WWALS holds at least one paddle outing a month, plus frequent cleanups, and occasional hikes. Each outing is free to WWALS members. For non-members, the outings fee is $10 per person ($11 online).
At each outing each participant must sign an event waiver so our WWALS insurance will apply. The leader of that outing will have a sign-in sheet for that purpose. If you want to see it in advance, follow this link.
Below is a spreadsheet of WWALS (and other) outings and events. It’s updated frequently. Acronyms are explained below the spreadsheet.
See it in its native google sheets form, and presented in web form below.
Upcoming events are also listed in the WWALS calendar and the outings spreadsheet and f acebook events and meetups, as well as in the monthly WWALS membership newsletter, Tannin Times.
Annual WWALS big events are listed in the Sponsor Events web page.
Date | Name | River (or creek or lake or pond or swamp or watershed) | Time | Launch Time | End Time | Category (Outing, Cleanup, Festival, Event, etc.) | Sponsor | Blueway (ARWT, WRWT, other) | Put In | Take Out | Latitude | Longitude | Entry fee to non-members | Entry fee to members | Other fees | Host | Contact | Description | Backup | Announcement (URL) | Report | Duration | Shuttle Distance | Shuttle Duration | Paddle Distance | Paddle Duration | Boats | Paddlers | Water Level | Gauge | Level Comments | Features | Flora | Invasive species | Fauna | Water Quality Tests | Buffers | Assessment | Photo | Photoset | Photoset2 | Photoset3 | Photoset4 |
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2021-12-18 | Banks Lake Full Cold Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-11-19 | Banks Lake Full Beaver Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-10-23 | WWALS Boomerang 4th Annual | Withlacoochee River | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | State Line Boat Ramp | State Line Boat Ramp | 30.637878 | -83.311178 | $30 before 15 Oct then $20 | $30 before 15 Oct then $20 | $20 Vendor Fee | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | A fun filled day of kayak and canoe racing and leisurely paddling. | Postpone a week in case of weather | 4 hours | none | none | 3 miles each way | 2 hours | Pinetta | ||||||||||||||||||
2021-10-20 | Banks Lake Full Harvest Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-10-17 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | Online via zoom. | Garry Gentry | John S. Quarterman | Finance, outings, advocacy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-09-20 | Banks Lake Full Corn Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-08-22 | Banks Lake Full Sturgeon Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-08-21 | Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | All | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Festival | WWALS | All | Turner Center Art Park, 605 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31601 | 30.836705 | -83.281754 | $10 advance, $12 at door | $10 advance, $12 at door | Tom H. Johnson Jr. | John S. Quarterman | Fourth Annual Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | https://wwals.net/pictures/2021-08-21--songwriting/ | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-07-23 | Banks Lake Full Buck Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-07-18 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:45 PM | 4:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | Online via zoom. | Garry Gentry | John S. Quarterman | Election of officers, finance, outings, advocacy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-07-18 | WWALS Annual Member Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | Online via zoom. | Garry Gentry | John S. Quarterman | Annual Report, Election of some Board members | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-06-24 | Banks Lake Full Strawberry Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-06-05 | Alapahoochee GA 135 to Sassee Landing | Alapahoochee River | 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | GA 135 Bridge | Sasser Landing | 30.62841 | -83.08911 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely paddle on the rarely visited Alapahoochee River into the Alapaha. This is a short paddle but may have dead falls to navigate depending on water levels | Cancel due to water levels | 2 hours | 8 miles | 12 minutes | 3 miles | 1.5 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||
2021-05-26 | Banks Lake Full Flower Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-05-19 | Big Shoals Florida | Suwannee River | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Big Shoals State Park | Suwannee River Wayside Park | 30.35251 | -83.68783 | $ 10.00 | $4.00 Park Fee | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Paddle the games Big Shoals and Little Shoals on the Suwannee River on this short weekday trip. Team Shuttle will depart at 9:30am to set up shuttle at Suwannee River Wayside Park. | If we experience low water levels we will move the paddle to the Santa Fe River from Hwy 27 Sanata Fe Boat Ramp to Gilchrist County Santa Fe River Park. It will cover 9 miles and numerous springs. | 4 hours | 12 Miles | 30 min | 6 miles | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2021-05-08 | Training: Water Quality Testing | All | 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM | Training | WWALS | ALL | Zoom then physically distanced practical | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Chemical and Bacterial training, Georgia Adopt-A-Stream | 4 hours | none | none | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-04-26 | Banks Lake Full Pink Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-04-24 | BIG Little River Paddle Race | Little | 8:00:00 AM | 9:30:00 AM | 1:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS and FORB | WLRWT | Red Roberts Landing | Reed Bingham SP (West) | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 5.00 | Bret Wagenhorst | Bret Wagenhorst | Annual Fundraiser | The April 2021 Monthly outing | 4 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-04-18 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | Online via zoom. | Garry Gentry | John S. Quarterman | Finance, outings, advocacy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-03-28 | Banks Lake Full Worm Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 7:00 PM | 7:15 PM | 9:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Russell McBride | Russell McBride | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2021/03/02/banks-lake-full-worm-moon-paddle-2021-03-28/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2021-03-27 | Troupville to Spook Bridge Mayor's Paddle | Withlacoochee River | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Troupville Boat Ramp | Spook Bridge | 30.652536 | -83.34586 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely paddle on the WIthlacoochee RIver after it tests clean from the recent Valdosta sewage spill. | 13 Mar 2021 | https://wwals.net/2021/02/25/water-level-reschedule-mayors-paddle-withlacoochee-river-2021-03-27/ | 6 hours | 24 miles | 30 minutes | 11 miles | 6 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2021-03-21 | Adams Tract River Camping | Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | outing | WWALS | SRWT | Hardenbergh Boat Ramp | Ivey Memorial Park | 30.0903 | -83.111903 | $ 20.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | 8 miles on the first day and 10 miles on the second day. With a self shuttle. meaning we will meet at Hardenbergh Boat Ramp at 9:30 am unload and self shuttle those who were not able to set up their own shuttle. Shuttle traffic will depart at 10 am We will wear masks during the vehicle shuttle and have a passenger in the truck bed if available we should be on the water by 1100 am. River Camp platforms are available on 1st come 1st serve basis so plan for primitive camping. | Cancel | https://wwals.net/?p=54956 | overnight | 16 miles | 19 minutes | 10 miles | 5 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2021-03-20 | Adams Tract River Camping | Suwannee River | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | overnight | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Hardenbergh Boat Ramp | Ivey Memorial Park | 30.0903 | -83.111903 | $ 20.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | 8 miles on the first day and 10 miles on the second day. With a self shuttle. meaning we will meet at Hardenbergh Boat Ramp at 9:30 am unload and self shuttle those who were not able to set up their own shuttle. Shuttle traffic will depart at 10 am We will wear masks during the vehicle shuttle and have a passenger in the truck bed if available we should be on the water by 1100 am. River Camp platforms are available on 1st come 1st serve basis so plan for primitive camping. | Cancel | https://wwals.net/?p=54956 | overnight | 16 miles | 18 minutes | 8 miles | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2021-03-14 | Azalea Festival Sunday | One Mile Branch | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park, 1401 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA, 31601 | 30.846771 | -83.285066 | $ - | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Come help WWALS celebrate spring with 30,000 of our south Georgia and north Florida friends. | https://wwals.net/2021/03/02/wwals-booth-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2021-03-13-14/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-03-13 | Azalea Festival Saturday | One Mile Branch | 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park, 1401 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA, 31601 | 30.846771 | -83.285066 | $ - | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Come help WWALS celebrate spring with 30,000 of our south Georgia and north Florida friends. | https://wwals.net/2021/03/02/wwals-booth-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2021-03-13-14/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-03-07 | Adams Tract River Camping | Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | outing | WWALS | SRWT | Hardenbergh Boat Ramp | Ivey Memorial Park | 30.0903 | -83.111903 | $ 20.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | 8 miles on the first day and 10 miles on the second day. With a self shuttle. meaning we will meet at Hardenbergh Boat Ramp at 9:30 am unload and self shuttle those who were not able to set up their own shuttle. Shuttle traffic will depart at 10 am We will wear masks during the vehicle shuttle and have a passenger in the truck bed if available we should be on the water by 1100 am. River Camp platforms are available on 1st come 1st serve basis so plan for primitive camping. | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2021/02/16/adams-tract-river-camping-suwannee-river-hardenbergh-boat-ramp-2021-03-06/ | Rescheduled two weeks later due to high water. https://wwals.net/?p=54956 | overnight | 16 miles | 19 minutes | 10 miles | 5 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2021-03-06 | Adams Tract River Camping | Suwannee River | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | overnight | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Hardenbergh Boat Ramp | Ivey Memorial Park | 30.0903 | -83.111903 | $ 20.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | 8 miles on the first day and 10 miles on the second day. With a self shuttle. meaning we will meet at Hardenbergh Boat Ramp at 9:30 am unload and self shuttle those who were not able to set up their own shuttle. Shuttle traffic will depart at 10 am We will wear masks during the vehicle shuttle and have a passenger in the truck bed if available we should be on the water by 1100 am. River Camp platforms are available on 1st come 1st serve basis so plan for primitive camping. | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2021/02/16/adams-tract-river-camping-suwannee-river-hardenbergh-boat-ramp-2021-03-06/ | Rescheduled two weeks later due to high water. https://wwals.net/?p=54956 | overnight | 16 miles | 18 minutes | 8 miles | 4 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2021-02-27 | Banks Lake Full Snow Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 5:45 PM | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Russell McBride | Russell McBride | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/12/28/banks-lake-full-snow-moon-paddle-2021-02-27/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2021-02-27 | Troupville to Spook Bridge Mayor's Paddle | Withlacoochee River | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Troupville Boat Ramp | Spook Bridge | 30.652536 | -83.34586 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely paddle on the WIthlacoochee RIver after it tests clean from the recent Valdosta sewage spill. | 13 Mar 2021 | https://wwals.net/2021/02/05/rescheduled-mayors-paddle-troupville-to-spook-bridge-withlacoochee-river-2021-02-27/ | Rescheduled to 2021-03-27: https://wwals.net/2021/02/25/water-level-reschedule-mayors-paddle-withlacoochee-river-2021-03-27/ | 6 hours | 24 miles | 30 minutes | 11 miles | 6 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2021-02-17 | GA-EPD Triennial Review Update | All | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Public Meeting | GA-EPD | All | Online | GA-EPD | John S. Quarterman | The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Watershed Protection Branch will hold a virtual public meeting to review and discuss proposed changes to the Georgia Rules for Water Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-6.03 (Water Use Classifications and Water Quality Standards) that were initiated in February 2019. | https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/GADNR/bulletins/2b9a861 | 1 hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-02-13 | Water Quality Testing Training | All | All | 1:00 PM | Training | WWALS | All | Mostly online via zoom. | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Chemical and Bacteriological water testing training for Georgia Adopt-A-Stream standards by our local trainers. | https://wwals.net/2021/01/12/training-water-quality-testing-all-mostly-online-2021-02-13/ | https://wwals.net/2021/02/18/wwals-training-for-water-quality-testing-drexel-park-onemile-branch-valdosta-ga-2021-02-13/ | 4 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-02-06 | Troupville to Spook Bridge Mayor's Paddle | Withlacoochee River | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Troupville Boat Ramp | Spook Bridge | 30.652536 | -83.34586 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely paddle on the WIthlacoochee RIver after it tests clean from the recent Valdosta sewage spill. | 13 Feb 2021 | https://wwals.net/2020/11/12/troupville-to-spook-bridge-mayors-paddle-withlacoochee-river-2021-02-06/ | Rescheduled to 2021-02-27 https://wwals.net/2021/02/05/rescheduled-mayors-paddle-troupville-to-spook-bridge-withlacoochee-river-2021-02-27/ | 6 hours | 24 miles | 30 minutes | 11 miles | 6 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2021-01-28 | Banks Lake Full Wolf Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 5:15 PM | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/12/26/banks-lake-full-wolf-moon-paddle-2021-01-28/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2021-01-25 | Radio: Full Wolf Moon Banks Lake, Mayor's Paddle, Okefenokee, etc. | All | 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | Radio | Scott James | All | 92.1 FM Radio WDDQ | Scott James | John S. Quarterman | You can write the Georgia governor against the strip mine and the pellet plant, and come to the Full Wolf Moon paddle at Banks Lake and the Mayors Paddle on the Withlacoochee River. | https://wwals.net/2021/01/22/radio-full-wolf-moon-banks-lake-mayors-paddle-okefenokee/ | https://wwals.net/2021/01/27/videos-radio-full-wolf-moon-banks-lake-mayors-paddle-okefenokee/ | 15 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-01-17 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | Online via zoom. | Garry Gentry | John S. Quarterman | Finance, outings, advocacy. | https://wwals.net/2021/01/09/notice-wwals-board-meeting-2021-01-16/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021-01-02 | New Year Ichetucknee Upstream Paddle | Ichetucknee and Sante Fe | 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM | 4:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Dampier’s Landing, About a 10 minute walk from parking lot at South Entrance, 11627 SW Us Highway 27, Fort White, Florida 32071, in Columbia County. | Dampier's Landing | 29.9859 | -82.7602 | $ 10.00 | $6.00 Park Fee | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely paddle on the newest river addition to WWALS and Suwannee Riverkeeper | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/12/30/reroute-new-year-ichetucknee-to-santa-fe-river-paddle-2021-01-02/ | https://wwals.net/2020/12/30/reroute-new-year-ichetucknee-to-santa-fe-river-paddle-2021-01-02/ | 7 hours | 20 miles round trip | 30 min round trip | 12 miles | 5.5 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||
2020-12-29 | Full Cold Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 4:45 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | https://www.wwals.net/2020/11/04/full-cold-moon-paddle-banks-lake-boat-ramp-2020-12-29/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2020-12-19 | Solstice Light Parade | Banks Lake | 3:00 PM | 5:15 PM | 7:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | Shelby Miller | Bobby McKenzie | Deck your canoe, kayak, jon boat and the like with lights and we'll do a short excursion out on the lake and bring it back in for fanfare and judging for this end of the year fundraising event. We will have monetary prizes for 1, 2, and 3rd places. We have a 3:00 PM showtime to help with onsite boat decorations. | We will move this event to the Full Cold Moon Paddle on 29 December in case of bad weather. | https://wwals.net/2020/10/08/wwals-solstice-light-parade-2020-12-19/ | 4 hours | none | none | 1 mile | 1 hour | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-12-14 | Okefenokee, Light Parade, Mayors Paddle on radio | Withlacochee River | 7:00 AM | 7:15 AM | Radio | Scott James | All | You can write the Georgia governor against the strip mine and the pellet plant, and come to the Full Wolf Moon paddle at Banks Lake and the Mayors Paddle on the Withlacoochee River. | Scott James | John S. Quarterman | You can write the Georgia governor against the strip mine and the pellet plant, and come to the Light Parade and the Mayors Paddle. | https://wwals.net/2020/12/11/okefenokee-light-parade-mayors-paddle-suwannee-riverkeeper-on-scott-james-radio-2020-12-14/ | https://wwals.net/2020/12/17/video-virus-full-moon-bacteria-okefenokee-mayors-paddle-songwriting-suwannee-riverkeeper-on-scott-james-radio-2020-12-14/ | 15 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-12-12 | Kayak raffle drawing | All | Raffle | WWALS | All | via zoom | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Drawing of raffle tickets for an Emotion Stealth 11 Sit-On-Top Kayak with Carlisle Paddle, $600.00 value. Tickets benefit WWALS advocacy, programs, outings, and events. | https://wwals.net/2020/07/29/kayak-raffle-emotion-stealth-11-with-paddle-2020-12-12/ | https://wwals.net/2020/12/13/wwals-kayak-raffle-drawing-2020-12-12/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-12-08 | Okefenokee, Light Parade, Songwriting Contest on radio | All | 8:30 AM | 8:45 | Radio | Steve Nichols | All | NewsTalk 105.9 FM WVGA | Steve Nichols | John S. Quarterman | Cleanups, WWALS Boomerang, and wood pellet plant --Suwannee Riverkeeper on Steve Nichols radio show | https://wwals.net/2020/12/03/light-parade-at-banks-lake-okefenokee-swamp-suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-on-steve-nichols-radio-2020-12-08/ | https://wwals.net/2020/12/10/water-trails-okefenokee-pellet-plant-songwriting-contest-light-parade-suwannee-riverkeeper-on-steve-nichols-radio-2020-12-08/ | 15 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-11-30 | Banks Lake Full Beaver Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 5:00 PM | 5:20 PM | 7:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/11/02/banks-lake-full-beaver-moon-paddle-2020-11-30/ | https://wwals.net/2020/11/29/canceled-because-of-weather-banks-lake-full-beaver-moon-paddle-2020-11-29/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-11-19 | Rights of Nature Webinar | All | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Webinar | Florida Rights of Nature Network | All | Webinar | Florida Rights of Nature Network | John S. Quarterman | All about Rights of Nature | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-rights-of-nature-in-florida-tickets-128036038237?fbclid=IwAR12Yo5lMFSRRf9fYAH1CA_12cZn5FM9YxeN7Wy8gU5miTctegldJsBQpCU | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-11-18 | DSSWA Board | Withlacoochee River | 6:00 PM | Board Meeting | SGRC | WLRWT | SGRC, 1937 Carlton Adams Drive, Valdosta, GA | Elizabeth Backe | Elizabeth Backe | Finances, officers, and Waste Management bought ADS | http://www.l-a-k-e.org/blog/2020/11/waste-management-bought-ads-finances-officers-dsswa-2020-11-18.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-11-10 | SRWMD Board | All | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Board Meeting | SRWMD | All | Online | SRWMD | John S. Quarterman | Monthly SRWMD Board Meeting and Lands Committee Meeting | https://www.wwals.net/2020/11/04/srwmd-board-immune-to-conflicts-of-interest-lands-committee-buying-many-parcels-2020-11-10/ | https://wwals.net/2020/11/11/letter-wwals-to-fdep-and-srwmd-acquisitions-invitations-withdrawals-water-quality-testing-2020-11-10/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-11-08 | Floyd's Island Okefenokee Camping | Okefenokee | 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | 5:00 PM 8 Nov | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Stephen C. Foster State Park | Stephen C. Foster State Park | 30.821916 | -82.364845 | $ 20.