• 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.
