Our Soque River Watershed
The Soque River Watershed Association (SRWA) works to protect and restore the Soque River, its tributaries and watershed. We're a a nonprofit, membership supported organization made up of individuals, institutions and businesses interested in the preservation and protection of the Soque River watershed.
To keep up with our long list of projects sign up for our SOQUE BULLETIN e-newsletter. Just click on the SOQUE RIVER LOVER canoeist on the left and email us your name, address and any special interests and we'll sign you up. Just mention BULLETIN in the subject line.
SRWA - LATEST NEWS
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2nd annualSOQUE RIVER FESTIVAL Saturday, June 1st
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2nd annual
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It's time to start preparing for a new GROWING SEASON. If you are interested in becoming a new GARDENER at the GREEN WAY COMMUNITY GARDEN you should read our GUIDELINES FOR GROWERS and submit an application soon. There are only a few new spots available in 2013 so act now. There's only a few plots left so register now. First plantings begin second week of April (for spring crops, or crops under cover). More details on our Facebook Page |
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We had three very successful TREE PROJECTS on Jan. 11th and 12th! The $1 TREE SALE sold a total of 660 trees to individuals all across NE Georgia. We also planted 1,700 trees at Fairview Elementary and 350 trees at the Eller Farm. Thanks to all who were involved. For more information on planting trees read our brochure and check out photos of our planting projects. Read the article or see photos on Facebook. |
| The Soque River Watershed Association recently assumed the former programs of the Keep Habersham Beautiful organization such as cleanups, the adopt a road program, and recycling and trash reduction efforts. We've added a page to our website where you can get information on projects under the KHB PROGRAM such as the location of our County recycling facilities (including hours and what can be recycled), a fruit orchard project funded by Keep Georgia Beautiful, information on composting, and our "in the works" project to launch a REUSABLE CUP project. Check it out. | |
| Check out the Innovative Stormwater Features currently under construction at the New County Courthouse. Just click on the Slideshow on the right and it will take you to our Picassa Page with full captions describing each feature. We're excited about these "never before seen" structures designed to improve water quality, reduce stormwater and increase groundwater infiltration. | |
The SRWA's email newsletter, the SOQUE BULLETIN, is now available on the web through our new BLOG website. All bulletins are archived and calendar announcements are easier to find than ever. Click the picture to the right or the link on the left column to get to our BLOG. |
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Our SOQUE RIVER FESTIVAL (back on June 16th) was a hit! 150 people paddled the Soque, with local food, kids' activities, music and more. To see PHOTOS of the festival? CLICK HERE. |
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Farmers interested in considering a water quality improvement project on their farms are encouraged to read our new publication "Livestock Alternatives for Cleaner Water." |
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We now post our most recent news and photos to FACEBOOK . We hope you'll LIKE the SRWA. |
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