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Overnight Camping in the Okefenokee Swamp | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/09/20/floyds-island-okefenokee-camping-stephen-c-foster-state-park-2020-11-07/ | https://wwals.net/2020/11/22/floyds-island-okefenokee-swamp-suwannee-river-2020-11-07/ | 2 days | none | none | 9 miles | 5 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-11-07 | Floyd's Island Okefenokee Camping | Okefenokee | 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | 5:00 PM 8 Nov | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Stephen C. Foster State Park | Stephen C. Foster State Park | 30.821916 | -82.364845 | $ 20.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Overnight Camping in the Okefenokee Swamp | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/09/20/floyds-island-okefenokee-camping-stephen-c-foster-state-park-2020-11-07/ | https://wwals.net/2020/11/22/floyds-island-okefenokee-swamp-suwannee-river-2020-11-07/ | 2 days | None | none | 9 miles | 5 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-11-06 | Lunch and drive by mine site near Okefenokee Swamp | Okefenokee Swamp | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Lacy's Kountry Store, 389 GA-94, St George, GA 31562. | 30.518918 | -82.224829 | $ - | $ - | $ - | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Lunch, discussion, and drive by the proposed titanium mine site southeast of the Swamp. Kim Bednarek, Executive Director of Okefenokee Swamp Park, suggested we meet first at Lacy’s Kountry Store in Moniac, for lunch, talks, and discussion. She and Rena Peck Stricker, Executive Director of Georgia River Network, will say a few words. Also saying a few words will be either Suwannee Riverkeeper John S. Quarterman or WWALS Executive Director Gretchen Quarterman. Possibly we will have another speaker. | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/10/22/lunch-and-drive-by-mine-site-near-okefenokee-swamp-2020-11-06/ | https://wwals.net/2020/11/16/okefenokee-discussion-in-moniac-and-mine-site-drive-by-2020-11-06/ | 2 hours | 2 hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-10-31 | Banks Lake Full Hunter's Halloween Moon paddle | Banks Lake | 6:15 PM | 6:30 PM | 8:50 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/09/17/banks-lake-full-hunters-halloween-moon-paddle-2020-10-31/ | https://wwals.net/2020/11/01/pictures-thirty-paddlers-halloween-blue-moon-banks-lake-2020-10-31/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-10-29 | Lanier County Comprehensive Plan Update | Alapaha River | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Meeting | SGRC | ARWT | Lanier County Annex, 162 W. Thigpen Ave., Lakeland, GA | Loretta Hylton | John S. Quarterman | Workshop #2 Policies and the Community Work Program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-10-28 | Ware County Comprehensive Plan Update | Suwannee River | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Webinar | SGRC | SRWT | webex | Ariel Godwin | John S. Quarterman | Second Meeting, Five-Year Update, Ware County Comprehensive Plan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-10-27 | Virtual Public Hearings on Florida’s Request to Assume Administration of a Clean Water Act Section 404 Program | All | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Webinar | U.S. EPA | All | Online | U.S. EPA | John S. Quarterman | Virtual Public Hearings on Florida’s Request to Assume Administration of a Clean Water Act Section 404 Program | https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4295139229196503819 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-10-27 | GA-DNR Board Meeting | All | 9:00 AM | Board Meeting | GA-DNR | All | Conference Call | Nancy A. Addison | John S. Quarterman | Environmental protection, land acquisition, finance, bylaws | https://gadnr.org/sites/default/files/AGENDA.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-10-24 | WWALS Boomerang | Withlacoochee River | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | State Line Boat Ramp | State Line Boat Ramp | 30.637878 | -83.311178 | $30 before 13 Oct then $20 | $30 before 13 Oct then $20 | $20 Vendor Fee | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | A fun filled day of kayak and canoe racing and leisurely paddling. | Postpone a week in case of weather | https://wwals.net/pictures/2020-10-24--boomerang/ | https://wwals.net/2020/10/29/winners-wwals-boomerang-2020-10-24/ | 4 hours | none | none | 3 miles each way | 2 hours | Pinetta | ||||||||||||||||
2020-10-18 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | Online via zoom. | John S. Quarterman | Garry Gentry | Finance, outings, advocacy. | https://wwals.net/2020/09/17/notice-wwals-board-meeting-2020-10-18/ | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-10-16 | Suwannee County video ad | Suwannee River | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Outing | Suwannee County Tourist Development | SRWT | Suwannee Springs | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Videoing an ad for Visit Suwannee County | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-10-13 | WWALS Boomerang on Scott James radio | Withlacochee River | 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | Radio | Scott James | All | 92.1 FM Radio WDDQ | Scott James | John S. Quarterman | All about the Third Annual WWALS Boomerang paddle race from Georgia into Florida and back on the Withlacoochee River, 2020-10-24 | https://wwals.net/2020/10/12/wwals-boomerang-and-mayors-paddle-suwannee-riverkeeper-on-scott-james-radio-2020-10-13/ | https://wwals.net/2020/10/13/video-wwals-boomerang-on-scott-james-radio-2020-10-13/ | 15 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-10-10 | Trifecta Cleanup Troupville, Naylor, Langdale Park Boat Ramps | Alapaha, Withlacoochee, Little Rivers | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT and WLRWT | Troupville , Naylor, Boat Ramps, Sugar Creek, Twomile and Onemile Branches | Same | $ - | $ - | Bobby McKenzie, Russell McBride, Suzy Hall | Bobby McKenzie, Russell McBride, Suzy Hall | A trifecta cleanup consisting of 3 different loacations. Russell McBride wil be the Host at Troupville Boat Ramp, Suzy Hall will be the host at Naylor Boat Ramp and Bobby McKenzie will be the host at Sugar Creek at the Withlacoochee River. Cleanups will be targeted on land surrounding the boat ramps. You are more than welcome to bring your boat and paddle up/down stream for to remove what you can from the water. At Sugar Creek we will paddle downstream and back as part of the cleanup. Please state which location you will be helping out at when signing up. | In case of weather we will cancel or move to another date | https://wwals.net/2020/09/09/river-and-creek-cleanup-lowndes-county-valdosta-and-wwals-2020-10-10/ | 3 hours | none | none | none | none | |||||||||||||||||||||
2020-10-06 | Cleanup, Boomerang, pellet plant on radio | All | 8:30 AM | 8:45 | Radio | Steve Nichols | All | NewsTalk 105.9 FM WVGA | Steve Nichols | John S. Quarterman | Cleanups, WWALS Boomerang, and wood pellet plant --Suwannee Riverkeeper on Steve Nichols radio show | https://wwals.net/2020/10/05/cleanups-testing-wwals-boomerang-on-steve-nichols-radio-show-2020-10-06/ | https://wwals.net/2020/10/07/video-cleanups-wwals-boomerang-and-wood-pellet-plant-on-steve-nichols-radio-show-2020-10-06/ | 15 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-10-01 | Banks Lake Full Harvest Moon | Banks Lake | 6:30 PM | 18:50 | 20:50 | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/08/16/banks-lake-full-harvest-moon-banks-lake-2020-10-01/ | https://wwals.net/2020/10/04/pictures-banks-lake-full-harvest-moon-paddle-2020-10-01/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-09-12 | Berrien Beach Clean Up | Alapaha River | 9:00 AM | N/A | 12:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Berrien Beach Boat Ramp | Berrien Beach Boat Ramp | 31.159076 | -83.045554 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Cleanup at Berrien Beach | in case of weather we will cancel or move to another date | https://wwals.net/2020/08/12/berrien-beach-boat-ramp-clean-up-alapaha-river-2020-09-12/ | https://wwals.net/2020/09/13/pictures-berrien-beach-boat-ramp-cleanup-2020-09-12/ | 3 hours | none | none | none | none | ||||||||||||||||||||
2020-09-12 | Training: Water Quality Testing | All | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Training | WWALS | All | TBD | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Chemical and Bacteriological water testing training for Georgia Adopt-A-Stream standards by our local trainers. | https://wwals.net/2020/08/20/training-water-quality-testing-all-tbd-2020-09-12/ | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-09-02 | Banks Lake Full Corn Moon | Banks Lake | 7:15 PM | 7:30 PM | 9:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenze | Leisurely sunset and moonrise full moon paddle on Banks Lake, our mini-Okefenokee next to Lakeland, GA: with bats! | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/08/09/banks-lake-full-corn-moon-paddle-sunset-sunrise-and-bats-2020-09-02/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-08-30 | Day 2: Bike and Paddle Suwannee River | Suwannee River | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Hal W. Adams Bridge Ramp | Hardenbergh Boat Ramp | 30.0993 | -83.1718 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Meet at Hal W. Adams Bridge, unload boats and gear. We will have a designated person watch the boasts and gear. Drive cars to Hardenbergh Public Boat Ramp. Bike about 30 minutes back to Hal Adams Bridge, secure bikes, launch boats, paddle to Telford Springs cool off a bit, paddle to Peacock Slough Camp Ground camp overnight (or paddle through). Call Suwannee River Wilderness Trail for reservations at 800-868-9914. We can rest at Cow Springs and pass Drew Bridge for historical site and take out at Hardenbergh Bridge. This outing eliminates putting people at COVID-19 risk by removing the need to shuttle. We will be able to maintain social distancing while paddling and biking. There is a shaded and paved bike trail from the take out to the put it. Paddle Distance would be 5 miles (about 3 hour paddle) Bike distance would be 5.5 miles (30 min bike ride) | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/07/01/bike-and-paddle-suwannee-river-hal-w-adams-bridge-2020-08-29/ | 5 hours | 5.5 miles | 7 minutes by car, 30 minutes by bike | 5 miles | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2020-08-29 | Bike and Paddle Suwannee River | Suwannee River | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Hal W. Adams Bridge Ramp | Hardenbergh Boat Ramp | 30.0993 | -83.1718 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Meet at Hal W. Adams Bridge, unload boats and gear. We will have a designated person watch the boasts and gear. Drive cars to Hardenbergh Public Boat Ramp. Bike about 30 minutes back to Hal Adams Bridge, secure bikes, launch boats, paddle to Telford Springs cool off a bit, paddle to Peacock Slough Camp Ground camp overnight (or paddle through). Call Suwannee River Wilderness Trail for reservations at 800-868-9914. We can rest at Cow Springs and pass Drew Bridge for historical site and take out at Hardenbergh Bridge. This outing eliminates putting people at COVID-19 risk by removing the need to shuttle. We will be able to maintain social distancing while paddling and biking. There is a shaded and paved bike trail from the take out to the put it. Paddle Distance would be 5 miles (about 3 hour paddle) Bike distance would be 5.5 miles (30 min bike ride) | Cancel | https://wwals.net/2020/07/01/bike-and-paddle-suwannee-river-hal-w-adams-bridge-2020-08-29/ | Canceled due to “the Weather Channel reporting 80% chance of severe weather.” We look forward to seeing you on future outings. | 5 hours | 5.5 miles | 7 minutes by car, 30 minutes by bike | 5 miles | 3 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-08-29 | Cleanup Twomile Branch | Twomile Branch | 9:00 AM | n/a | 12:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Salty Snapper parking lot, 1405 Gornto Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602 | N/A | 30.861717 | -83.318712 | Scotti Jay | Scotti Jay | Cleanup at Twomile Branch, meet at the Salty Snapper Parking Lot. | reschedule if need due to weather | https://wwals.net/2020/08/20/cleanup-at-twomile-branch-2020-08-29/ | https://wwals.net/2020/09/09/pictures-twomile-branch-cleanup-2020-08-29/ | 3 hours | none | none | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-08-29 | GA AAS Confluence | All | All day | Georgia Adopt-A-Stream annual conference, virtual this year | GA AAS | All | Online | Free to all | GA AAS | aas@dnr.ga.gov or 404-651-8515 | The conference will now be held via online sessions throughout the month of August with the keynote address and awards ceremony taking place on Saturday, August 28th. The schedule of events will be shared as soon as we hear back from all of our accommodating speakers. After consulting the planning committee, the AAS State Office has made the difficult decision to hold Confluence 2020 virtually. Although we are sad we won’t get to see all of you in August, we are happy to announce that Confluence 2020 is now free and open to anyone with internet access! | https://mailchi.mp/gaepd/gspbga7apd-2851140?e=7564bb4a38 | https://wwals.net/2020/08/31/wwals-honored-at-georgia-dnr-confluence-conference-as-volunteers-of-the-year-2020-07-29/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-08-22 | Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | All | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Festival | WWALS | All | Turner Center Art Park, 605 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31601 | 30.836705 | -83.281754 | $10 advance, $12 at door | $10 advance, $12 at door | Tom H. Johnson Jr. | John S. Quarterman | Third Annual Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | https://wwals.net/pictures/2020-08-22--songwriting/ | https://wwals.net/2020/08/25/winners-suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-2020-08-22/ | 3 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-08-03 | Banks Lake Full Sturgeon Moon | Banks Lake | 7:45 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely sunset/ full moon paddle | None | https://wwals.net/2020/07/22/banks-lake-full-sturgeon-moon-paddle-2020-08-03/ | https://wwals.net/2020/08/09/pictures-banks-lake-full-moon-paddle-with-jupiter-and-saturn-2020-08-03/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 1.5 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-07-21 | Songwriting Contest on Steve Nichols Radio | All | 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | Radio | Steve Nichols | All | NewsTalk 105.9 FM WVGA | Steve Nichols | John S. Quarterman | On the Steve Nichols radio show we talked about the final song submission deadline of July 21, 2020, for the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest. We also talked about water quality testing (including a grant by Georgia Power), water trails, outings, hats, contacting Georgia Governor Kemp about that titanium mine too near the Okefenokee Swamp, and what is Suwannee Riverkeper, anyway? | https://wwals.net/2020/07/21/final-deadline-suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-steve-nichols-radio-2020-07-21/ | https://wwals.net/2020/07/21/video-final-deadline-today-suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-on-steve-nichols-radio-2020-07-21/ | 15 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-07-19 | Day 2, Kayak/Canoe Camping at Dowling Park Rivercamp | Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Dowling Park Boat Ramp | Dowling Park Boat Ramp | 30.244833 | -83.249 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Introduction to Kayak and Canoe camping We will visit the Dowling Park River Camp on the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. We will do a short paddle across to the River Camp, check in with the camp host, set up camp and continue our paddle upstream for 1 mile. We will use Dowling Park Rivercamp as a base camp while having an intimate outing on the Suwannee River. You will have the comfort of having the boat ramp right across the river in case you forgot something or its just not working out. Dowling Park River Camp is the model for the Troupville River Camp WWALS is proposing at the confluence of the Little River with the Withlacoochee River just west of Valdosta. Come see it for yourself! Plus, there's even a rope swing! There 5 are screened in platforms with fan, lighting and electrical outlets as well as multiple primitave camping sites. Along with a communal pavilion, there are also hot/cold showers and air conditioned bathrooms. There is a Camp Host that you can get firewood ($6 a bundle) and ice ($2 bag) to help lighten you load. Platforms are available for families first until 6July. After that platforms will be available to everyone on a first come basis. Primitive Camping is open to all. Message us with any questions/reservations and we will help you get setup. Also there is no shuttle for this trip. | Cancel due to weather or any updated COVID-19 guidance | https://wwals.net/2020/06/12/intro-to-kayak-and-canoe-camping-at-dowling-park-river-camp-suwannee-river-2020-07-18/ | https://wwals.net/2020/08/26/pictures-suwannee-river-dowling-park-river-camp-2020-07-18/ | 1 day | none | none | 2 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-07-18 | Intro to Kayak/Canoe Camping at Dowling Park Rivercamp | Suwannee River | 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 10:00 am 19 July | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Dowling Park Boat Ramp | Dowling Park Boat Ramp | 30.244833 | -83.249 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Introduction to Kayak and Canoe camping We will visit the Dowling Park River Camp on the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. We will do a short paddle across to the River Camp, check in with the camp host, set up camp and continue our paddle upstream for 1 mile. We will use Dowling Park Rivercamp as a base camp while having an intimate outing on the Suwannee River. You will have the comfort of having the boat ramp right across the river in case you forgot something or its just not working out. Dowling Park River Camp is the model for the Troupville River Camp WWALS is proposing at the confluence of the Little River with the Withlacoochee River just west of Valdosta. Come see it for yourself! Plus, there's even a rope swing! There 5 are screened in platforms with fan, lighting and electrical outlets as well as multiple primitave camping sites. Along with a communal pavilion, there are also hot/cold showers and air conditioned bathrooms. There is a Camp Host that you can get firewood ($6 a bundle) and ice ($2 bag) to help lighten you load. Platforms are available for families first until 6July. After that platforms will be available to everyone on a first come basis. Primitive Camping is open to all. Message us with any questions/reservations and we will help you get setup. Also there is no shuttle for this trip. | Cancel due to weather or any updated COVID-19 guidance | https://wwals.net/2020/06/12/intro-to-kayak-and-canoe-camping-at-dowling-park-river-camp-suwannee-river-2020-07-18/ | https://wwals.net/2020/08/26/pictures-suwannee-river-dowling-park-river-camp-2020-07-18/ | 1 day | none | none | 2 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-07-12 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting and Election of Officers | All | 2:45 PM | 4:30 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | South Georgia Regional Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | John S. Quarterman | Garry Gentry | Finance, outings, advocacy. | https://wwals.net/2020/06/27/wwals-annual-member-meeting-and-board-meeting-2020-07-12/ | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-07-12 | WWALS Annual Members Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Members Meeting | WWALS | All | South Georgia Regional Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | John S. Quarterman | Garry Gentry | Election of Board Members, Annual Report | https://wwals.net/2020/06/27/wwals-annual-member-meeting-and-board-meeting-2020-07-12/ | 30 min | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-07-08 | Song submission deadline, Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | All | 11:59 PM | Festival | WWALS | All | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfck6aj3FlgkgKow5CtaR5rqi8qNsWpTd0Uf3WnBHnaZ1kCXA/viewform | Tom H. Johnson Jr. | John S. Quarterman | Third Annual Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | https://wwals.net/pictures/2020-08-22--songwriting/ | 4 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-07-06 | Songwriting Contest on Scott James Radio | All | 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | Radio | Scott James | All | 92.1 FM Radio WDDQ | Scott James | John S. Quarterman | All about the Third Annual Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | https://wwals.net/2020/07/05/on-scott-james-talk-92-1-fm-suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-2020-07-06/ | 15 minutes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-07-05 | Banks Lake Full Buck Moon | Banks Lake | 7:30 PM | 7:50 PM | 9:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Shelby Miller | Shelby Miller | Leisurely sunset/ full moon paddle | None | https://wwals.net/2020/06/10/banks-lake-buck-moon-paddle-2020-07-05/ | https://wwals.net/2020/07/07/banners-at-banks-lake-no-paddle-in-rain-2020-07-05/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 1.5 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-06-23 | Songwriting Contest on WKUB 105.1 FM | All | 12:00 PM | 12:15 PM | Radio | Brian Blount | All | WKUB 105.1 FM | Brian Blount | John S. Quarterman | All about the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | https://wwals.net/2020/07/02/suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-on-wkub-105-1-fm-2020-06-23/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-06-23 | Songwriting Contest on Steve Nichols Radio | All | 8:30 AM | 8:45 AM | Radio | Steve Nichols | All | NewsTalk 105.9 FM WVGA | Steve Nichols | John S. Quarterman | On the Steve Nichols radio show we talked about how song submissions are open until July 8, 2020, for the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest. We also talked about fishing, bacterial contamination and mercury in the rivers, coal plants, solar power, and upcoming WWALS outings on Banks Lake and the Suwannee River. | https://wwals.net/2020/06/22/steve-nichols-radio-suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-2020-06-23/ | https://wwals.net/2020/06/30/video-suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-on-steve-nichols-radio-2020-06-23/ | 15 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-06-16 | Santa Fe, Ichetucknee, Springs MFL meeting | Online | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Meeting | SRWMD | Santa Fee and Ichetucknee | Online | SRWMD | SRWMD | LOWER SANTA FE, ICHETUCKNEE AND SPRINGS MINIMUM FLOWS AND MINIMUM WATER LEVELS PEER REVIEW MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED REMOTELY | https://wwals.net/2020/06/10/online-mfl-meeting-santa-fe-ichetucknee-and-springs-2020-06-16/ | https://oursantaferiver.org/first-mfl-public-meeting-heavily-critical/?fbclid=IwAR2wVvi8r5pvYrCqi9YXv7J-MWdLmmiAZ0NRksrvBKEDA_6ss_h2u2t_0Ng | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-06-13 | Naylor Boat Ramp Out and Back | Alapaha River | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Naylor Boat Ramp | Naylor Boat Ramp | 30.92507 | -83.03867 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | 1 mile paddle upstream and back from the newest boat ramp on the Alapaha | None | https://wwals.net/2020/05/28/naylor-boat-ramp-out-and-back-alapaha-river-2020-06-13/ | https://wwals.net/2020/06/19/naylor-boat-ramp-upstream-alapaha-river-pictures-2020-06-13/ | 2 hours | none | none | 2 miles round trip | 2 hours | low 78.1'- high 83.1' | water levels vary widely will cancel if not enough water | |||||||||||||||||
