd were waving signs and chanting “Kill the Drill” and “Save the Bay”. After some stirring remarks from
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UPDATE*****April 28, 2025******** Thank you for your support! We’re sharing some very encouraging news today. A Florida Administrative Law Judge issued an order with extensive findings of fact that the Florida DEP should deny the oil drilling permit for Clearwater Land and Mineral’s wildcat well located within the Apalachicola River floodplain. What happens next? The
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By Doug Alderson October 2024–For this past RiverTrek, I was able to gain a new perspective. I served as a one-armed first mate on the support boat since I fractured my left arm playing tennis the week before. When I fell on my arm, my first thought was “Oh my God, RiverTrek!” X-rays the next
Our 2024 Virtual Silent Auction was a success! Thanks to everyone who bid on the amazing items we had on offer for helping us achieve our goal, and thanks to all the generous donors who gave us the items that made it all possible. The funds raised really help us in our efforts to protect
Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s 2024 Virtual Silent Auction goes live today, November 22 2024 at 8:00AM! Please join us and bid on our wide selection of amazing items, ranging from vacation home stays to art, crafts, services, kayaks, and much, much more. We are still accepting items, so if you would like to help support our efforts
We’re so excited! The annual virtual auction is just around the corner. Wait ‘til you see some of the terrific donations we’ve received already. You will have the opportunity to bid on everything from great one-of-a-kind experiences to enduring art treasures. This is a perfect way to do your Holiday shopping and give the
October 24, 2024- The 2024 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship will take place in Apalachicola for the first time this weekend, October 25-27. Ten teams of anglers will depart from Scipio Creek Marina at 7:30am on each of the three days, returning at day’s end for weight reveal. Turbulent waters from the passing of Hurricanes
