You should see these billboards around Valdosta starting today.
Thanks to Fairway for the artwork.
There’s still time to register online or by sending a check, for the Second Annual BIG Little River Paddle Event, at Reed Bingham State Park, this Saturday, 22 March 2014, to benefit Friends of Reed Bingham State Park and WWALS Watershed Coalition.
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On 19 February 2014 WWALS Watershed Coalition received the appended
letter from the United States Air Force about a study
regarding encroachment around Moody Air Force Base,
between Valdosta and Lakeland in Lowndes and Lanier Counties,
in the watershed of the Alapaha River.
Several documents were attached:
About the ICEMAP
From: Mike Lynch <ml@marstel-day.com>
Date: Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 10:32 AM
Subject: Moody Air Force Base Installation Complex Encroachment Management Action Plan (ICEMAP)
To:
Cc: "NICHOLS, DIONDRA R GS-11 USAF ACC 23 CES/CENPP" <diondra.nichols@us.af.mil>
On behalf of Headquarters Air Force and the 23d Wing, Marstel-Day, LLC is developing an "Installation Complex Encroachment Management Action Plan" (ICEMAP) for Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia and its associated installations and facilities. Attached is a memo Continue reading
Interesting interactive map by
Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Georgia Outdoor Map.
Their PR of 14 March 2014,
DNR Launches Interactive Map of Recreational Lands,
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today unveiled an interactive map that identifies DNR-managed lands and outdoor recreation opportunities. The “Georgia Outdoor Map” includes state parks, wildlife management areas, public fishing areas, boat ramps, and historic sites. Users are able to search by category to find locations where they can camp, hunt, hike, fish or explore history.
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WWALS Outings Chair Bret Wagenhorst says:
Don’t forget, there is a great opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty of one of our south GA blackwater rivers and help raise money for WWALS and Friends of Reed Bingham this coming Saturday, March 22 at The second annual BIG Little River Paddle Event. There is still time to register on line.
Ten days from now, float downstream, or race to the finish!
10 March 2014 in the Tifton Gazette, Little River Paddle Race March 22,
ADEL — Join the Friends of Reed Bingham State Park and WWALS Watershed Coalition on March 22 for the second annual Big Little River Paddle Race.
The race starts at 11 a.m. at Red Roberts Landing and flows down the 3-mile section of Little River and ends at Lake Reed Bingham.
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Board meetings are open to the public.
Board members are listed
on the website.
Draft Agenda
WWALS Board of Directors
7:30 PM Wednesday 12 March 2014
IHOP, Adel, GA
- Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions
- Speaker, 20 minutes: Charles Stines about his experience on our region’s rivers.
- Agenda Review: Additions and Changes
- Review and Approval of Minutes
- Past Meetings and Events
- Monthly outing February (fourth Saturday): February 22 – location? Cancelled due to all rivers too high.
- Future Meetings and Events Continue reading
Board meetings are open to the public.
Board members are listed
on the website.
Draft Agenda
WWALS Board of Directors
7:30 PM Thursday 13 March 2014
IHOP, Adel, GA if speaker, else by teleconference
- Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions
- Speaker, 20 minutes: Charles Stines about his experience on our region’s rivers.
- Agenda Review: Continue reading
As two of the Suwannee Democrat’s commentors ask:
Why does Valdosta keep having these spills?
Hasn’t this happened like 3 times now?
Why yes, yes it has. For example, Valdosta became famous for this all the way to the Gulf 3 March 2013, and there were two more spills in 2013 to add to the big one in 2009. However, the City of Valdosta has promised to use SPLOST and other funding to fix it within a few years. As AP reported Friday:
The city of Valdosta says it is making improvements to the Withlacoochee Water Pollution Control Plant to prevent future problems.
Staff, Suwannee Democrat, 28 February 2014, Florida Department of Health advises of possible wastewater contamination: Wastewater overflow from Valdosta, Ga. may impact Withlacoochee and Suwannee Rivers
Live Oak — The Florida Department of Health (DOH) today issued an advisory to residents in counties surrounding the Withlacoochee and Suwannee rivers. The City of Valdosta has reported a spill, made up of a combination of storm water and partially treated sewage, that has overflowed into the Withlacoochee River. The Withlacoochee flows south and connects with the Suwannee River.
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One month from now!
Paddle at your own leisure, or race for prizes
Saturday, March 22nd,
at the
Second Annual
BIG Little River Paddle Event,
at Reed Bingham State Park, Adel, Georgia.
Proceeds to benefit
Friends of Reed Bingham State Park
and WWALS Watershed Coalition.
You can
sign up and pay online or you can do that at the event.
Bret Wagenhorst has prepared a poster suitable for hanging up at your place of fun or business: PDF. Comment on this post if you want a paper copy.
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Update 15 Feb 2014: You can also apply to Sponsor (Gold, Silver, or Bronze) on the event page.
A fundraiser for nonprofits Friends of Reed Bingham State Park and WWALS Watershed Coalition, this is a scenic three mile flatwater paddle on the Little River from Red Roberts landing (at Rountree Bridge, 31 11 32.05 N 83 31 13.25 W) in the north end of the park, to the boat ramp on the Colquitt Co. side of the park lake (park map).
You can do it as a race, or as a scenic leisure paddle. Cost is $25 per boat if you register before March 15, and $30 per boat after that (registration includes park day pass/admission). You must either provide your own boat or rent one at the park (separate fee). Participants get a free shuttle and lunch. Fastest boats in various categories win a prize. Registration is at Red Roberts landing between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. (to allow time for a shuttle). Mass start at 11 a.m.
You can sign up and pay online. Continue reading