2020-06-05 | Banks Lake Full Strawberry Moon | Banks Lake | 7:30 PM | 7:50 PM | 9:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely sunset/ full moon paddle | None | https://wwals.net/2020/05/26/banks-lake-full-strawberry-moon-paddle-2020-05-07/ | https://wwals.net/2020/06/06/gator-and-bats-sunset-no-moon-at-banks-lake-2020-06-05/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 1.5 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-06-04 | Please ask your elected officials to stop strip mine near Okefenokee Swamp –Suwannee Riverkeeper on WKUB 105.1 FM | Okefenokee Swamp | 12:15 PM | Radio | Songwriting Contest on WKUB 105.1 FM | SRWT | WKUB 105.1 FM | Brian Blount | John S. Quarterman | Are 60,000 comments over two comment periods enough to stop a titanium dioxide strip mine within miles of the Okefenokee Swamp? We don’t know. So please ask your elected officials, local, state, and national, to stop the mine, or at the very least to demand an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). | https://wwals.net/2020/06/08/please-ask-your-elected-officials-to-stop-strip-mine-near-okefenokee-swamp-suwannee-riverkeeper-on-wkub-105-1-fm/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-06-04 | Okefenokee Swamp more important than a titanium mine –Suwannee Riverkeeper on WKUB 105.1 FM | Okefenokee Swamp | 12:00 PM | Radio | Brian Blount | SRWT | WKUB 105.1 FM | Brian Blount | John S. Quarterman | The Okefenokee Swamp is a gem, locally, nationally, and internationally, too important to risk for profit by a few miners for paint. This is in a radio interview of Suwannee Riverkeeper John S. Quarterman by Brian Blount of WKUB 105.1 out of Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia, north of Waycross and the Swamp. | https://wwals.net/2020/06/05/wkub-okefenokee-swamp-over-titanium-mine/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-06-02 | WWALS Trivia Online | All | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Event | WWALS | All | Zoom | Shelby Miller | Shelby Miller | Our host, new WWALS board member Shelby Miller, will lead us through questions about rivers, plants, animals and minerals. | https://wwals.net/2020/06/01/wwals-trivia-online-tuesday-2020-06-02/ | 30 minutes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-05-19 | WWALS Trivia Online | All | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Event | WWALS | All | Zoom | Shelby Miller | Shelby Miller | Join new WWALS board member Shelby Miller for a half hour of fun online, as she conducts the first-ever WWALS Trivia Online! | https://wwals.net/2020/05/15/wwals-trivia-online-2020-05-19/ | 30 minutes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-05-16 | Cook County Boat Ramp to Stone Bridge | Little River | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Cook County Boat Ramp | Cook County Boat Ramp | 31.040042 | -83.493085 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely 2 mile paddle upstream then back to eliminate the need for a shuttle and continue social distancing on the Little River up with historical Stone Bridge as the main attraction. | Reed Bingham State Park (west) upstream to Red Roberts Landing (reverse course of BLRPR) | https://wwals.net/2020/04/11/reroute-little-river-cook-county-boat-ramp-upstream-to-stone-bridge-2020-05-16/ | https://wwals.net/2020/05/26/pictures-stone-bridge-paddle-from-cook-county-boat-ramp-ga-76-2020-05-16/ | 2 hours | none | none | 2 miles each way | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-05-09 | Training: water quality testing | All | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Training | WWALS | All | TBD | TBD | Gretchen Quarterman | Chemical and Bacteriological water testing training for Georgia Adopt-A-Stream standards by our local trainers. | Deferred due to pandemic | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-05-07 | Banks Lake Full Flower Moon | 7:30:00 PM | 7:50:00 PM | 9:30:00 PM | outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely sunset paddle full moon paddle | None | https://wwals.net/2020/04/25/banks-lake-full-flower-moon-paddle-2020-05-07/ | 2 hours | none | none | 1.5 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-04-25 | BIG Little River Paddle Race | Little | 8:00:00 AM | 9:30:00 AM | 1:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS and FORB | WLRWT | Red Roberts Landing | Reed Bingham SP (West) | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 5.00 | Bret Wagenhorst | Bret Wagenhorst | Annual Fundraiser | The April 2018 monthly outing | https://wwals.net/pictures/2020-04-25--BLRPR/ | https://wwals.net/2020/03/23/postponed-eighth-annual-big-little-river-paddle-race/ | 4 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-04-19 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | South Georgia Regional Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | John S. Quarterman | Garry Gentry | Finance, outings, advocacy. | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-04-18 | Earth Day Clean Up and Paddle | Withlacoochee | 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Outing | WWALS, Georgia Power, and City of Valdosta | WLRWT | Knights Ferry Boat Ramp | Nankin Boat Ramp | 30.712354 | -83.4559596 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Earth Day Clean up with Georgia Power and City of Valdosta. We'll meet at 7 to shuttle to Nankin Boat Ramp. We will clean up at Knights Ferry and install some amenities then paddle down to Nankin Boat Ramp pulling trash from the river and complete clean up at Nankin Boat Ramp. | https://wwals.net/2020/03/06/wwals-georgia-power-and-valdosta-knights-ferry-cleanup-optional-nankin-paddle-withlacoochee-river-2020-04-18/ | https://wwals.net/2020/03/19/earth-day-cleanup-postponed-due-to-pandemic-wwals-georgia-power-valdosta-and-brooks-county-ga-madison-county-fl/ | approx 6 hours- includes clean up at 2 boat ramps, paddle and building and install of amenities. If we get a large enough group, we can divide and conquer. | 16 miles round trip | 30 min | 6.6 miles | 3.3 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||
2020-04-18 | A Day in the Woods | Alapaha River | 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Festival | Gaskins Forest Education Center | ARWT | Gaskins Forest Education Center, 3359 Moore Sawmill Rd., Alapaha, Georgia 31622 | Heather Brasell | Gretchen Quarterman | Afternoon activities and demonstrations related to forestry, wildlife, and traditional crafts using natural resources. Evening nature walk and astronomy. | None | Cancelled by organizer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-04-08 | Florida Rivers Task Force Valdosta Sewage Public Meeting | All | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Conference | City of Valdosta | All | General Purpose Room, Valdosta City Hall Annex, Valdosta, GA 31601 | Mark Barber | John S. Quarterman | The quarterly meeting of the dozen downstream Florida counties task force with the Valdosta City Council. | https://wwals.net/2020/01/30/florida-counties-task-force-in-valdosta-about-sewage-2020-01-08/#Next-Task-Force-meeting-w-Valdosta-2020-04-08 | https://wwals.net/2020/04/07/cancelled-florida-counties-task-force-meeting-with-valdosta-city-council-2020-04-08/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-04-08 | Banks Lake Full Pink Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 9:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Shelby Miller | Shelby Miller | Leisurely sunset paddle full moon paddle | cancelation based on inclement weather | https://wwals.net/2020/03/04/banks-lake-full-pink-moon-paddle-2020-04-08/ | https://wwals.net/2020/03/25/cancelled-banks-lake-full-pink-moon-paddle-2020-04-08/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-03-21 | Wild Azalea Festival | Suwannee River | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Festival | White Springs | SRWT | Bailey F Ogburn Recreational Facility, Adams Memorial Circle, White Springs, Florida 32096 | $ - | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Come out for music and dance by Florida entertainers, arts and crafts, regional foods, contests and other outdoor activities. Visitors can also purchase azaleas and other local plants to take home. | https://wwals.net/2020/03/11/wwals-booth-at-wild-azalea-festival-white-springs-fl-2020-03-21/ | https://wwals.net/2020/03/13/no-wwals-booth-at-festivals-rest-of-march-2020-due-to-virus/ | https://wwals.net/2020/03/13/no-wwals-booth-at-festivals-rest-of-march-2020-due-to-virus/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-03-15 | Azalea Festival Sunday | One Mile Branch | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park | $ - | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Come help WWALS celebrate spring with 30,000 of our south Georgia and north Florida friends. | https://wwals.net/2020/03/01/wwals-booth-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2020-03-14-15/ | https://wwals.net/2020/03/13/no-wwals-booth-at-festivals-rest-of-march-2020-due-to-virus/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-03-14 | Azalea Festival Saturday | One Mile Branch | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park | $ - | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Come help WWALS celebrate spring with 30,000 of our south Georgia and north Florida friends. | https://wwals.net/2020/03/01/wwals-booth-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2020-03-14-15/ | https://wwals.net/2020/03/13/no-wwals-booth-at-festivals-rest-of-march-2020-due-to-virus/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-03-12 | Earth Day Cleanup on Radio | Withlacoochee River | 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | Radio | Scott James | WLRWT | 92.1 FM Radio | Scott James | John S. Quarterman | Georgia Power Southwest District Director Joe Brownlee and Suwannee Riverkeeper John S. Quarterman will visit Scott James on his Talk 92.1 FM radio, to talk about an Earth Day Cleanup on the Withlacoochee River co-sponsored by WWALS, Georgia Power, the City of Valdosta, and Brooks County, Georgia. | https://wwals.net/2020/03/11/earth-day-cleanup-and-big-little-river-paddle-race-on-scott-james-talk-92-1-fm-radio-2020-03-12/ | https://wwals.net/2020/03/13/video-earth-day-cleanup-and-paddle-suwannee-riverkeeper-georgia-power-on-scott-james-radio-2020-03-12/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-03-08 | Florida SpringsFest Sunday | All | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Festival | Florida SpringsFest | All | Silver Springs State Park, 1425 NE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL 34470 | $8 per vehicle park fee | Florida SpringsFest | John S. Quarterman | "In Marion County since 2000 to raise awareness for the preservation of Florida's springs. Last year, over 6,000 people visited, and we hope to have even more exhibitors and vendors this year." | None | https://wwals.net/2020/02/23/suwannee-riverkeeper-at-florida-springsfest-2020-03-07-08/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-03-07 | Florida SpringsFest Saturday | All | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Festival | Florida SpringsFest | All | Silver Springs State Park, 1425 NE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL 34470 | $8 per vehicle park fee | Florida SpringsFest | John S. Quarterman | "In Marion County since 2000 to raise awareness for the preservation of Florida's springs. Last year, over 6,000 people visited, and we hope to have even more exhibitors and vendors this year." | None | https://wwals.net/2020/02/23/suwannee-riverkeeper-at-florida-springsfest-2020-03-07-08/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-03-07 | Banks Lake Full Worm Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 5:30:00 PM | 5:45:00 PM | 7:30:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely sunset paddle, slight adjustment to the Full Moon due to schedule availability. The moon will likely be rise during daylight but we can catch an awesome sunset. | cancelation based on inclement weather | https://wwals.net/2020/02/22/banks-lake-full-worm-moon-paddle-2020-03-07/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2020-03-07 | Gear Swap | Banks Lake | 10:00:00 AM | 4:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | A fun filled day of promoting paddle activites, trying various boat designs. Aiding paddlers with finding a new boat or getting rid of an old one. Helping get everyone ready to kick off a new paddling season in the great Suwannee River Basin. | cancelation based on inclement weather | https://wwals.net/2019/12/15/gear-swap-banks-lake-boat-ramp-2020-03-07/ | 5 hours | none | none | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-02-26 | Bird Supper | All | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Conference | Lowndes County and Valdosta | All | Georgia Railroad Freight Depot, 65 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Atlanta, GA 30312, 404-656-3850 | $ 50.00 | Ashlyn Johnson | John S. Quarterman | Lowndes County and its cities serve quail to their legislative delegation and discuss with them. | https://www.valdostacity.com/public-information/special-events/lowndes-county-bird-supper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-02-26 | Capitol Conservation Day | All | 7:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Conference | GWC | All | Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 | Georgia State Capitol | GWC | John S. Quarterman | Meet your Georgia state legislators about bills. | https://wwals.net/2020/02/04/georgia-capitol-conservation-day-2020-02-26/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-02-11 | No Roads to Ruin | Suwannee River | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | Conference | NRRT | SRWT | 771 NE Colin Kelly Hwy, Madison, FL 32340-2857 | M-CORES | John S. Quarterman | No Roads to Ruin Coalition commenting at M-CORES meeting about the Suncoast Connector toll road boondoggle. | https://wwals.net/2020/02/03/no-toll-roads-to-ruin-meeting-madison-fl-2020-02-11/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-02-09 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM | 7:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2020/01/30/banks-lake-full-storm-moon-paddle-2020-02-09/ | https://wwals.net/2020/02/16/pictures-banks-lake-full-storm-moon-paddle-2020-02-09/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-02-08 | Training: water quality testing | All | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Training | WWALS | All | SGRC, 327 W Savannah Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601, for the indoor classroom part. | The outdoor practicing part will be at Onemile Branch in Drexel Park, Valdosta. | Erica McLelland | Gretchen Quarterman | Chemical and Bacteriological water testing training for Georgia Adopt-A-Stream standards by our local trainers. | https://wwals.net/2020/01/26/training-water-quality-testing-by-georgia-adopt-a-stream-standards-2020-02-08/ | 4 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-02-08 | Florida Rights of Nature Convention (RonCon) | All | 7:30 AM | 3:30 PM | Conference | UFL | All | UFL Law | UFL | John S. Quarterman | The Rights of Nature: Defending our Biosphere | https://ufpiec.org/ | https://wwals.net/2020/02/09/videos-john-moran-doug-shields-chuck-oneal-fl-roncon-2020-02-08/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-02-07 | Rights of Nature at PIEC | All | 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Conference | UFL | All | UFL Law | UFL | John S. Quarterman | The Rights of Nature: Defending our Biosphere | https://ufpiec.org/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-02-06 | Rights of Nature at PIEC | All | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Conference | UFL | All | UFL Law | UFL | John S. Quarterman | The Rights of Nature: Defending our Biosphere | https://ufpiec.org/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-02-06 | Reclaiming Florida’s Future for All | All | Conference | Rethink Energy Florida | All | Florida State Capitol Building, 400 Monroe St, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 | $ - | $ - | $ - | Kim Ross | Kim Ross | coming to Tallahassee to advocate for clean energy, clean water, and clean air | https://wwals.net/2020/02/03/reclaiming-floridas-future-for-all-state-capitol-2020-02-06/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-02-02 | Santa Fe Spring Hop and Camp | Santa Fe River | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park | Santa Fe River County Park Ramp @ FL 47 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Spring Hopping and overnight camping on the newest addition to the Suwannee Riverkeeper | cancelation will be determined based on inclemnet weather | https://wwals.net/2019/11/15/sante-fe-gilchrist-blue-springs-hopping-and-camping-2019-02-01-02/ | 3 hours Day 2 | none | none | 5 miles | 3 hours Day 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-02-01 | Santa Fe Spring Hop and Camp | Santa Fe River | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | River Rise Ramp @ US 27 | Santa Fe River County Park Ramp @ FL 47 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Spring Hopping and overnight camping on the newest addition to the Suwannee Riverkeeper | cancelation will be determined based on inclemnet weather | https://wwals.net/2019/11/15/sante-fe-gilchrist-blue-springs-hopping-and-camping-2019-02-01-02/ | 3 hours Day 1 | 8 miles | 20 minutes | 5 miles | 3 hours Day 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-01-23 | Florida Rivers Task Force | All | 4:00 PM | Conference | NCFRPC | All | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida | NCFRPC | John S. Quarterman | Report on activities, next steps, citizen comments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-01-20 | Ichetucknee to Santa Fe Play it again | Ichetucknee and Sante Fe | 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM | 4:00 PM | outing | WWALS | SRWT | Ichetucknee S.P. North Entrance, 8294 SW Elim Church Rd, Fort White, FL 32038 | Hwy 129 Boat Ramp | 29.9859 | -82.7602 | $ 10.00 | Park Fee $4 for single occupancy vehicle $6 for multiple occupancy vehicle | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Leisurely paddle on the newest river additions to WWALS and Suwannee Riverkeeper, round 2. It was such a great time, we had to do it again, on the Ichetucknee and Santa Fe Rivers. | Put in at Ichetucknee S.P South Entrance at 10:00, paddle upstream to headwaters. Stretch your legs, hike to the Blue Hole before paddleing back down to the South Entrance. NOTE: There is a food truck at the headwater area | https://wwals.net/2020/01/11/redo-ichetucknee-and-sante-fe-river-paddle-2020-01-20/ | https://wwals.net/2020/11/13/pictures-ichetucknee-santa-fe-rivers-2020-01-20/ | 7 hours | 20 miles round trip | 30 minutes | 10 miles | 4.5 hours | ||||||||||||||||||
2020-01-18 | Troupville to Spook Bridge Mayor's Paddle | Withlacoochee River | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Troupville Boat Ramp | Spook Bridge | 30.652536 | -83.34586 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely paddle on the WIthlacoochee RIver after it tests clean from the recent Valdosta sewage spill. | reschedule to mid-February, probably Saturday, February 22. | https://wwals.net/2019/12/28/troupville-to-spook-bridge-withlacoochee-river-paddle-2020-01-18/ | https://wwals.net/2020/01/22/news-coverage-mayors-paddle-and-task-force-meeting-thursday-in-lake-city/ | 6 hours | 24 miles | 30 minutes | 11 miles | 6 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-01-12 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | South Georgia Regional Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | John S. Quarterman | Garry Gentry | Finance, outings, advocacy. | https://wwals.net/2019/11/30/wwals-quarterly-board-meeting-2020-01-12/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-01-10 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | $6.00 Park Fee | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2020/01/01/banks-lake-full-wolf-moon-paddle-2020-01-10/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2020-01-08 | Valdosta Sewage Public Meeting | All | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Conference | City of Valdosta | All | General Purpose Room, Valdosta City Hall Annex, Valdosta, GA 31601 | Mark Barber | John S. Quarterman | Valdosta's record-largest raw sewage spill in December 2019, and what to do going forward. | https://wwals.net/2020/01/03/valdosta-sewage-public-meeting-valdosta-city-hall-annex-2020-01-08/ | https://wwals.net/2020/01/30/florida-counties-task-force-in-valdosta-about-sewage-2020-01-08/ | https://wwals.net/2020/01/30/florida-counties-task-force-in-valdosta-about-sewage-2020-01-08/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-01-08 | Valdosta sewage spill issues | All | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Conference | FL state Sen. Montrord | All | Madison County IFAS Extension, 184 Northwest College Loop, Madison, FL 32340 | Senator Bill Montford | John S. Quarterman | A public meeting "concerning the Valdosta sewage spill issue". | https://wwals.net/2020/01/05/florida-sen-bill-montford-hosting-valdosta-sewage-public-meeting-in-madison-fl-2020-01-08/ | https://wwals.net/2020/01/27/fl-state-sen-montford-in-madison-about-valdosta-sewage-2020-01-08/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020-01-04 | New Year 1st Paddle Ichetucknee to Santa Fe River | Ichetucknee and Sante Fe | 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM | 4:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Ichetucknee S.P. North Entrance, 8294 SW Elim Church Rd, Fort White, FL 32038 | Hwy 129 Boat Ramp, William Guy Lemmons Memorial Park Ramp @ 296th St. Ramp | 29.9859 | -82.7602 | $ 10.00 | $6.00 Park Fee | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely paddle on the newest river addition to WWALS and Suwannee Riverkeeper | Put in at Ichetucknee S.P South Entrance at 10:00, paddle upstream to headwaters. Stretch your legs, hike to the Blue Hole before paddleing back down to the South Entrance. NOTE: There is a food truck at the headwater area. | https://wwals.net/2019/10/31/ichetucknee-and-sante-fe-river-new-year-outing-2020-01-04/ | https://wwals.net/2020/11/02/ichetucknee-state-park-2020-01-04/ | 7 hours | 20 miles round trip | 30 min round trip | 12 miles | 5.5 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||
