If the Satilla River watershed has a vigilant, professional Riverkeeper organization with appropriate resources and expertise and we put them to use to monitor for problems, encourage better environmental projects, and speak up against environmental harm, then the Satilla River, its tributaries, and watershed will be protected for safe swimming, good habitat for fish and wildlife, productive coastal fisheries, aesthetics, and any other compatible uses now and in the future.
• Promote conservation and restoration of Satilla River wetlands & critical habitats through NRCSWetland Reserve Program and Georgia Conservancy Land Conservation Program • Conduct water quality monitoringand training throughout the watershed via Georgia Adopt-A-Stream • Encourage appropriate and sustainable land-use that protects water quality. • Monitor industries and activities (i.e.surface mining, pipelines, ATV parks, etc) and demand compliance with current environmental laws, regulations & BMP’s • Influence state-wide water policy & legislation through Georgia Water Coalition • Respond to citizen complaints and concerns for the Satilla River waters.
RESTORE
• Demand cleanup of toxic legacy sites created by old industrial practices that harm water, soil and air. • Remediate current pollution problems such as trashand other pollution sources. • Promote restored hydrology and habitat at Noyes Cut in the Satilla River estuary. • Eradicate invasive species such as the Flathead Catfish, water hyacinth and the Apple Snail
EDUCATE
• Promote proper river stewardship to the youth through our “Satilla Stewards” program. • Hold Quarterly ‘River Appreciation’ paddle trips.Calendar • Conduct community outreach about the Satilla River. Like us on Facebook. • Working to establish the first Satilla River Water Trail.
