Fun was had by all at the WWALS booth at South Georgia Pride, in Saunders Park, Valdosta, Georgia, September 16, 2017. Plus we saw the remains of an artesian spring. Here are pictures plus a google map.
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Agenda: SGRC Regional Plan Update Workshop in Valdosta 2017-09-21
I still want to know which river that is, under “(2) Areas Requiring Special Attention Defining Narrative; Threatened Regionally Important Resources&rdquo. And what I already sent SGRC for WWALS is below this reminder message. Received yesterday:
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Good Morning,
A quick reminder for our 1st Regional Plan Update Workshop on:
September 21st, 2017 9:30a to 12:30p
Valdosta SGRC Offices at 327 W. Savannah Ave
The first workshop will cover the following topics:
- Review the existing issues and opportunities within the Region and determine whether they are Continue reading
South Georgia Pride
Sara Squires, Scotti Jay, Amy Weigenstein, some children, and Gretchen at the froggie toss game.
That was at South Georgia Pride, Saturday, 16 September 2017 at Saunders Park in Valdosta, Georgia. Follow this link for more pictures.
-jsq, John S. Quarterman, Suwannee RIVERKEEPER®
You can join this fun and work by becoming a WWALS member today!
WWALS at South Georgia Pride Saturday 2017-09-16
WWALS will have a booth at the South Georgia Pride Festival this Saturday.
We will share information about our programs and activism with the local community.
When: Noon-7PM, Saturday, September 16, 2017
Where: John W. Saunders Park, 1151 River Street, Valdosta, Georgia
Waterkeeper Alliance and Affilates support equality, particularly “we know equality and human rights are intrinsic to environmental values.”
South Georgia Pride is open to the community and family friendly and we invite you to come and visit us there.
Gretchen and a student. Picture by Scotti Jay for WWALS.
-jsq, John S. Quarterman, Suwannee RIVERKEEPER®
You can join this fun and work by becoming a WWALS member today!
One Mile Branch Cleanup, Valdosta, GA 2017-11-11
Update 2017-10-29: Meet at VSU CORE.
A first for WWALS: an urban cleanup! One Mile Branch runs right through the heart of the biggest city in the Suwannee River Basin (Valdosta) and through the biggest educational institution in the Basin (Valdosta State University). It has some trash, and you can help WWALS come get it!
When: 10AM, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: One Mile Branch, through the heart of Valdosta and VSU.
Meet:
VSU CORE, 1300 Sustella Ave., Valdosta, GA
31698
(This is a WWALS event; we’re just meeting in CORE’s parking lot.)
Map: Brookdale Drive and VSU parking lot
Hosts: Scotti Jay and Dan Phillips
Contact: Continue reading
WWALS at VSU Learning in Retirement 2017-08-31
Come ask Gretchen questions this Thursday morning, 10-11AM, at VSU’s Continuing Education building in midtown Valdosta.
When: 10AM to 11AM, Thursday, August 31, 2017
Where:
VSU Continuing Education
903 N Patterson St, Valdosta, Georgia 31698
Event: facebook
Gretchen Quarterman speaking at a WWALS public meeting at VSU last spring
WWALS will be offering an interactive lecture at Valdosta State Learning in Retirement Fall Session. We will talk about the watershed of the Suwannee Basin, the Floridan Aquifer, current challenges, and how together we can make sure our water is swimmable, fishable, and drinkable.
Continue readingWWALS Seeking Interns
WWALS Watershed Coalition is seeking student interns to work in a variety of areas. If you care about water, boating, swimming, fishing, or clean drinking water, you can apply now to be considered for one of our internship positions. Hours are flexible and there are several areas of concentration available. Hours for internship can be done over one or two semesters and are coordinated with your faculty for college credit.
Picture by Gretchen Quarterman for WWALS,
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The Happening, VSU, 2017-08-24.
If you want to apply, please fill out this form.
-jsq, John S. Quarterman, Suwannee RIVERKEEPER®
You can join this fun and work by becoming a WWALS member today!
WWALS at The Happening at VSU 2017-08-24
A fine time on a hot sunny day on VSU’s front lawn at The Happening yesterday. Thanks to Scotti Jay and Sara Squires for helping!
Traffic at the WWALS booth
Picture by John S. Quarterman for WWALS.
Gretchen talking to students
Continue readingWWALS at VSU Happening Information Festival 2017-08-24
Tomorrow, with a few tens of thousands of our closest student friends, on the front lawn of Valdosta State University, it’s The Happening:
When: 12PM to 4PM, Thursday, August 24, 2017
Where: Front lawn, VSU, 1500 N Patterson St., Valdosta, Georgia 31698
What: According to VSU, The HAPPENING 2017: CELEBRATING 26 YEARS!, Continue reading
The Three Stooges Do Pipeline: Sabal Trail at Dunnellon 2017-07-16
Sabal Fail wrapped it in towels, sprayed a deodorant, and waited until morning.
“This is a new system and they are still learning,”
said the Sabal Trail representative from Houston to Marion County Fire and Rescue,
who were called by a local citizen to respond to a strong odor of
natural gas at the site of the Dunnellon Compressor Station.
“Houston, we have a problem,” a Marion County resident remarked.
“Will be getting someone to respond,” Sabal Trail told Marion County 22 minutes after the call. When the county arrived (half an hour after the 911 call, mostly due to road distance), Sabal Trail personnel didn’t have the situation under control and hadn’t even communicated with Houston yet.
Marion County’s Narrative says: Continue reading