2019-12-21 | Winter Solstice Light Parade | Banks Lake | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Shelby Miller | Shelby Miller | Marking the winter solstice and the ending of 2019 with a decorated evening lighted boat parade and contest with hot chocolate and cookies. First event of its kind in the area. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/11/01/banks-lake-solstice-light-parade-2019-12-21/ | https://wwals.net/2019/12/24/pictures-wwals-light-parade-at-banks-lake-2019-12-21/ | 4 hours | none | 3.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019-12-12 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | Winter Solstice Light Parade, 2019-12-21 | https://wwals.net/2019/11/01/banks-lake-full-cold-moon-paddle-2019-12-12/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019-12-10 | SRWMD Board Meeting | All | 9:00 AM | Board Meeting | SRWMD | All | SRWMD Headquarters, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, FL 32060-7056 | SRWMD | John S. Quarterman | Oppose Nestle water from Ginnie Springs and Madison Blue Spring | https://wwals.net/2019/11/25/oppose-nestle-water-from-ginnie-springs-and-madison-blue-spring-srwmd-2019-12-10/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-12-08 | Okefenokee Camping and Paddle | Suwannee River | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | SRSP | Griffis Fish Camp | 30.827659 | -82.361819 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Shirley Kokidko | Day 3 7.5 mile paddle from SFSP to Griffis Fish Camp | Paddle to Billy's Island | https://wwals.net/2019/10/16/okefenokee-camping-and-paddle-griffis-fish-camp-2019-12-06-08/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-12-07 | Okefenokee Camping and Paddle | Suwannee River | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Griffis Fish Camp | Fargo Ramp | 30.728505 | -82.4436 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Shirley Kokidko | Day 2 Camping and Paddle 14 miles from Griffis Fish Camp to Fargo Ramp | Paddle to Minnie's Lake | https://wwals.net/2019/10/16/okefenokee-camping-and-paddle-griffis-fish-camp-2019-12-06-08/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-12-06 | Okefenokee Camping and Paddle | Suwannee River | 4:00 PM | 12:00 A.M. | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Griffis Fish Camp | 30.728505 | -82.4436 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Shirley Kokidko | Day 1 Camping at Griffis Fish Camp | none | https://wwals.net/2019/10/16/okefenokee-camping-and-paddle-griffis-fish-camp-2019-12-06-08/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-12-02 | Water trails @ Cook County Commission | Little River | 5:00 PM | County Commission | Cook County Commission | WLRWT | 1200 S. Hutchinson Ave., Adel, GA 31620 | Vicki Parrish | John S. Quarterman | At the Cook County Commission Work Session, a resolution for the Withlacoochee River Water Trail and a letter for the Troupville River Camp on the agenda. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-11-16 | Nankin Ramp to 4 Freedoms Trail Clean Up | Withlacoochee River | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Clean Up | WWALS | WLRWT | Nankin Boat Ramp | Four Freedoms Trail | 30.675192 | -83.394143 | $ - | Dan Phillips | Dan Phillips | Cleanup at Nankin Boat Ramp.Paddle from there to Four Freedoms Trail (about 6 miles). Clean up there and possibly at State Line Shoals. Take out at FF Trail. | Clean up at Nankin then drive to FF for clean up | https://wwals.net/2019/10/25/nankin-to-four-freedoms-trail-withlacoochee-river-cleanup-and-paddle-2019-11-16/ | https://wwals.net/2019/11/22/nankin-to-four-freedoms-trail-withlacoochee-river-cleanup-and-paddle-2019-11-16-2/ | 5hours | 7.3 miles | 36 minutes round trip | 6 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2019-11-14 | Workshop, Charlton Co. Comp. Plan | Suwannee River | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Conference | SGRC | SRWT | Charlton County Administrative Offices, 68 Kingsland Dr. Suite B, Folkston, GA. | Elizabeth Backe | Elizabeth Backe | "We will be discussing the Land Use section (8) of the Comprehensive Plan. If you are not able to attend this workshop, please feel free to send me any suggestions or comments by email." | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-11-12 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/10/24/banks-lake-full-beaver-moon-paddle-banks-lake-2019-11-12/ | https://www.facebook.com/shelby.miller.7792/posts/10215602804771872 | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2019-11-09 | Alapaha Station Celebration | Alapaha | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Festival | Alapaha Station Celebration | ARWT | Alapaha Station, 245 NE Railroad St, Alapaha, Georgia | $ - | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Festival Booth in Alapaha, GA | None | https://wwals.net/2019/10/24/alapaha-station-celebration-2019-11-09/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-11-09 | Training, Water Quality Testing | Onemile Branch | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Training | SGRC | WLRWT | SGRC, 327 West Savannah Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601 | $ - | $ - | $ - | Erica McLelland | Erica McLelland | Chemical and Bacterial training, Georgia Adopt-A-Stream | https://wwals.net/2019/10/25/water-quality-testing-training-sgrc-2019-11-09/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-11-08 | Echols Co. Comp. Plan Workshop | Alapaha River | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Conference | SGRC | ARWT, SRWT | Board of Commissioner's Office, 110 General DeLoach Rd., Statenville, GA | Loretta Hylton | Loretta Hylton | We will be discussing the Policies and Work Program Report of Accomplishments section of the Comprehensive Plan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-11-04 | Cook County Comp. Plan Workshop | Little, Withlacoochee | 3:00 PM | Conference | SGRC | WLRWT | County Commissioners Conference Room, 1200 S Hutchinson Ave., Adel, GA. | Ariel Godwin | John S. Quarterman | "we will review the Land Use Element and character area maps." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-11-04 | FL Triennial Review Public Workshop | All | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Conference | FDEP | All | Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida | FDEP | John S. Quarterman | FDEP presentation and public interaction about Florida Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards. | https://wwals.net/2019/11/03/tallahassee-triennial-review-public-workshop-2019-11-04/ | https://wwals.net/2019/11/05/nutrients-and-cyanotoxins-fdep-triennial-review-workshop-tallahassee-2019-11-04/ | 4 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-26 | WWALS Boomerang | Withlacoochee River | 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 3:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | State Line Boat Ramp | State Line Boat Ramp | 30.637844 | -83.311149 | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ - | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | A fun filled day of kayak and canoe racing and leisurely paddling. | Postpone a week in case of weather. | https://wwals.net/2019/08/08/wwals-boomerang-paddle-and-a-pint-from-georgia-to-florida-and-back-again-2019-08-08/ | https://wwals.net/2019/10/30/winners-wwals-boomerang-2019-10-26/ | 4 hours | None | None | 3 miles each way | 1 hour | Quitman | ||||||||||||||||
2019-10-25 | Radio Boomerang | Withlacoochee River | 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | Radio | Fox Sports Radio Valdosta | WLRWT | 94.3 FMFox Sports Radio Valdosta | Spencer van Horn | Gretchen Quarterman | About the WWALS Boomerang paddle race on drive time talk radio. | https://wwals.net/2019/10/25/wwals-boomerang-on-94-3-fm-fox-radio-valdosta-8am-2019-10-25/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-20 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | South Georgia Regional Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | John S. Quarterman | Garry Gentry | Finance, outings, Boomerang, advocacy. | https://wwals.net/2019/10/15/wwals-quarterly-board-meeting-2019-10-20/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-19 | Skillet Festival | Withlacoochee River | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Festival | Brooks County Skillet Festival | WLRWT | Brooks County Courthouse, 100 Screven Street, Quitman, GA | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Food and fun in a park | https://wwals.net/2019/09/29/wwals-at-brooks-county-skillet-festival-2019-10-19/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-17 | Chemours mine expansion | Santa Fe River | 6:30 PM | Conference | Bradford BOCC | SRWT | BRADFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 945 North Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida 32091 | Paul Still | John S. Quarterman | Chemours wants to expand its Starke titanium mine onto SRWMD land. | https://wwals.net/2019/10/14/titanium-mine-expansion-on-srwmd-land-se-of-starke-bradford-county-florida-2019-10-17/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-13 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 5:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 8:15 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/09/27/banks-lake-full-hunters-moon-paddle-2019-10-13/ | 2.5 hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-13 | Suwannee River Roots Revival Sunday | Suwannee River | 11:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | http://www.suwanneerootsrevival.com/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-12 | Rivers Alive Cleanup | Alapaha | 10:00:00 AM | none | 12:00 PM | Clean Up | WWALS | ARWT | Lakeland Boat Ramp | Pafford's Landing | 31.045456 | -83.047068 | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | River clean up at Lakeland Boat Ramp and Pafford's Landing, part of Georgia's Rivers Alive cleanups. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/09/29/rivers-alive-cleanup-lakeland-and-paffords-landing-alapaha-river-2019-10-12/ | https://wwals.net/2019/10/13/pictures-cleanup-alapaha-river-lakeland-and-paffords-landing/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-12 | Suwannee River Roots Revival Saturday | Suwannee River | 11:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | http://www.suwanneerootsrevival.com/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-11 | Suwannee River Roots Revival Friday | Suwannee River | 11:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | http://www.suwanneerootsrevival.com/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-10 | Suwannee River Roots Revival Thursday | Suwannee River | 11:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | http://www.suwanneerootsrevival.com/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-11 | WKA Gulf SA Retreat Friday | All | 8:00 AM | 9AM Group | 12:00 PM | Conference | WKA | All | Christmount, 222 Fern Way, Black Mountain, NC 28711 | Jason Ulseth | Gretchen Quarterman | Annual regional WKA retreat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-10 | WKA Gulf SA Retreat Thursday | All | 8:00 AM | 9AM stormwater | 10:00 PM | Conference | WKA | All | Christmount, 222 Fern Way, Black Mountain, NC 28711 | Jason Ulseth | Gretchen Quarterman | Annual regional WKA retreat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-09 | WKA Gulf SA Retreat Wednesday | All | 7:00 AM | 8AM water safety course | 10:00 PM | Conference | WKA | All | Christmount, 222 Fern Way, Black Mountain, NC 28711 | Jason Ulseth | Gretchen Quarterman | Annual regional WKA retreat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-08 | WKA Gulf SA Retreat Tuesday | All | 3:00 PM | 6PM dinner | 10:00 PM | Conference | WKA | All | Christmount, 222 Fern Way, Black Mountain, NC 28711 | Jason Ulseth | Gretchen Quarterman | Annual regional WKA retreat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-07 | Cook County Comp. Plan Workshop | Little, Withlacoochee | 3:00 PM | Conference | SGRC | WLRWT | County Commissioners Conference Room, 1200 S Hutchinson Ave., Adel, GA. | Ariel Godwin | John S. Quarterman | "In this meeting, we will review the community policies." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-05 | Okefenokee Overflight | Suwannee River | 9:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Waycross Ware County Airport | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Southwings overflight of the proposed and two current mining sites. | https://wwals.net/2019/11/23/okefenokee-flyaround-wayne-morgan-2019-10-05/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-05 | Honeybee Festival | Withlacoochee River | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Festival | Hahira Honeybee | WLRWT | Main Street, Hahira, GA | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | 25,000 people in a 2,500 pop. town | https://wwals.net/2019/09/29/wwals-at-hahira-honeybee-festival-2019-10-04-05/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-10-04 | Honeybee Festival | Withlacoochee River | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Festival | Hahira Honeybee | WLRWT | Main Street, Hahira, GA | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | 25,000 people in a 2,500 pop. town | https://wwals.net/2019/09/29/wwals-at-hahira-honeybee-festival-2019-10-04-05/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-28 | SuwRK at Okefenokee Swamp Park | Suwannee River | 5:30 PM | Conference | OSP | OWACT | OSP, 5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Road, Waycross, GA 31503 | Dr. Willliam Clark | John S. Quarterman | Suwannee Riverkeeper will discuss outings and advocacy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-28 | Public Update on Proposed Phosphate Mining in Bradford and Union | New River of the Santa Fe River | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Conference | Bradford Environmental Forum | SRWT | 10665 SW 89th Ave, Hampton, FL 32044-4201, United States | Carol Mosley | Carol Mosley | “Where do we stand? How did we get here? What are the next steps?” | https://wwals.net/2019/09/23/public-update-on-proposed-phosphate-mining-in-bradford-and-union-2019-09-28/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-28 | Harvest Festival - Nashville | Alapaha | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Festival | Berrien County Chamber of Commerce | ARWT | Downtown Square and Farmer's Market, 101 North Davis Street, Nashville GA 31639 | Berrien County Chamber of Commerce | Gretchen Quarterman | "The festival will include food vendors, arts & crafts, contests, antique tractor parade, art show and entertainment throughout the day. The Farmer's Market will host the Australian Animal Exhibit with multiple Australian animals." | https://wwals.net/2019/09/23/wwals-booth-at-berrien-county-harvest-festival-2019-09-28/ | 5 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-22 | Holton Creek River Camp Day 2 | Suwannee River | 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Holton Creek River Camp | Gibson County Park | 30.429294 | -83.035784 | $ 10.00 | Bobbie McKenzie | Bobbie McKenzie | Day 2 of Holton Creek paddle and camp. 6.4 mile paddle from Holton Creek River Camp to Gibson County Park. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/08/15/holton-creek-river-camp-overnight-outing-2019-09-21/ | https://www.facebook.com/groups/withlacoochee/permalink/2505795512800443/ | 12 hours | none | 6.4 miles | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-21 | Holton Creek River Camp Day 1 | Suwannee River | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Deese-Howard Boat Ramp | Holton Creek River Camp | 30.41439 | -82.96292 | $ 10.00 | Shuttle Fee | Bobbie McKenzie | Bobbie McKenzie | Day 1 of Holton Creek paddle and camp. 5.5 mile paddle from Deese-Howard Ramp to Holton Creek River Camp. Spend the night in a screened platform at Holton Creek River Camp. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/08/15/holton-creek-river-camp-overnight-outing-2019-09-21/ | https://www.facebook.com/groups/withlacoochee/permalink/2505795512800443/ | 14 hours | 12 miles one way | 40 minutes total | 5.5 miles | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-21 | South Georgia Pride Festival | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Festival | South Georgia Pride | John Saunders Park | South Georgia Pride | Gretchen Quarterman | Annual pride festival. | https://wwals.net/blog/2019/09/18/wwals-at-south-georgia-pride-saturday-2019-09-21/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-18 | SRWMD Board | All | 3:00 PM | Board Meeting | SRWMD | All | SRWMD HQ, 9225 Co Rd 49, Live Oak, FL 32060 | SRWMD | John S. Quarterman | Adopt budget, and will they have a quorum? | https://wwals.net/2019/09/10/rescheduled-srwmd-board-due-to-lack-of-quorum-2019-09-18/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-17 | Workshop, Charlton Co. Comp. Plan | Suwannee River | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Conference | SGRC | SRWT | Charlton County Administrative Offices, 68 Kingsland Dr. Suite B, Folkston, GA. | Elizabeth Backe | Elizabeth Backe | We will be discussing the Policies and Community Work Program and Report of Accomplishments sections (5 and 6) of the Comprehensive Plan. If you are not able to attend this workshop, please feel free to send me any suggestions or comments by email. | https://wwals.net/2019/09/07/charlton-county-ga-workshop-comprehensive-plan-2019-08-27/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-16 | Cook County Comp. Plan Workshop | Little, Withlacoochee | 3:00 PM | Conference | SGRC | WLRWT | County Commissioners Conference Room, 1200 S Hutchinson Ave., Adel, GA. | Ariel Godwin | John S. Quarterman | we will review the community vision, goals, issues, and opportunities – for the county and all four cities (Adel, Lenox, Cecil, and Sparks). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-14 | Banks Lake Full Corn Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Join us for a Full Moon paddle and star gazing at Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge. This is a leisurely paddle around the refuge that lies in the Grand Bay–Banks Lake ecosystem. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/09/01/banks-lake-full-corn-moon-paddle-2019-09-14/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-14 | Training: water quality testing | All | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Training | WWALS | All | SGRC, 327 W Savannah Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601 | Erica McLelland | Gretchen Quarterman | Chemical and Bacteriological water testing training for Georgia Adopt-A-Stream standards by our local trainers. | https://wwals.net/2019/08/31/training-water-quality-testing/ | https://wwals.net/2019/12/12/water-quality-testing-training-sgrc-2019-09-14/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-09-12 | Echols Co. Comp. Plan Workshop | Alapaha River | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Conference | SGRC | ARWT | Board of Commissioner’s Office, 110 General DeLoach Rd., Statenville, GA | Loretta Hylton | John S. Quarterman | We will be discussing the Goals, Needs, and Opportunities section of the Comprehensive Plan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-29 | Happening at VSU | Withlacoochee | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Festival | VSU | VSU Front Lawn | $ 50.00 | https://wwals.net/2019/08/29/wwals-at-vsu-happening-2019-08-29/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-28 | Suwannee Riverkeeper at OSFR Board Meeting | Santa Fe River | 6:30 PM | Board Meeting | OSFR | SRWT | Rum 138, 2070 SW County Rd 138, Fort White, FL 32038 | Mike Roth | John S. Quarterman | What Suwannee Riverkeeper does. | https://oursantaferiver.org/suwannee-riverkeeper-guest-speaker-at-osfr-board-meeting/ | https://wwals.net/2019/08/31/suwannee-riverkeeper-at-our-santa-fe-river-board-meeting-2019-08-28/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-27 | Workshop, Charlton Co. Comp. Plan | Suwannee River, Okefenokee Swamp | 10:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Conference | SGRC | SRWT | Charlton County Administrative Offices, 68 Kingsland Dr. Suite B, Folkston, GA. | Elizabeth Backe | Elizabeth Backe | We will be discussing the Goals, Needs, and Opportunities section of the Comprehensive Plan | https://wwals.net/2019/09/07/charlton-county-ga-workshop-comprehensive-plan-2019-08-27/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-24 | Okefenokee Overflight | Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Outing | WWALS & GRN | SRWT | Waycross Ware County Airport | Rena Peck Stricker | John S. Quarterman | Southwings overflight of the proposed and two current mining sites. | https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/aerial-perspective/article_e77c677a-d857-59c0-9f2b-3a372768e23d.