About SRWA

The Soque River Watershed Assocation (SRWA) is a non-profit organization working to protect and restore the Soque River in Northeast Georgia. The Soque River is the only river in Georgia to begin and end all within one county, Habersham. It is a major headwater tributary to the Chattahoochee River which serves as the primary drinking water supply for the city of Atlanta. The organization, founded in 1998, is governed by a community-oriented board of directors, and has two staff members. Primary activities of the Association include: organization of a community watershed partnership; grant management of a Federal 319 project to complete a watershed assessment and draft a watershed protection plan; coordination of a community greenway project; and collaboration with local officials on conservation policy and planning improvements.

Clarkesville Greenways

Thank you for your interest and welcome to Habersham County’s first public organic community garden!

This project is a collaboration of the Soque River Watershed Association (SRWA), Clarkesville Greenways Inc., and the City of Clarkesville. The SRWA is the principal organizer of this project and if you have questions after reading this, please contact us at 706- 754-9382 or SRWA@soque.org.

The Garden site occupies about one quarter of an acre of land that sits in the middle of Phase I of the Clarkesville Greenway Trail. The Garden may be found by walking or driving to
the Old Clarkesville Mill located on Old Hwy 441, and then walking the Greenway Trail to the loop.

The Garden is enclosed with a solar powered electric fence to repel deer, so please use
caution (if touched it’ll give you a shock!).

Community gardens are places where participants gather to enjoy gardening and to learn about sustainable production methods. Participation in the Garden is open to both individuals and groups. Churches, school groups, and other organizations may sign up for a plot through one designated member of their organization. Plots are available first to residents of Habersham County, then to others as availability allows. The Garden provides basic tools, water, and spring tilling. All participating Community Gardeners share in the maintenance of the fence lines and other common areas throughout the year.