Sunday, October 13, 2018–Flyover notes
by Georgia Ackerman, Riverkeeper and Executive Director
We continue to monitor water levels, conditions and ecological impacts on our watershed from Hurricane Michael. A few pictures from our flyover, in partnership with Waterkeeper Alliance are below.
The river appeared muddy and high, flowing at apx. 41,000 cfs. Some structural debris seen on most areas of river and delta, such as derelict or damaged boats, appeared on banks and in water. Most snapped and downed trees appeared angled in same direction from heavy wind force. A few areas had scattered trees, perhaps from small hurricane related tornadoes. Unknown at present. Structural damage seen in residential areas of flyover (e.g. damaged/detached roofs, trees atop buildings)
Chattahoochee boat ramp appeared significantly flooded.
Coal ash pond near Sneads, Scholz Power Plant did not appear to have floodwaters around or near pond.
Traffic moving over both Interstate 10 and Hwy 20. Torreya’s Gregory House appeared intact. Flooding or high water at Ocheesee, Redd and Aspalaga landings (visual).
Site visits done via land two days earlier (Fri 10/11) at Chattahoochee, Bristol and Estiffanulga landings. Chatthahoochee landing road (River Road) blocked by downed trees. Bristol park accessible, but ramp blocked by trees. Estiffanulga landing accessible. However, many downed power lines and single lane areas from trees.
Special thanks to volunteer pilot Tom Hutchings and photographer, John Wathen, Hurricane Creekkeeper. #apalachicolariverkeeper #waterkeeperalliance #apalachicolariver
 