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-24 | Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | All | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Festival | WWALS | All | The Salty Snapper, 1405 Gornto Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602 | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | Justin Stephens | Scotti Jay | Second Annual Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | https://wwals.net/2019/02/27/second-annual-suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-2019-08-24/ | https://wwals.net/2019/08/25/winners-suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest/#more-50008 | 4 hours | none | none | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-23 | FDEP Triennial Review | All | 12:00:00 PM | Conference | FDEP | All | Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida | Kaitlyn Sutton | Kaitlyn Sutton | Public hearing or workshop. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-22 | Waterkeepers Florida | All | Board Meeting | WKFL | All | Lake Louisa State Park, 7305 US-27, Clermont, FL 34714 | Jen Lomberk | Jen Lomberk | In-person board meeting and overnight before the FDEP meeting. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-15 | Banks Lake Full Sturgeon Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Ronnie Thomas | Ronnie Thomas | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/07/01/banks-lake-full-buck-moon-paddle-2019-07-16/ | Cancelled due to possible bad weather. | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-15 | Charlton County Commission | Suwannee River | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Conference | Charlton County | SRWT | BOC Conference Room, 68 Kingsland Drive, Folkston, GA 31537-3872 | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Charlton County Commission Regular Session. Public Comment would be a time to talk about how Twin Pines Minerals of Birmingham, Alabama. TPM has filed an application to mine titanium on Trail Ridge in Charlton County, southeast of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, which is a one-of-a-kind national treasure, and the headwaters of the Suwannee River..Multiple organizations say the miners have told them they plan to send the ore to Starke, Bradford County, Florida, for processing, which is between the New and Santa Fe Rivers, which flows into the Suwannee River. | https://wwals.net/?p=49738 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-14 | St. George Mine Meeting | Suwannee River | 5:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Conference | TPM | SRWT | Fire Station Number 2, 13063 Florida Avenue, St. George, GA | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | The second of two public meetings organized by Twin Pines Minerals of Birmingham, Alabama. TPM has filed an application to mine titanium on Trail Ridge in Charlton County, southeast of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, which is a one-of-a-kind national treasure, and the headwaters of the Suwannee River..Multiple organizations say the miners have told them they plan to send the ore to Starke, Bradford County, Florida, for processing, which is between the New and Santa Fe Rivers, which flows into the Suwannee River. | https://wwals.net/?p=49738 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-13 | Folkston Mine Meeting | Suwannee River | 5:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Conference | TPM | SRWT | Auditorium,, 68 Kingsland Drive, Folkston, GA 31537-3872 | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | The first of two public meetings organized by Twin Pines Minerals of Birmingham, Alabama. TPM has filed an application to mine titanium on Trail Ridge in Charlton County, southeast of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, which is a one-of-a-kind national treasure, and the headwaters of the Suwannee River..Multiple organizations say the miners have told them they plan to send the ore to Starke, Bradford County, Florida, for processing, which is between the New and Santa Fe Rivers, which flows into the Suwannee River. | https://wwals.net/?p=49738 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-08-03 | Franklinville Landing Clean Up | Withlacoochee River | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Cleanup | WWALS | WLRWT | Franklinville Landing | 30.98125 | -83.268028 | $ - | $ - | Ronnie Thomas | Ronnie Thomas | Clean up at Franklin Bridge Landing and then additional clean up at Langdale Park for those interested. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/07/22/franklinville-landing-clean-up-withlacoochee-river-2019-08-03/ | 4 hours | none | none | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-07-16 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Ronnie Thomas | Ronnie Thomas | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/07/01/banks-lake-full-buck-moon-paddle-2019-07-16/ | https://wwals.net/2019/07/24/pictures-banks-lake-full-buck-moon-paddle-2019-07-16/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2019-07-14 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:45 PM | 4:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | South Georgia Regional Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | Gretchen Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Election of officers and other business. | https://wwals.net/2019/06/30/kayak-raffle-drawing-at-wwals-annual-member-meeting-2019-07-14/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-07-14 | WWALS Annual Member Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Member Meeting | WWALS | All | South Georgia Regional Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | Gretchen Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Annual report, kayak raffle drawing, and election of some directors. | https://wwals.net/2019/06/30/kayak-raffle-drawing-at-wwals-annual-member-meeting-2019-07-14/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-07-10 | Rivers Task Force Workshop | All | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Conference | Valdosta | All | General Purpose Room, Valdosta City Hall Annex, Valdosta, GA 31601 | Valdosta | John S. Quarterman | Requested by the dozen downstream Florida counties; still being finalized. https://wwals.net/2019/03/01/wwals-booth-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2019-03-09-10/ | https://wwals.net/2019/07/09/again-florida-counties-meet-valdosta-about-sewage-in-rivers-and-wells-2019-07-10/ | https://wwals.net/2019/07/11/videos-valdosta-and-florida-counties-about-sewage-2019-07-10/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-07-06 | Statenville to Sasser Landing | Alapaha River | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Statenville Ramp | Sasser Landing | 30.70426 | -83.03275 | $ 10.00 | Ronnie Thomas | Ronnie Thomas | Experience the wilderness of the Alapaha River Water Trail on this 10.4 mile section with shoals. | Nankin to Stateline | https://wwals.net/2019/05/17/statenville-to-sasser-landing-alapaha-river-2019-07-06/ | https://wwals.net/2019/07/08/waterfalls-rapids-and-a-lawn-chair-statenville-to-sasser-landing-2019-07-06/ | 5 hours | 11.7 miles one way | 30 minutes | 10.4 miles | 4 hours | 15 | 19 | Statenville | We had 78.1 feet NAVD88 (2 feet old-style) on the Statenville Gauge and 62.6′ NAVD88 (2′) on the Jennings Gauge, both rising as we paddled; the Jennings Gauge went up about half a foot before we got to it. | Waterfalls everywhere | Halberdleaf Rosemallow | None | A few birds. | Good. | Mostly good. | Excellent. | https://www.wwals.net/pictures/2019-07-06--statenville-sasser-pictures/20190706_135002.jpg | https://wwals.net/2019/07/08/waterfalls-rapids-and-a-lawn-chair-statenville-to-sasser-landing-2019-07-06/ | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/2563903200288533 | |||||
2019-06-27 | Rivers Task Force | Withlacoochee River | 4:00 PM | Task Force | NCFRPC | WLRWT | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida | $ - | $ - | NCFRPC | NCFRPC | Next meeting | https://wwals.net/2019/04/28/jim-tatum-reports-on-fl-rivers-task-force-meeting/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-22 | Cook County Fun Festival | Little River | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Festival | Reed Bingham State Park | WLRWT | Reed Bingham State Park | Reed Bingham State Park | Gretchen Quarterman | Celebrate 100 years of Cook County with concerts, archery, fishing rodeo, turpentine demonstration, log sawing, animal programs, guided hikes, vendors and more. The Georgia Museum of Agriculture will be doing drop spindle demonstrations, yarn doll making, 19th century children's games and quilt square sewing. Free. 229-896-3551. | http://explore.gastateparks.org/info/273004?c=17412301 | https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=456792108483221&id=293673894795044&__tn__=-R | https://scontent.fphl2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/64807914_2129680210492031_2032960342211952640_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_oc=AQnADDlwG_fL4EQQb05XijSpGAvn0iXCFdsEzN2You26xRyRTvEfu4G7rcRPEifp0eq6HwCMZCWPV2jikHMPhwv1&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-1.fna&oh=edb34f8d7cdff179270878788506da8c&oe=5DB1DFCB | https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=456792108483221&id=293673894795044&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAsINda2lcnGQ6MP4gzHWkzrJC2lYw-bvwacoNhVrZDNoLR2Zw2UhlzfmaW448EQdL919UdSfTRO2fVUMxeGbu_ti7gMza27iQQMy5mjJWjYulpd9OHf7vOsomsbi9GPFYzYZE4dfFEoaPjjfrkHS1f8Vp_AAdvg424MIFgF7ftMSK82cc8QOHb_IPMSbCQvkqXOa7srjRXr40PsVdi7td2GLNhj0EiucmdTGGfIk9yv-I4EauyqyrWC2TE3Jem_905UIOyDg-UuHq5w1-APnKIfrRmOZpKoC2Lp4ezszumHALL4y5iZzye4GJthfNmKyOIFXK8gWFm4ye-n4_4Oxz2SmRUBRcdlhPRZrOAOi8VDFvd-jFW5WE0xGRx2dChmg-occajC-_cAf5uoATV_f3Rh6w_UFn61F7qSM7S4lhWszxD478fHExyWNO_7F8Le-yv9NMwzeXkbgI8jsNHhSEoSKh7wA2E8FPK4N9cIKJtwlikxi7C4pEIQ-la45onnAxD8XIeWBtHFJN8kEgM1SwuQo8uHe21d3vuNZ5k&__tn__=-R | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/2518568308155356?__tn__=-R | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/2515860878426099?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARC8JLbAXUqu2Q9ks8WUB690wgOzqliFszEnVdxsj6X3bKLl9YLxFUL6WPO4wLgB5TaMxaG07KTDdb3y9c16i-gXXE5H0-H5eICe4xYcfiowYeFeZ0cRAcHiNngN-M73BxGxF2MOCewjEjuE9ZpU84Vv7IlWKWUGYMifgHu7dziIvNeTDbPXyvzMsGerAo9dbAXo55LQIROvLHXEg5L8L1jyawmzx5LY7OyLXB1vTwliD_1dNJcqrIm5pIE_vkx9g88vXA0JOz2890yZ63NEJfPSDb_8H4U2NM7m&__tn__=-R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-21 | Day 7 Paddle Georgia | Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Outing | Paddle Georgia | WLRWT | Dowling Park Ramp | Hal W. Adams Boat Ramp | $ 425.00 | $ 425.00 | Joe Cook | John S. Quarterman | 300 people paddling for a week. | https://wwals.net/2019/02/13/paddle-georgia-withlacoochee-and-suwannee-rivers-into-florida-2019-06-15-21/ | 7 days | Quitman | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/2514586508553536?__tn__=-R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-20 | Day 6 Paddle Georgia | Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Outing | Paddle Georgia | WLRWT | Suwannee River State Park | Dowling Park Ramp | $ 425.00 | $ 425.00 | Joe Cook | John S. Quarterman | 300 people paddling for a week. | https://wwals.net/2019/02/13/paddle-georgia-withlacoochee-and-suwannee-rivers-into-florida-2019-06-15-21/ | 7 days | Quitman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-19 | Day 5 Paddle Georgia | Withlacoochee River, Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Outing | Paddle Georgia | WLRWT | Madison Boat Ramp | Suwannee River State Park | $ 425.00 | $ 425.00 | Joe Cook | John S. Quarterman | 300 people paddling for a week. | https://wwals.net/2019/02/13/paddle-georgia-withlacoochee-and-suwannee-rivers-into-florida-2019-06-15-21/ | 7 days | Quitman | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/media_set?set=a.2510963945582459&type=3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-18 | Day 4 Paddle Georgia | Withlacoochee River, Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Outing | Paddle Georgia | WLRWT | Sullivan Launch | Madison Boat Ramp | $ 425.00 | $ 425.00 | Joe Cook | John S. Quarterman | 300 people paddling for a week. | https://wwals.net/2019/02/13/paddle-georgia-withlacoochee-and-suwannee-rivers-into-florida-2019-06-15-21/ | 7 days | Quitman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-18 | GWC Biennial Report Revision Committee | All | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Committee | GWC | All | Telecon | April Lipscomb | John S. Quarterman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-17 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Ronnie Thomas | Ronnie Thomas | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | The next night. | https://wwals.net/2019/06/04/banks-lake-full-july-moon-paddle-2019-06-17/ | 3hours | none | none | 3 miles | 2.5hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-17 | Day 3 Paddle Georgia | Withlacoochee River, Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Outing | Paddle Georgia | WLRWT | Nankin Boat Ramp | Sullivan Launch | $ 425.00 | $ 425.00 | Joe Cook | John S. Quarterman | 300 people paddling for a week. | https://wwals.net/2019/02/13/paddle-georgia-withlacoochee-and-suwannee-rivers-into-florida-2019-06-15-21/ | 7 days | Quitman | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/2514338978578289 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-16 | Day 2 Paddle Georgia | Withlacoochee River, Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Outing | Paddle Georgia | WLRWT | Spook Bridge | Nankin Boat Ramp | $ 425.00 | $ 425.00 | Joe Cook | John S. Quarterman | 300 people paddling for a week. | https://wwals.net/2019/02/13/paddle-georgia-withlacoochee-and-suwannee-rivers-into-florida-2019-06-15-21/ | https://wwals.net/2019/07/26/spooks-of-the-bridge-water-trail-signs-and-porta-potties-paddlega19-day-2-2019-06-16/ | 7 days | Quitman | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/media_set?set=a.2510963945582459&type=3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-15 | Day 1 Paddle Georgia | Withlacoochee River, Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Outing | Paddle Georgia | WLRWT | Troupville Boat Ramp | Spook Bridge | 30.851842 | -83.346536 | $ 425.00 | $ 425.00 | Joe Cook | John S. Quarterman | 300 people paddling for a week. | https://wwals.net/2019/02/13/paddle-georgia-withlacoochee-and-suwannee-rivers-into-florida-2019-06-15-21/ | https://wwals.net/2019/06/30/troupville-little-river-confluence-shoals-creeks-and-spook-bridge-2019-06-15/ | 7 days | Quitman | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/media_set?set=a.2510963945582459&type=3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-15 | Scott James Radio | All | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Radio | Scott James | All | Troupville Boat Ramp | Little River Confluence | Scott James | John S. Quarterman | Suwannee Riverkeeper John S. Quarterman will talk about Paddle Georgia and what WWALS does and how people can help. | https://wwals.net/2019/06/13/paddle-georgia-on-scott-james-radio-8am-2019-06-14/ | He declined to do this. | 15 minutes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-14 | Paddle Georgia Registration | Withlacoochee River, Suwannee River | one week | 2019-06-15 | Outing | Paddle Georgia | WLRWT | Troupville Boat Ramp | Hal W. Adams Boat Ramp | 30.851842 | -83.346536 | $ 425.00 | $ 425.00 | Joe Cook | John S. Quarterman | 300 people paddling for a week. | https://wwals.net/2019/02/13/paddle-georgia-withlacoochee-and-suwannee-rivers-into-florida-2019-06-15-21/ | https://wwals.net/2019/06/14/before-the-day-1-route-of-paddle-georgia-2019-06-14/ | 7 days | Quitman | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-14 | Scott James Radio | All | 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | Radio | Scott James | All | Scott James radio show, 92.1 FM, Valdosta, GA | Scott James | John S. Quarterman | Scott James broadcasting from the Suwannee Riverkeeper Aircraft Carrier during Paddle Georgia. | Well, he declined to get on the boat, but he did have Suwannee Riverkeeper on his radio show that same morning.. | https://wwals.net/2019/02/13/paddle-georgia-withlacoochee-and-suwannee-rivers-into-florida-2019-06-15-21/ | 15 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-13 | Advisory Committee Meeting | All | 5:30:00 PM | 7:00:00 PM | Committeee | WWALS | All | H. H. Tift Building, 4602 Research Way, Tifton, GA 31793, on the UGA Tifton Campus | Joe West | Dave Hetzel | Organizing meeting for the WWALS Advisory Committee. | https://wwals.net/2019/05/23/wwals-advisory-committee-2019-05-11/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-06-01 | Withlacoochee River - Paddle Ga Preview | Withlacoochee River | 8:00:00 AM | 9:30:00 AM | 3:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Allen Ramp | Suwannee River State Park | 30.449167 | -83.221333 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Wild and beautiful Withlacoochee River. We will pass numerous rocky shoals requiring some skills so this outing may not be appropriate for beginners and young children. There are clear springs to explore. This is a preview of Paddle Georgia 2019. | Deese-Howard to Gibson Park | https://wwals.net/2019/05/22/allen-ramp-to-srsp-withlacoochee-river-paddle-georgia-preview-2019-06-01/ | https://wwals.net/2021/02/22/pictures-allen-ramp-to-srsp-with-shoals-and-springs-gretchen-quarterman-2019-06-01/ | 7 hours | 20 miles round trip | 40 minutes | 8.44 miles | 6 hours | Lee | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/2477856898893164 | |||||||||||||||||
2019-06-01 | Deese-Howard Ramp to Gibson County Park | Suwannee River | outing changed to Withlacoochee | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Deese Howard Boat Ramp | Gibson County Park | 30.41439 | -82.96292 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Location moved. | Nankin Ramp to State Line Ramp | https://wwals.net/2019/03/31/deese-howard-ramp-to-gibson-county-park-suwannee-river-2019-06-01/ | https://wwals.net/2019/05/22/allen-ramp-to-srsp-withlacoochee-river-paddle-georgia-preview-2019-06-01/ | 7 hours | 24 miles round trip | 40 minutes | 12 miles | 6 hours | White Springs | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-31 | Opening: J.H. Anderson Jr. Park at Rock Bluff Springs | Suwannee River | 10:30:00 AM | 11:30:00 AM | 1:30:00 AM | Outing | SRWMD | SRWT | J.H. Anderson Jr. Park | SRWMD | Katelyn Potter | Second magnitude Rock Bluff Springs has been accessible only by boat up its 700-foot run from the Suwannee River, but SRWMD has acquired 175 acres around the spring that is opening as J.H. Anderson Jr. Park, at the end of this month. | https://wwals.net/2019/05/05/opening-j-h-anderson-jr-park-at-rock-bluff-springs-suwannee-river-2019-05-30/ | 3 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-26 | Florida Folk Festival Sunday | Suwannee River | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | Florida State Parks | SRWT | Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Sanders Dr, White Springs, FL 32096 | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | A three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. | https://wwals.net/2019/05/07/florida-folk-festival-saturday-2019-05-24-26/ | 5 hours | https://scontent.fphl2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/60975843_2080322918761094_4099544192382926848_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_oc=AQn0gh6kagy4ucI5fp_f9yrz4jh_q3stMjE4rpphqNbCayWH2rGWmAzQ6YxkPYC52OLv2jrY7KYwKt2JhquRheVq&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-2.fna&oh=37b8d3921634e049964bd872214dc5c0&oe=5DAE8309 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-25 | Florida Folk Festival Saturday | Suwannee River | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | Florida State Parks | SRWT | Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Sanders Dr, White Springs, FL 32096 | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | A three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. | https://wwals.net/2019/05/07/florida-folk-festival-saturday-2019-05-24-26/ | 5 hours | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/2464580683554119?__tn__=-R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-24 | Florida Folk Festival Friday | Suwannee River | 6:30:00 PM | Festival | Florida State Parks | SRWT | Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Sanders Dr, White Springs, FL 32096 | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | A three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. | https://wwals.net/2019/05/07/florida-folk-festival-saturday-2019-05-24-26/ | 5 hours | https://scontent.fphl2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/60884708_2076729882453731_3662449622686629888_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=AQmnyfY-MQGBUlf9YCFKf57mflSREdubHQ3FcRsC2Rf6TBpodZMWtfAvQOvnpYrQ3SazIC-IDBLXm_Nt4Tz2fjKW&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-2.fna&oh=00766084ea23ada31583501e2b7dbf73&oe=5DA06C2E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-23 | NCFRPC | All | 7:00:00 PM | 9:00:00 PM | Conference | NCFRPC | NCFRPC | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida | Scott R. Koons | Scott R. Koons | Business meeting. | https://wwals.net/2019/05/23/ncfrpc-meeting-lake-city-fl-2019-05-23/ | https://wwals.net/2019/05/25/citizens-for-water-against-toll-roads-ncfrpc-2019-05-23/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-22 | Train the Trainer | All | 9:00:00 AM | 5:00:00 PM | Conference | Georgia Adopt-A-Stream | All | Flint Riverquarium, 117 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701 | Bailey Crapps | Gretchen Quarterman | Training trainers for Georgia Adopt-A-Stream water quality testing | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/2459874334024754?__tn__=-R | https://scontent.fphl2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/60820199_2459867830692071_386532732924067840_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_oc=AQlAgUcFBsjOb2j0JZWWqCLpgN7Yhx1tNlD1eupcwWszxwSnk6xe6hMIkmyudw67XzR-YWRB9YmeSyxR2veSTt1Q&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-2.fna&oh=a38b61cec88fa19470ac886ee6f003d4&oe=5DAFF239 | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/2459874334024754?__tn__=-R | https://www.facebook.com/GaskinsForestEducationCenter/photos/a.1712057712383708/2368875180035288/?type=3&theater | https://www.facebook.com/GaskinsForestEducationCenter/photos/a.1712057712383708/2368860663370073/?type=3&theater | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-22 | Southern Company Stockholder Meeting | All | 9:00:00 AM | 10:00:00 AM | 12:00:00 PM | Conference | Southern Company | All | The Lodge Conference Center at Callaway Gardens, 4500 Southern Pine Drive, Pine Mountain, Georgia 31822 | Tom Fanning | John S. Quarterman | In this year’s pilgrimage to Pine Mountain, we will hear how part of Southern Company CEO Tom Fanning’s compensation will be tied to meeting the company’s low-carbon goals. | http://www.l-a-k-e.org/blog/2019/04/southern-company-stockholder-meeting-2019-05-22.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-19 | Songwriting Contest Committee | All | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Committee | WWALS | All | Sakura Japanese Sushi and Grill, 1548 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak, FL 32064-4514 | Eileen Box | John S. Quarterman | Organizing for the Second Annual Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | https://wwals.net/2019/05/06/suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-committee-meeting-2019-05-19/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-18 | Banks Lake Full Flower Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Ronnie Thomas | Ronnie Thomas | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | The next night. | https://wwals.net/2019/04/23/banks-lake-full-flower-moon-paddle-2019-05-18/ | https://wwals.net/2019/05/26/pictures-banks-lake-full-flower-and-osprey-moon-paddle-2019-05-18/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | We will have plenty of time to enjoy a beautiful sunset, the moon rise and watch the stars come out. Sunsets are usually spectacular. | ||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-14 | SRWMD Board | All | 9:00:00 AM | 1:00:00 PM | Conference | SRWMD | All | SRWMD HQ, 9225 Co Rd 49, Live Oak, FL 32060 | Hugh Thomas | John S. Quarterman | Valdosta wastewater is back on the agenda at SRWMD. | https://wwals.net/2019/05/12/srwmd-agenda-2019-05-14/ | https://wwals.net/2019/05/16/videos-parker-pond-water-withdrawals-bmaps-valdosta-and-testing-srwmd-2019-05-14/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-14 | FDEP Triennial Review | All | 9:00:00 AM | Conference | FDEP | All | Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida | Kaitlyn Sutton | Kaitlyn Sutton | Public hearing or workshop. | https://wwals.net/2019/05/12/tallahassee-triennial-review-public-workshop-2019-05-14/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-11 | Advisory Committee Meeting | All | 1:00:00 PM | Committeee | WWALS | All | H. H. Tift Building, 4602 Research Way, Tifton, GA 31793, on the UGA Tifton Campus | Joe West | Dave Hetzel | Organizing meeting for the WWALS Advisory Committee. | https://wwals.net/2019/05/23/wwals-advisory-committee-2019-05-11/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-05-04 | Cypress Creek South Launch to Cone Bridge | Suwannee River | 9:00:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 3:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Cypress Creek South Launch @ CR6 | Cone Bridge Ramp | 30.507538 | -82.71727 | $ 10.00 | $ - | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | A quiet, tranquil 9.4 mile section of the Suwannee River on a paddle appropriate for paddlers of any level. | Nankin Ramp to State Line Ramp, Withlacoochee River | https://wwals.net/2019/04/18/cypress-creek-south-cr-6-to-cone-bridge-suwannee-river-2019-05-04/ | 6 hours | 17.8 miles round trip | 30 minutes | 9.4 miles | 5 hours | Benton CR 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-29 | Oculus training | All | 2:00:00 PM | 3:30:00 PM | Training | FDEP | All | Online | Lisa Rinaman | John S. Quarterman | How to use FDEP's Oculus database. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-27 | Georgia Water Quality Testing Training | All | 2:00:00 PM | 4:00:00 PM | Training | WWALS and Golden Triangle R&D | All | Reed Bingham State Park | Reed Bingham SP (West) | $ - | $ - | $ 5.00 | Julie Shutters | John S. Quarterman | Chemical and Bacteriological water testing training by Georgia Adopt-A-Stream standards. | https://wwals.net/2019/04/22/training-for-water-quality-testing-rbsp-after-blrpr-2019-04-27/ | https://wwals.net/2019/05/02/training-for-water-quality-testing-2019-04-27/ | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-27 | BIG Little River Paddle Race | Little | 8:00:00 AM | 1:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS and FORB | WLRWT | Red Roberts Landing | Reed Bingham SP (West) | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 5.00 | Bret Wagenhorst | Bret Wagenhorst | Annual Fundraiser | The April 2018 monthly outing | https://wwals.net/2018/11/30/7th-annual-big-little-river-paddle-race-silent-auction-raffle-2019-04-27/ | https://wwals.net/2019/05/01/winners-big-little-river-paddle-race-2019-04-27/ | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-25 | FL Rivers Task Force | All | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Conference | NCFRPC | All | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida | NCFRPC | NCFRPC | After meeting with Valdosta | https://wwals.net/2019/04/23/rivers-task-force-meeting-lake-city-florida-2019-04-25/ | https://wwals.net/2019/04/28/jim-tatum-reports-on-fl-rivers-task-force-meeting/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-24 | GWC Partner Meeting | All | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Conference | GWC | All | Alcovy Conservation Center, Georgia Wildlife Federation, 11600 Hazelbrand Rd NE, Covington, GA 30014 | GWC | John S. Quarterman | Debrief legislative session, discuss priorities and strategy. | https://www.gawater.org/spring-partner-meeting | https://wwals.net/2019/04/24/georgia-water-coalition-spring-partner-meeting-2019-04-24/ | 8 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-24 | SSRWPC | All | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Committee | GA-EPD | All | 41 and Main, 343 Main St. South, Tifton, GA 31794 | Cliff Lewis | John S. Quarterman | The Suwannee-Satilla Regional Water Planning Council will hold a council meeting | https://wwals.net/2019/03/05/tifton-suwannee-satilla-regional-water-planning-council-2019-04-24/ | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-20 | Banks Lake Full Rescheduled Pink Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 9:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Dan Phillips | Dan Phillips | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/04/19/rescheduled-banks-lake-full-pink-moon-paddle-2019-04-20/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | https://scontent.fhhr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57462801_2407032895975565_2125620018195464192_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_oc=AQnX4eLwL8p_l3OVulf8k73yPQBjL6GRG546paijYwsP11mfYPMuV8PQZ7z5tk50f62t-gXFsaEmPweefjUcsyJM&_nc_ht=scontent.fhhr1-1.fna&oh=ecff1e88a311d451807254006efa92c1&oe=5D6FF659 | https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=ms.c.eJxFj9kNxEAIQztagc3Zf2OrYULy~_~_QTJinQFu~_MCPthAMIP8OoFFk3pNl2QuAoscCCMiLUoJzTxhJLqCAMkFggHaD0AbgMiNwN9M3wVnU2pallQNRZyLVJNFcnelqvQVZDMAfUOy~%3BBOt9wd7BjF1oKKc7~%3ByAzb3Td7aY6HpKqRypu8Xsu2GfqDPl6z6A~_mVTns~-.bps.a.2407020019310186&type=1 | ||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-19 | Banks Lake Full Pink Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | Cancelled due to bad weather | 9:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Dan Phillips | Dan Phillips | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/03/22/banks-lake-full-pink-moon-paddle-2019-04-19/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-18 | Environment Panel Discussion | All | 7:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Conference | VSU | All | Odum Library Auditorium, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA | Cristobal Serran-Pagan | John S. Quarterman | Panel discussion on the environment with VSU Sociology Prof. Carl Hand, Valdosta Public Works Director Richard Hardy, and Suwannee Riverkeeper John S. Quarterman. | https://wwals.net/2019/04/02/vsu-panel-discussion-environment-hardy-thieme-quarterman-2019-04-18/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-15 | WKFL meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Conference | WKA FL | All | Orlando, FL | Lisa Rinaman | John S. Quarterman | Waterkeepers Florida board meeting | https://wwals.net/2019/04/13/waterkeepers-florida-meets-fdep-in-orlando-triennial-review-of-water-quality-standards-2019-04-15/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-15 | WKFL meets FDEP | All | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Conference | WKA FL | All | FDEP Central District Office, 3319 Maguire Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32803. | Lisa Rinaman | John S. Quarterman | To discuss upcoming FDEP Triennial Review of Florida Water Quality Standards. | https://wwals.net/2019/04/13/waterkeepers-florida-meets-fdep-in-orlando-triennial-review-of-water-quality-standards-2019-04-15/ | https://wwals.net/2019/05/13/waterkeepers-florida-met-fdep-in-orlando-about-triennial-review-of-water-quality-standards-2019-04-15/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-14 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | South Georgia Regional Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | Gretchen Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Business meeting. | https://wwals.net/2019/03/30/wwals-quarterly-board-meeting-2019-04-14/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-13 | A Day in the Woods | Alapaha River | 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Festival | Gaskins Forest Education Center | ARWT | Gaskins Forest Education Center, 3359 Moore Sawmill Rd., Alapaha, Georgia 31622 | Heather Brasell | Heather Brasell | Afternoon activities and demonstrations related to forestry, wildlife, and traditional crafts using natural resources. Evening nature walk and astronomy. | https://www.facebook.com/events/416794818867470/?notif_t=event_calendar_create¬if_id=1552910294454411 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-11 | Conference, GAWMA | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Conference | GAWMA | All | Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Atlanta, GA | GAWMD | John S. Quarterman | Includes presentations on PFAS, EPA, and remediation | https://www.gaawma.org/assets/documents/2019/2019%20AWMA%20Regulatory%20Update%20Agenda%20032919.pdf | https://aiwmagc.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_260034 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-10 | Rivers Task Force Workshop | All | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Conference | Valdosta | All | General Purpose Room, Valdosta City Hall Annex, Valdosta, GA 31601 | Valdosta | John S. Quarterman | Requested by the dozen downstream Florida counties; still being finalized. https://wwals.net/2019/03/01/wwals-booth-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2019-03-09-10/ | https://wwals.net/2019/03/12/elected-officials-from-valdosta-and-12-downstream-florida-counties-2019-04-10/ | https://wwals.net/2019/04/12/videos-florida-counties-meet-valdosta-about-sewage-in-rivers-and-wells-2019-04-10/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-10 | Scouting Big Shoals | Suwannee River | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Scouting | WWALS | SRWT | Big Shoals State Park | Suwannee Wayside Park | 30.352088 | -82.690157 | - | - | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | scout the portage & shoals | Not a public outing. | 2.5 hours | 6 miles | 15 minutes | 6 miles | 2 hours | White Springs | |||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-09 | SRWMD Board | All | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Conference | SRWMD | All | SRWMD HQ, 9225 Co Rd 49, Live Oak, FL 32060 | SRWMD | John S. Quarterman | Regular meeting. | http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/137/Board-Meeting-Materials | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-06 | Downtown Valdosta Songwriter Showcase | All | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Festival | Dosta Playhouse | All | Dosta Playhouse, 122 N Ashley St; Valdosta, GA 31601 | Theatre Guild Valdosta | tgv@bellsouth.net | Featuring hit songwriters Jim McBride, Mike Dekle, and Jarrod Brogdon. | https://www.theatreguildvaldosta.com/downtown-valdosta-songwriter-showcase---april-2019.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-04-05 | Woman's Club of Live Oak | All | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Conference | Woman's Club of Live Oak | All | Woman's Club of Live Oak, 1308 11th St SW, Live Oak, FL 32064 | Eileen Box | Eileen Box | Suwannee Riverkeeper John S. Quarterman will talk about what WWALS does and how people can help. | https://wwals.net/2019/03/30/suwannee-riverkeeper-at-live-oak-womans-club-2019-04-05/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-29 | GA Nonpoint Source Management Plan | All | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Conference | GA-EPD | All | 152 N. Main Street, Dawson, GA | GA-EPD | John S. Quarterman | These meetings are to review and discuss proposed changes to Georgia’s Statewide Nonpoint Source Management Plan document. | https://wwals.net/2019/03/21/public-meetings-revisions-ga-nonpoint-source-management-plan-2019-03-29/ | https://wwals.net/2019/05/01/water-trails-agriculture-urban-goals-pipelines-water-quality-monitoring-wwals-to-ga-epd-2019-04-26/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-24 | Songwriting Contest Committee | All | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Committee | WWALS | All | Sakura Japanese Sushi and Grill, 1548 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak, FL 32064-4514 | $ - | Scotti Jay | John S. Quarterman | Help organize the Second Annual Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest! We’re aiming at August 2019. You can help us decide on date, venue, format, and find songwriters! | https://wwals.net/2019/03/18/suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-committee-meeting-2019-03-24/ | 1 hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-24 | Suwannee Spring Reunion Sunday | Suwannee River | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Festival | SOSMP | SRWT | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Join Suwannee Riverkeeper for music on the Suwannee River, and help us talk about paddling on our rives and advocacy. Yes, icluding wastewater and pipelines, as well as phosphate mines. Plus kayak raffle and froggy toss game! | https://wwals.net/2019/03/17/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2019-03-21-24/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-23 | Mayday Landing to Statenville Ramp | Alapaha River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Mayday Landing | Statenville Ramp | 31.82827 | -83.017179 | $ 10.00 | Ronnie Thomas | Ronnie Thomas | Experience the wilderness of the Alapaha River Water Trail | Banks Lake | https://wwals.net/2019/01/26/mayday-landing-to-statenville-boat-ramp-alapaha-river-2019-03-23/ | 8 hours | 13.1 miles one way | 40 minutes | 14.51 miles | 7.3 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-23 | Suwannee Spring Reunion Saturday | Suwannee River | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Festival | SOSMP | SRWT | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Join Suwannee Riverkeeper for music on the Suwannee River, and help us talk about paddling on our rives and advocacy. Yes, icluding wastewater and pipelines, as well as phosphate mines. Plus kayak raffle and froggy toss game! | https://wwals.net/2019/03/17/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2019-03-21-24/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-22 | Suwannee Spring Reunion Friday | Suwannee River | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Festival | SOSMP | SRWT | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Join Suwannee Riverkeeper for music on the Suwannee River, and help us talk about paddling on our rives and advocacy. Yes, icluding wastewater and pipelines, as well as phosphate mines. Plus kayak raffle and froggy toss game! | https://wwals.net/2019/03/17/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2019-03-21-24/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-21 | Suwannee Spring Reunion Thursday | Suwannee River | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Festival | SOSMP | SRWT | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Join Suwannee Riverkeeper for music on the Suwannee River, and help us talk about paddling on our rives and advocacy. Yes, icluding wastewater and pipelines, as well as phosphate mines. Plus kayak raffle and froggy toss game! | https://wwals.net/2019/03/17/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2019-03-21-24/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-21 | Valdosta City Council Meeting | All | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Council | Valdosta | All | Valdosta City Hall, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601 | $ - | $ - | $ - | Valdosta | John S. Quarterman | A dozen counties of the Florida Rivers Task Force were going to speak, but see instead the 6PM, April 10, 2019, meeting: https://wwals.net/2019/03/12/elected-officials-from-valdosta-and-12-downstream-florida-counties-2019-04-10/ | https://wwals.net/2019/03/02/videos-florida-rivers-task-force-about-valdosta-wastewater-2019-02-28/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-20 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/02/27/spring-equinox-full-moon-paddle-banks-lake-2019-03-20/ | https://wwals.net/2019/03/22/pictures-banks-lake-spring-equinox-full-moon-paddle-2019-03-20/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-20 | Workshop on Valdosta Sewage Spills | All | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Committee | Florida Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources | All | Mallory Horne Committee Room, 37 Senate Building, 404 S. Monroe, Tallahassee, FL 32399 | Florida Senator Bill Montford | John S. Quarterman | A Florida Senate Committee has scheduled a Workshop on Valdosta Sewage Spills. The same session this Wednesday afternoon will hear three water bills, SB 1100 about funding water well testing, which is relevant to the recent detection of E. coli in for example Hamiton County wells, SB 1758, which includes some changes to Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) requirements and requirements for wastewater treatment plants to notify customers of unlawful discharges, and SB 1552 about Red Tide mitigation | https://wwals.net/2019/03/18/valdosta-sewage-spills-workshop-at-florida-senate-2019-03-20/ | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-16 | Wild Azalea Festival | Suwannee River | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Festival | White Springs | SRWT | Downtown White Springs | $ - | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Come out for music and dance by Florida entertainers, arts and crafts, regional foods, contests and other outdoor activities. Visitors can also purchase azaleas and other local plants to take home. | https://wwals.net/2019/03/02/wwals-booth-at-wild-azalea-festival-white-springs-fl-2019-03-17/ | https://wwals.net/2019/03/28/pictures-wild-azalea-festival-white-springs-fl-2019-03-16/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-13 | Reclaiming Florida's Future | All | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Conference | Rethink Energy Florida | All | Florida State Capitol Building, 400 Monroe St, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 | Kim Ross | John S. Quarterman | an advocacy day: Reclaiming Florida's Future for All! Clean Water, Clean Air, Clean Energy | https://www.facebook.com/events/334809937299798/ | https://wwals.net/2019/03/17/waterkeepers-in-tallahassee-2019-03-13/ | 6 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-13 | Gretchen on Charlie Walker 99.5 FM Radio | All | 8:15 AM | 8:30 AM | Radio | Charlie Walker | All | KIX 99.5 FM | Chalrie Walker | Gretchen Quarterman | WWALS E.D. Gretchen Quarterman will talk about outings and advocacy on Charlie Walker KIX 99.5 Country Music Radio. | https://wwals.net/2019/03/11/wwals-e-d-gretchen-quarterman-on-charlie-walker-kix-99-5-country-radio-2019-03-13/ | https://wwals.net/2019/03/26/video-wwals-e-d-gretchen-quarterman-on-charlie-walker-radio-2019-03-13/ | 15 minutes | ` | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-12 | SRWMD Board | All | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Conference | SRWMD | All | SRWMD HQ, 9225 Co Rd 49, Live Oak, FL 32060 | SRWMD | John S. Quarterman | Withlacoochee/Alapaha Water Quality Review is on the agenda for around noon. | https://wwals.net/2019/03/05/srwmd-board-packet-2019-03-12/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-10 | Cleanup at Onemile Branch | Onemile Branch | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Cleanup | WWALS | WLRWT | Onemile Branch in Drexel Park, Valdosta, GA | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | An impromptu cleanup advertised by a sign at the WWALS booth at Azalea Festival | https://wwals.net/2019/03/11/onemile-branch-cleanup-drexel-park-during-azalea-festival-2019-03-10/ | 1 hour | NA | NA | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-10 | Azalea Festival | One Mile Branch | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park | $ - | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Come help WWALS celebrate spring with 30,000 of our south Georgia and north Florida friends. | https://wwals.net/2019/03/01/wwals-booth-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2019-03-09-10/ | https://wwals.net/2019/03/20/pictures-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2019-03-09-10/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-03-09 | Azalea Festival | One Mile Branch | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park | $ - | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Come help WWALS celebrate spring with 30,000 of our south Georgia and north Florida friends. | https://wwals.net/2019/03/01/wwals-booth-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2019-03-09-10/ | https://wwals.net/2019/03/20/pictures-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2019-03-09-10/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-28 | Rivers Task Force | Withlacoochee River | 4:00 PM | Task Force | NCFRPC | WLRWT | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida | $ - | $ - | NCFRPC | NCFRPC | Voting Thursday on a resolution asking the State of Florida (FDEP, SRWMD, etc.) to do something about Valdosta’s sewage spills. | https://wwals.net/2019/02/23/resolution-pending-by-rivers-task-force-in-lake-city-meeting-2019-02-28/ | https://wwals.net/2019/03/02/videos-florida-rivers-task-force-about-valdosta-wastewater-2019-02-28/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-22 | Scott James Radio | All | 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | Radio | Scott James | All | Valdosta Regional Airport | Scott James | John S. Quarterman | Suwannee Riverkeeper John S. Quarterman will talk about what WWALS does and how people can help. | https://wwals.net/2019/02/14/paddle-race-paddle-georgia-and-songwriting-contest-on-scott-james-radio-800am-2019-02-15/ | https://wwals.net/2019/03/15/video-big-little-river-paddle-race-paddle-georgia-songwriting-contest-coal-ash-trust-funds-and-wastewater-on-scott-james-radio-2019-02-22/ | 15 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-20 | Capitol Conservation Day | All | 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Conference | Georgia Water Coalition | All | Georgia State Capitol | GWC | John S. Quarterman | Lobbying Georgia state legislators for clean water | https://wwals.net/2019/02/22/picture-and-bills-capitol-conservation-day-2019-02-20/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-19 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 5:30 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:30 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/02/05/full-snow-moon-paddle-banks-lake-2019-02-19/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-17 | Songwriting Contest Committee | All | 6:00 PM | Committee | WWALS | All | China Town Chinese Restaurant, 1546 Ohio Ave South, Live Oak, FL 32064-4514 | $ - | Scotti Jay | John S. Quarterman | Help organize the Second Annual Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest! We’re aiming at August 2019. You can help us decide on date, venue, format, and find songwriters! | https://wwals.net/2019/02/14/suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-committee-meeting-2019-02-17/ | 1 hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-17 | Suwannee River Car Camping and Paddle | Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Suwannee Sill | Griffis Fish Camp | 30.803989 | -82.418561 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Camp 2 night and paddle the Suwannee River | https://wwals.net/2018/12/27/suwannee-river-car-camping-and-paddle-2019-02-15-17/ | 2 hours | 3.5 miles one way | 15 minutes | 3 miles | 1.5 hours | Fargo | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-16 | Suwannee River Car Camping and Paddle | Suwannee River | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Griffis Fish Camp | Fargo Boat Ramp | 30.782505 | -82.4436 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Camp 2 night and paddle the Suwannee River | https://wwals.net/2018/12/27/suwannee-river-car-camping-and-paddle-2019-02-15-17/ | 8 hours | 11.3 miles one way | 40 minutes | 14 miles | 7 hours | Fargo | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-15 | Suwannee River Car Camping and Paddle | Suwannee River | 4:00 PM | none | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | camping | camping | 30.782505 | -82.4436 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Camp 2 night and paddle the Suwannee River | none | https://wwals.net/2018/12/27/suwannee-river-car-camping-and-paddle-2019-02-15-17/ | Fargo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-13 | Bird Supper | All | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Conference | Valdosta and Lowndes County | All | Railroad Freight Depot, Atlanta, GA | $ - | $ - | $ 50.00 | Valdosta | John S. Quarterman | Lobbying Georgia state legislators for clean water | https://www.valdostacity.com/bird-supper-2017-2016-11-01 | https://wwals.net/2019/02/14/coal-ash-trust-funds-and-water-quality-testing-at-lowndes-county-bird-supper-in-atlanta-2019-02-13/ | 2 hours | 200 miles | 8 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-09 | Last stretch of Alapaha River | Alapaha River | 8:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Scouting | WWALS | ARWT | Jennings Bluff Launch | Gibson Park Boat Ramp | $ - | $ - | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Scouting the usually-dry Alapaha River while there was enough water to boat. | None. | None. | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/2299926770019512 | 5 | 18 miles | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 77.5 NAVD88 | Jennings | High and fast; more steering than paddling. A fast boat could have made it in three hours. | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/2299926770019512 | |||||||||||||||||
2019-02-09 | FL WKA Meeting | All | afternoon | NA | Conference | PIEC | All | UF Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL | NA | ? | Jen Lomberk | John S. Quarterman | "Saturday afternoon we will be holding our first official in-person meeting as Waterkeepers Florida" | https://ufpiec.org/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-08 | FL WKA Panel Discussion | All | 2:00 PM | NA | Conference | PIEC | All | UF Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL | NA | ? | Jen Lomberk | John S. Quarterman | "a panel Friday afternoon featuring [Matanzas Riverkeeper, St Johns Riverkeeper, and Miami Waterkeeper] discussing our work as Waterkeepers" | https://ufpiec.org/ | https://wwals.net/2019/02/09/florida-waterkeepers-at-piec-25-in-gainesville-fl-2019-02-08/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-06 | GA Chapter of the American Fisheries Society | All | 3:45 PM | NA | Conference | Flint Riverkeeper | All | Lake Blackshear Lodge | 31.953254 | -83.917439 | ? | Gordon Rogers | John S. Quarterman | Nine short talks by Georgia Riverkeepers. Flint Riverkeeper remarked: 'In the words of Steve Sammons of Auburn University, and one of the gurus of shoal bass in GA, “these biologist need to know what the hell it is that y’all do; I do but a lot of them don’t”.' | https://fisheries.org/events/georgia-chapter-annual-meeting/ | https://wwals.net/2019/02/08/videos-all-georgia-riverkeepers-speak-to-american-fisheries-society-2019-02-06/ | All day | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-03 | Songwriting Contest Committee | All | 6:00 PM | Committee | WWALS | All | China Town Chinese Restaurant, 1546 Ohio Ave South, Live Oak, FL 32064-4514 | $ - | Scotti Jay | John S. Quarterman | Help organize the Second Annual Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest! We’re aiming at August 2019. You can help us decide on date, venue, format, and find songwriters! | https://wwals.net/2019/01/28/suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-committee-meeting-2019-02-03/ | https://wwals.net/2019/02/14/suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-committee-meeting-2019-02-17/ | 1.5 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-03 | Troupville to US 84 | Withlacoochee River | 9:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Troupville Boat Ramp | US 84 Landing | 30.851842 | -83.346536 | $ 10.00 | Tom H. Johnson Jr. | Tom H. Johnson Jr. | A long and rarely-paddled stretch with a challenging takeout. | https://wwals.net/2018/12/02/troupville-to-us-84-withlacoochee-river-2019-02-02/ | https://wwals.net/2019/06/04/pictures-troupville-to-spook-bridge-withlacoochee-river-2019-02-03/ | 13.7 mi one way | 40 minutes total | 11 miles | 4 hours | Quitman | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019-02-02 | Troupville to US 84 | Withlacoochee River | 9:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Troupville Boat Ramp | US 84 Landing | 30.851842 | -83.346536 | $ 10.00 | Ronnie Thomas | Ronnie Thomas | A long and rarely-paddled stretch with a challenging takeout. | https://wwals.net/2018/12/02/troupville-to-us-84-withlacoochee-river-2019-02-02/ | Delayed a day due to rain. | 13.7 mi one way | 40 minutes total | 11 miles | 4 hours | Quitman | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019-01-24 | Valdosta City Council Meeting | All | 5:30 PM | City Council | Valdosta City Council | All | Valdosta City Hall, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601 | $ - | Valdosta | John S. Quarterman | Please come speak to Valdosta directly about sewage spill effects downstream. | https://wwals.net/2019/01/22/wwals-invites-downstream-counties-to-valdosta-city-council-meeting-2019-01-16/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-01-24 | Rivers Task Force | All | 4:00 PM | Task Force | NCFRPC | WLRWT | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida | $ - | NCFRPC | NCFRPC | There will be a meeting of the Middle and Lower Suwannee River and Withlacoochee River Task Force on January 24, 2019, The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida, at 4:00 p.m. | https://wwals.net/2019/01/22/florida-counties-task-force-about-valdosta-sewage-meeting-in-live-oak-2019-01-24/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-01-21 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | Cancelled due to cold weather | cancelled | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2019/01/05/full-wolf-moon-paddle-banks-lake-2019-01-21/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019-01-21 | Florida Water Quality Testing Training | Suwannee River | 12:00 PM | Training | WWALS | All | Suwannee River State Park | $ - | $ 5.00 | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Savanna Barry will train people in Florida methods of water quality testing | https://wwals.net/2018/12/13/florida-water-quality-testing-training-srsp-2019-01-21/ | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-01-19 | Hike at Little Shoals | Suwannee River | 12:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Little Shoals Entrance | Little Shoals Entrance | 30.342129 | -82.734417 | $ 10.00 | Dennis Price | Ronnie Thomas | Approximately 3 mile hike | https://wwals.net/2019/01/16/hike-at-little-shoals-2019-01-19/ | 3 hours | none | none | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-01-19 | Hike to Dead River Sink | Alapaha River | 12:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Outing Location Changed to Little Shoals | 30.579861 | -83.039306 | $ 10.00 | Dennis Price | Ronnie Thomas | Approximately 3 mile hike | https://wwals.net/2018/11/21/hike-to-dead-river-sink-alapaha-river-jennings-bluff-launch-2019-01-19/ | https://wwals.net/2019/01/16/hike-at-little-shoals-2019-01-19/ | 2-3 hours | none | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019-01-13 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | South Georgia Regional Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | $ - | John S. Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Water quality monitoring, water trails, paddle races, songwriting contest, Paddle Georgia, Alapaha Quest, festivals, projects and programs, pipelines, LNG export, phosphate mines, and more. | https://wwals.net/2019/01/02/wwals-quarterly-board-meeting-2019-01-27/ | 2 hours | NA | NA | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-12-22 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 4:45 PM | 5:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2018/12/01/december-full-cold-moon-paddle-banks-lake-2018-12-22/ | https://wwals.net/2018/12/23/banks-lake-solstice-moon-paddle-2018-12-22/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | 6 | 6 | high | Cypress, Spanish moss | Hydrilla | Sand hill cranes | Good | https://www.wwals.net/pictures/2018-12-22--banks-lake-solstice-moon-paddle/20181222_180817.jpg | https://wwals.net/2018/12/23/banks-lake-solstice-moon-paddle-2018-12-22/ | |||||||||||
2018-12-09 | Okefenokee Camping and Paddle | Suwannee River | 8:30:00 AM | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo, GA | Stephen C. Foster State Park | 30.827659 | -82.361819 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Paddle in the Okefenokee Swamp and Camp 2 nights | https://wwals.net/2018/10/08/okefenokee-campout-and-paddle-suwannee-river-stephen-c-foster-state-park-fargo-ga-2018-12-07-09/ | 3 days | 9 miles | 30 minutes | TBA | Fargo | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-12-08 | Okefenokee Paddle and Camping | Suwannee River | 8:30:00 AM | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo, GA | Stephen C. Foster State Park | 30.827659 | -82.361819 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Paddle in the Okefenokee Swamp and Camp 2 nights | https://wwals.net/2018/10/08/okefenokee-campout-and-paddle-suwannee-river-stephen-c-foster-state-park-fargo-ga-2018-12-07-09/ | 3 days | 9 miles | 30 minutes | TBA | Fargo | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-12-07 | Okefenokee Campout | Suwannee River | 4:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo, GA | Stephen C. Foster State Park | 30.827659 | -82.361819 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Paddle in the Okefenokee Swamp and Camp 2 nights | https://wwals.net/2018/10/08/okefenokee-campout-and-paddle-suwannee-river-stephen-c-foster-state-park-fargo-ga-2018-12-07-09/ | 3 days | 9 miles | 30 minutes | TBA | Fargo | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-11-29 | Fine Craft and Arts Festival | All | 10:00 AM | Festival | Jefferson Arts Gallery | All | Jefferson Arts Gallery, 575 W. Washington Street, Monticello, FL | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Craftspeople and artisans will display their one of a kind works on the scenic grounds of Jefferson Arts Gallery, 575 W. Washington Street, Monticello, FL. This event will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018, 10AM to 4 PM. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, woodwork, ceramics, fiber arts and more will be available for purchase. Music will be provided by South Georgia and North Florida favorite, “The Chaotics.” This is a wonderful time to get a jump on great and unique Holiday gifts. | https://wwals.net/2018/11/14/fine-craft-and-arts-festival-by-jefferson-arts-gallery-monticello-fl-2018-11-17/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-11-23 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 5:15 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.034824 | -83.096725 | $ 10.00 | Ronnie Thomas | Ronnie Thomas | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the full moon rise over the lake. | none | https://wwals.net/2018/11/14/november-full-beaver-moon-paddle-banks-lake-2018-11-23/ | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-11-10 | Alapaha Station Celebration | Alapaha River | all day | Festival | Alapaha Station Celebration | ARWT | Alapaha Station, 245 NE Railroad St, Alapaha, Georgia | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Music food and fun. | https://wwals.net/2018/11/09/alapaha-station-celebration-2018-11-10/ | https://wwals.net/2019/10/24/pictures-alapaha-station-celebration-2018-11-10/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-11-03 | WWALS Boomerang | Withlacoochee River | 11:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | State Line Boat Ramp | State Line Boat Ramp | 30.637844 | -83.311149 | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ - | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | A fun filled day of kayak and canoe racing and leisurely paddling. | Location may be moved to the State Line Ramp if conditions require. | https://wwals.net/2018/10/28/now-at-state-line-ramp-wwals-boomerang-paddle-race-2018-11-03/ | https://wwals.net/2018/11/09/pbs-airs-part-of-alan-toths-phosphate-mining-movie-2018-10-31/ | 4 hours | None | None | 3 miles each way | 1 hour | Valdosta, GA / 02317755 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-23 | October Hunter's Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 6:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.035117 | -83.096962 | $ 10.00 | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Leisurely sunset paddle and watch the Hunter's Moon rise over the lake. | none | 2 hours | none | none | 3.5 miles | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-29 | Tryout of Water Quality Testing | Little River | 7:00 PM | Testing | WWALS | WLRWT | Troupville Boat Ramp | Troupville Boat Ramp | $ - | $ - | $ - | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | WWALS has acquired a couple of water quality testing kits, and this will be the first tryout. You can only test if you've been through the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream training. But you can come watch and make suggestions and see if you want to get trained. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-27 | Great Suwannee River Basin Clean Up | Suwannee River | 9:00 AM | Cleanup | Spring Hunters | SRWT | Suwannee River Rendezvous Campground, 828 NE Primrose Rd, Mayo, Florida 32066 | Travis Marques | Travis Marques | Six miles of cleanup | https://www.facebook.com/events/971467596370145/971480189702219/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity¬if_id=1536930021473180 | 14 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-20 | Brooks County Skillet Festival | Withlacoochee River | all day | Festival | Brooks County Skillet Festival | WLRWT | Quitman | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Food and fun in a park | https://wwals.net/2018/10/18/wwals-at-brooks-county-skillet-festival-2018-10-20/ | https://wwals.net/2019/09/29/pictures-brooks-county-skillet-festival-2018-10-20/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-13 | Troupville Boat Ramp Cleanup | Little River | 8:00 AM - Noon | Cleanup | WWALS | WLRWT | Troupville Boat Ramp | NA | 30.85131 | -83.34743 | $ - | $ - | $ - | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Rivers Alive Cleanup / Keep Lowndes Valdosta Beautiful Clean Up of the Troupville Landing and adjacent riverfront | https://wwals.net/2018/09/27/troupville-boat-ramp-cleanup-little-river-2018-10-13/ | https://wwals.net/2018/10/15/pictures-troupville-cleanup-2018-10-13/ | 3 hours | None | none | none | none | Not required | Hahira, GA / 02318380 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-11 | WKA Gulf SA Retreat | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, Alabama | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-10 | WKA Gulf SA Retreat | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, Alabama | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-09 | WKA Gulf SA Retreat | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, Alabama | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-08 | WKA Gulf SA Retreat | All | 5:00:00 PM | Conference | WKA | All | Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, Alabama | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-06 | Alapaha Quest | Alapaha River | 7:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Cancelled due to low water | Cancelled due to low water | $ 10.00 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Experience the wilderness of the Alapaha River Water Trail as we continue the Alapaha Quest. Location for this outing will be determined dependent on water levels | In case of high or low water is: we’ll just move it to some area of the river that will work, even if it’s a hike on the dry riverbed. | https://wwals.net/2018/08/22/alapaha-quest-tba-on-alapaha-river-2018-10-06/ | https://wwals.net/2018/10/03/cancelled-alapaha-quest-2018-10-06/ | Cancelled due to low water level | Alapaha, GA / 02316000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-06 | Hahira Honeybee Festival | Little River | 9:00 AM | Festival | Hahira Honeybee | WLRWT | Hahira | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | 25,000 people in a 2,500 pop. town | https://wwals.net/2018/09/14/wwals-at-hahira-honeybee-festival-2018-10-05-06/ | https://wwals.net/2018/10/06/pictures-hahira-honeybee-friday-2018-10-05/ | 9 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-05 | Hahira Honeybee Festival | Little River | 9:00 AM | Festival | Hahira Honeybee | WLRWT | Hahira | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | 25,000 people in a 2,500 pop. town | https://wwals.net/2018/09/14/wwals-at-hahira-honeybee-festival-2018-10-05-06/ | https://wwals.net/2018/10/06/pictures-hahira-honeybee-friday-2018-10-05/ | 9 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-03 | Tour of Valdosta WTPs | All | 9:00 AM | Education | Valdosta Utilities | All | Valdosta Utilities, 1016 Myrtle Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31601 | $ - | $ - | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | WWALS will tour Valdosta’s Wastewater Treatment Plants (WTPs). | https://wwals.net/2018/09/26/tour-of-valdosta-wastewater-treatment-plants-2018-10-03/ | https://wwals.net/2018/10/05/videos-tour-of-valdosta-wtps-2018-10-03/ | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-03 | GA 319 grant webinar | All | 9:30 AM | Webinar | GA-EPD | All | Online | $ - | $ - | GA-EPD | John S. Quarterman | Required to apply for Section 319(h) Georgia's Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant | https://epd.georgia.gov/section-319h-georgias-nonpoint-source-implementation-grant | 1 hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-10-02 | Valdosta wastewater on WCTV | Withlacoochee | 6:00 PM | PR | WCTV | All | Hagan Bridge Landing | Emma Wheeler | John S. Quarterman | North Florida communities look to solve sewage spills in Valdosta | https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Nor-494967471.html | https://wwals.net/2018/10/03/wctv-at-hagan-bridge-on-withlacoochee-sewage-spills-downstream-into-florida-2018-10-02/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-09-29 | Berrien County Harvest Festival | Alapaha River | 9:00 AM | Festival | Berrien County | ARWT | Nashville, GA | $ - | $ - | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Music, art show, craft and food venders, featuring The Puppies of Penzance. | https://wwals.net/2017/09/24/wwals-at-berrien-county-harvest-festival-2017-09-30/ | 6 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-09-25 | PR Committee Meeting | All | 12:00 PM | Committee | WWALS | All | South Georgia Regional Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | $ - | $ - | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | How to use WWALS social media and traditional media to get the word out. Dialin will be available. | 1 hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-09-16 | Training: water quality testing | All | 1:00:00 PM | Training | WWALS | All | SGRC, 327 W Savannah Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601 | $ - | $ - | Bobby McKenzie | Erica McLelland | Both chemical and biological testing: you can get certified to do it. Georgia Adopt-A-Stream trainer Julie Shutters is coming to Valdosta for a six hour training course. | https://wwals.net/2018/09/07/water-quality-testing-training-valdosta-ga-2018-09-16/ | https://wwals.net/2018/09/18/training-water-quality-testing-pictures-2018-09-16/ | 6 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-09-15 | South Georgia Pride Festival | Withlacoochee River | 12:00:00 PM | Festival | South Georgia Pride | WLRWT | Saunders Park Valdosta | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | A rainbow of equality. | https://wwals.net/2018/09/10/wwals-at-south-georgia-pride-saturday-2018-09-15/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-09-15 | Alapaha Quest | Alapaha River | 8:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Naylor Boat Ramp | Mayday Landing | 30.92539 | -83.03835 | $ 10.00 | $ - | $ - | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Experience the wilderness of the Alapaha River Water Trail as we continue the Alapaha Quest. This section does have some rough rocky spots with rapids for a short distance. The takeout at Mayday is a little difficult due to soft sand to climb up to the parking area. Bring plenty of water to drink and food for the day. Bring a PFD to wear. Plan to arrive early enough to unload gear and begin the shuttle to the take out. | Location for this outing may be changed as water levels dictate. | https://wwals.net/2018/08/31/alapaha-quest-willacoochee-landing-ga-135-2018-09-15/ | https://www.facebook.com/Wwalswatershed/photos/pcb.2109968912587366/1723323057794417/?type=3 | 7-9 Hours | 11 miles one way | 40 minutes total | 11.25 | 6-8 | Statenville, GA / 02317500 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018-09-13 | SuwRK on Steve Nichols radio | All | 8:30 AM | Radio | Valdosta Today | All | Steve Nichols radio show, WVGA 105.9 FM, Black Crow Media, Valdosta, GA | Steve Nichols | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman talking about Troupville cleanup, water trails, paddle race, film festival, songwriting contest, outings, and more. | https://wwals.net/2018/09/10/suwannee-riverkeeper-on-steve-nichols-radio-105-9fm-wvga-2018-09-13/ | https://wwals.net/2018/10/01/video-paddle-races-water-trails-and-sabal-trail-jury-trials-suwannee-riverkeeper-on-wgov-radio/ | https://wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2018/04/8ccdcb33f07041859e2fe19ddfebcd58-1.jpg | https://wwals.net/2018/04/24/video-suwannee-riverkeeper-on-steve-nichols-drive-time-radio-2018-04-24/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-09-12 | Jury Trial | All | 9:00:00 AM | Trial | U.S. District Court | All | Main Courtroom, Second Floor, U.S. District Court, 401 N Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31601 | $ - | $ - | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Federal eminent domain jury trials, Sabal Trail vs. three landowners | https://wwals.net/2018/09/05/four-sabal-trail-jury-trials-in-valdosta-ga-2018-09-10/ | https://wwals.net/?p=45833 | 8 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-09-11 | Banks Lake New Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 7:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | $ 10.00 | $ - | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Leisurely paddle at sunset approximately 4 miles around the lake, looking for alligators, bats & birds. | https://wwals.net/2018/09/10/banks-lake-new-moon-paddle-2018-09-11/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-09-11 | Jury Trial | All | 9:00:00 AM | Trial | U.S. District Court | All | Main Courtroom, Second Floor, U.S. District Court, 401 N Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31601 | $ - | $ - | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Federal eminent domain jury trials, Sabal Trail vs. three landowners | https://wwals.net/2018/09/05/four-sabal-trail-jury-trials-in-valdosta-ga-2018-09-10/ | https://wwals.net/?p=45829 | 8 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-09-10 | Jury Selection and Trial Start | All | 9:00:00 AM | Trial | U.S. District Court | All | Main Courtroom, Second Floor, U.S. District Court, 401 N Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31601 | $ - | $ - | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Federal eminent domain jury trials, Sabal Trail vs. three landowners | https://wwals.net/2018/09/05/four-sabal-trail-jury-trials-in-valdosta-ga-2018-09-10/ | 8 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-09-09 | Clean-Up at Sheboggy Ramp with an upstream paddle to follow | Alapaha River | 1:00:00 PM | Cleanup/Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Sheboggy Boat Ramp | Sheboggy Boat Ramp | 31.386279 | -83.191609 | $ - | $ - | $ - | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | The traditional annual WWALS Sheboggy Georgia Adopt-A-Stream cleanup at Sheboggy, plus an upstream paddle. | https://wwals.net/2018/07/11/cleanup-at-sheboggy-plus-upstream-paddle-alapaha-river-2018-09-09/ | https://wwals.net/2018/09/23/wwals-cleanup-at-sheboggy-boat-ramp-us-82-alapaha-river-2018-09-09/ | 4 hours | TBD | Alapaha, GA / 02316000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-08-21 | WWALS Testing Committee | All | 5:00:00 PM | Committee | WWALS | All | Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | $ - | $ - | Bobby McKenzie | John S. Quarterman | Organizational meeting, WWALS Water Quality Testing Committee | https://wwals.net/blog/2018/08/15/organizational-meeting-wwals-water-quality-testing-committee-2018-08-21/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-08-19 | WWALS Trails Committee | All | 2:30:00 PM | Committee | WWALS | All | Library, 2906 Julia Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 | $ - | $ - | Dan Phillips and Scotti Jay | John S. Quarterman | Organizational meeting, WWALS Trails Committee | https://wwals.net/2018/08/17/brochures-trails-committee-meeting-2018-08-19/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-08-11 | Alapaha Quest – Rowe Town Church Cemetery to Willacoochee Landing @ Ga 135 | Alapaha River | 8:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Rowe Town Church Cemetery | Willacoochee Landing @ Ga 135 | 31.33863 | -83.14955 | $ 10.00 | $ - | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Experience the wilderness via the Alapaha River as we continue the Alapaha Quest. | In case of high or low water is: we’ll just move it to some area of the river that will work, even if it’s a hike on the dry riverbed. | https://wwals.net/2018/08/04/alapaha-quest-rowetown-to-willacoochee-alapaha-river-2018-08-11/ | 7 - 8 Hours | 16 Miles one way | 40 Minutes | 13.2 Miles | 7 Hours | Alapaha, GA / 02316000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2018-07-27 | Friday Night Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 8:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | Banks Lake Boat Ramp | 31.03492 | -83.09619 | $ 10.00 | $ - | Shirley Kokidko | Shirley Kokidko | Paddle scenic Banks Lake on a Friday night as the setting sun enhances its beauty and the full moon sheds a bit of light on its night time mysteries. | None | https://wwals.net/2018/05/01/friday-night-banks-lake-full-moon-paddle-2018-07-27/ | https://wwals.net/2018/07/28/banks-lake-sunset-paddle-2018-07-27/ | 2-4 hours | None | None | Free reign | 2-4 hours | None | Water a foot or two up bottom of boat ramp after lake was drained. | Venus gleamed through the fires of sunset as the full moon and Mars hid behind clouds. | Seaweed-like weed festooned paddles and boats at boat ramp. | Got to see: ospreys and nest, eastern kingbirds, egrets, ibises, bats, gators and hear pig frogs, cricket frogs, and mourning doves. --Bret Wagenhorst | https://wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2018/07/2a509d77530b29902f8ce167b1b97ade.jpg | https://wwals.net/2018/07/28/banks-lake-sunset-paddle-2018-07-27/ | |||||||||||||
2018-07-08 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:30 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | Wooden Nickel, Inner Perimeter, Valdosta, GA | John S. Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Election of officers, annual financial report, approval of budget, some new committee members and committee chairs, and other business. | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-07-08 | WWALS Annual Member Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | Member Meeting | WWALS | All | Wooden Nickel, Inner Perimeter, Valdosta, GA | John S. Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Annual report, election of new board members, and drawing for kayak raffle. | https://wwals.net/2018/06/14/kayak-raffle-drawing-at-wwals-annual-member-meeting-2018-07-08/ | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-29 | SuwRK on Scott James Radio show | All | 7:00:00 AM | Radio | Scott James | All | Scott Suwannee Riverkeeper John S. Quarterman will talk about Paddle Georgia and what WWALS does and how people can help. | Scott James | John S. Quarterman | About jury trial about pipeline easement: Sabal Trail vs. W. Lynn Lasseter of Moultrie, GA | https://wwals.net/2018/06/29/landowner-wins-over-sabal-trail-in-jury-trial-jsq-on-scott-james-radio-2018-06-29/ | 25 minutes | Fracked methane pipeline | https://wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2018/06/11-11-11.jpg | https://wwals.net/2018/06/29/landowner-wins-over-sabal-trail-in-jury-trial-jsq-on-scott-james-radio-2018-06-29/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-26 | Sabal Trail Jury Trial | All | 9:00:00 AM | Trial | U.S. Middle District of Georgia | All | Federal Courthouse, Valdosta, GA | Jonathan P. Waters | John S. Quarterman | Jury trial about pipeline easement: Sabal Trail vs. W. Lynn Lasseter of Moultrie, GA | https://wwals.net/2018/06/21/sabal-trail-jury-trial-in-valdosta-ga-2018-06-25/ | https://wwals.net/2018/06/26/sabal-trail-loses-jury-trial-in-valdosta-ga-2018-06-26/ | 2 days | Fracked methane pipeline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-25 | Sabal Trail Jury Trial | All | 9:00:00 AM | Trial | U.S. Middle District of Georgia | All | Federal Courthouse, Valdosta, GA | Jonathan P. Waters | John S. Quarterman | Jury trial about pipeline easement: Sabal Trail vs. W. Lynn Lasseter of Moultrie, GA | https://wwals.net/2018/06/21/sabal-trail-jury-trial-in-valdosta-ga-2018-06-25/ | https://wwals.net/2018/06/26/sabal-trail-jury-selection-2018-06-25/ | 2 days | Fracked methane pipeline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-23 | Songwriting Contest | All | 1:00:00 PM | Festival | WWALS | All | The Salty Snapper, 1405 Gornto Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602 | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | ? | Will Eason | Eileen Box | First Annual Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | None | https://wwals.net/?p=43081 | https://wwals.net/2018/07/02/winners-of-the-suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-2018/ | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-23 | Langdale Park to Sugar Creek Paddle and Tour | Withlacoochee River | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Langdale Park | Sugar Creek | $ 10.00 | $ - | $ - | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Leisurely 2 mile paddle from the recently reopened Langdale Park on the largest river through the lastest city in the Suwannee River Basin to the newly approved Sugar Creek Landing | None | https://wwals.net/2018/06/19/langdale-park-to-sugar-creek-withlacoochee-river-2018-06-23/ | 2 Hours | 4.5 Miles one way | 30 Minutes | 2 Miles | 1.25 hours | US 41 Valdosta - 02317755 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-18 | WWALS E.D. on Steve Nichols radio show | All | 8:30:00 AM | Radio | Steve Nichols | All | Steve Nichols radio show, WVGA 105.9 FM, Black Crow Media, Valdosta, GA | Steve Nichols | John S. Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman talking about Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | https://wwals.net/2018/06/18/suwannee-riverkeeper-on-steve-nichols-radio-105-9fm-wvga-2018-06-19/ | https://wwals.net/2018/06/20/videos-gretchen-quarterman-about-songwriting-contest-on-steve-nichols-radio-105-9fm-wvga-2018-06-18/ | 8 minutes | https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OO3sF1HD-84/hqdefault.jpg | https://wwals.net/2018/06/20/videos-gretchen-quarterman-about-songwriting-contest-on-steve-nichols-radio-105-9fm-wvga-2018-06-18/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-10 | Waterkeeper Conference | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Buffalo, NY | Bart Mihailovich | Bart Mihailovich | Annual required conference | http://www.cvent.com/events/2018-waterkeeper-alliance-conference/event-summary-8a7b7fe3fdb5458a88c76776003b0575.aspx | 4 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-09 | Waterkeeper Conference | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Buffalo, NY | Bart Mihailovich | Bart Mihailovich | Annual required conference | http://www.cvent.com/events/2018-waterkeeper-alliance-conference/event-summary-8a7b7fe3fdb5458a88c76776003b0575.aspx | 4 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-08 | Waterkeeper Conference | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Buffalo, NY | Bart Mihailovich | Bart Mihailovich | Annual required conference | http://www.cvent.com/events/2018-waterkeeper-alliance-conference/event-summary-8a7b7fe3fdb5458a88c76776003b0575.aspx | 4 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-07 | Waterkeeper Conference | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Buffalo, NY | Bart Mihailovich | Bart Mihailovich | Annual required conference | http://www.cvent.com/events/2018-waterkeeper-alliance-conference/event-summary-8a7b7fe3fdb5458a88c76776003b0575.aspx | 4 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-06 | Waterkeeper Conference | All | 5:00:00 PM | Conference | WKA | All | Buffalo, NY | Bart Mihailovich | Bart Mihailovich | Annual required conference | http://www.cvent.com/events/2018-waterkeeper-alliance-conference/event-summary-8a7b7fe3fdb5458a88c76776003b0575.aspx | 4 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-06-02 | Overnight Camping - Suwannee Springs to Suwannee River State Park | Suwannee | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Suwannee Springs | Suwannee River State Park | 30.39417 | -82.93383 | $ 20.00 | $ - | $ 10.00 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Beautiful 2 day paddle trip with overnight camping at Holton Creek | TBA | https://wwals.net/2018/03/29/overnight-camping-suwannee-springs-to-suwannee-river-state-park-2018-06-02/ | 2 Days | 15 Miles one way | 1 hour | 22 Miles | 11 hours over 2 days | Suwannee Springs - 02315550 | |||||||||||||||||||
2018-05-31 | Wild & Scenic Film Festival | All | 7:00:00 PM | Festival | WWALS | All | Mathis Auditorium, Valdosta, GA | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Film Festival | https://www.wwals.net/2018/04/05/wild-scenic-film-festival-2018-05-31/ | 3 hours | NA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-05-29 | WWALS E.D. on Steve Nichols radio show | All | 8:30:00 AM | Radio | Steve Nichols | All | Steve Nichols radio show, WVGA 105.9 FM, Black Crow Media, Valdosta, GA | Steve Nichols | Gretchen Quarterman | WWALS E.D. on the radio about Wild & Scenic Film Festival | https://www.wwals.net/2018/05/28/wwals-wild-scenic-film-festival-on-steve-nichols-drive-time-radio-105-9fm-wvga-2018-05-29/ | https://wwals.net/2018/05/30/video-gretchen-quarterman-on-steve-nichols-radio-105-9fm-wvga-2018-05-29/ | 12 minutes | https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pVnnlts8Y_Y/hqdefault.jpg | https://wwals.net/2018/05/30/video-gretchen-quarterman-on-steve-nichols-radio-105-9fm-wvga-2018-05-29/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-05-27 | Florida Folk Festival Sunday | Suwannee River | 6:30:00 PM | Festival | Florida State Parks | SRWT | Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Sanders Dr, White Springs, FL 32096 | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | A three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. | https://wwals.net/2018/05/24/wwals-at-florida-folklife-festival-2018-05-25-27/ | 5 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-05-26 | Florida Folk Festival Saturday | Suwannee River | 6:00:00 PM | Festival | Florida State Parks | SRWT | Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Sanders Dr, White Springs, FL 32096 | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | A three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. | https://wwals.net/2018/05/24/wwals-at-florida-folklife-festival-2018-05-25-27/ | 6 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-05-25 | Florida Folk Festival Friday | Suwannee River | 6:30:00 PM | Festival | Florida State Parks | SRWT | Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Sanders Dr, White Springs, FL 32096 | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | A three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. | https://wwals.net/2018/05/24/wwals-at-florida-folklife-festival-2018-05-25-27/ | 5 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-05-23 | Southern Company Stockholder Meeting | All | 9:00:00 AM | Conference | Southern Company | All | Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA | Tom Fanning | John S. Quarterman | Annual stockholder meeting for parent company of Georgia Power, of Southern Company Gas and thus of Pivotal LNG, of half of Southern Natural Gas (SONAT), and formerly of Gulf Power in Florida panhandle. | http://www.l-a-k-e.org/blog/2018/05/southern-company-stockholder-meeting-2018-05-23.html | 3 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-05-12 | White Springs to Woods Ferry | Suwannee | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | White Springs Wayside Park | Woods Ferry Tract Launch | 30.32576 | -82.73872 | $ 10.00 | $ - | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Leisurely scenic paddle on the dark oak-stained waters of the historic Suwannee River past the White Sulfur Springs Bath House, Stephen Foster Cultural Center, and under Interstate 75, on to Woods Ferry Launch. | Shorten paddle to Swift Creek if need or move to Ray's Mill Pond | https://wwals.net/2018/03/08/white-springs-to-woods-ferry-suwannee-river-2018-05-12/ | 8 hours | 12 | 40 Minutes | 13 Miles | 7 hours | White Springs | ||||||||||||||||||||
2018-05-09 | GWC Partner Meeting | All | 9:00:00 AM | Conference | GWC | All | Wesleyan College, Macon, GA | GWC | John S. Quarterman | GWC Partner Meeting | https://www.gawater.org/spring-partner-meeting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-05-05 | Road Trip to Cedar Key | Suwannee River | 9:00:00 AM | Visit | WWALS | SRWT | Cedar Key, FL | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Talk to people about WWALS. | https://wwals.net/2018/05/02/road-trip-to-cedar-key-saturday-2018-05-05/ | 1 day | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-28 | BIG Little River Paddle Race | Little | 8:00:00 AM | fundraiser/paddle race | WWALS and FORB | WLRWT | Red Roberts Landing | Reed Bingham SP (West) | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 5.00 | Bret Wagenhorst | Bret Wagenhorst | Annual Fundraiser | The April 2018 monthly outing | https://wwals.net/2018/03/06/6th-annual-big-little-river-paddle-race-with-silent-auction-2018-04-28/ | https://wwals.net/2018/07/05/all-winners-of-big-little-river-paddle-race-2018-04-28/ | 4 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-26 | WWALS E.D. on Scott James radio show | All | 8:30 AM | Radio | Scott James | All | Scott James radio show, 92.1 FM, Valdosta, GA | Scott James | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman talking about BIG Little River Paddle Race and Wild & Scenic Film Festival | https://wwals.net/2018/04/25/wwals-paddle-race-film-festival-and-songwriting-contest-on-scott-james-radio-830am-2018-04-26/ | https://wwals.net/2018/04/27/gretchen-quarterman-on-scott-james-92-1-fm-radio-2018-04-16/ | 10 minutes | https://wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2018/04/d5bba990b3c758afed3dfbf3bfc7daf0.jpg | https://wwals.net/2018/04/27/gretchen-quarterman-on-scott-james-92-1-fm-radio-2018-04-16/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-24 | SuwRK on Steve Nichols radio | All | 8:30 AM | Radio | Valdosta Today | WLRWT | Steve Nichols radio show, WVGA 105.9 FM, Black Crow Media, Valdosta, GA | Steve Nichols | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman talking about Troupville cleanup, water trails, paddle race, film festival, songwriting contest, outings, and more. | https://wwals.net/2018/04/22/suwannee-riverkeeper-on-steve-nichols-drive-time-radio-105-9fm-wvga-2018-04-22/ | https://wwals.net/2018/04/24/video-suwannee-riverkeeper-on-steve-nichols-drive-time-radio-2018-04-24/ | 23 minutes | https://wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2018/04/8ccdcb33f07041859e2fe19ddfebcd58-1.jpg | https://wwals.net/2018/04/24/video-suwannee-riverkeeper-on-steve-nichols-drive-time-radio-2018-04-24/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-21 | Troupville Landing Cleanup | Little River | 8:30 AM - Noon | Cleanup | WWALS | WLRWT | Troupville Boat Ramp | NA | 30.85131 | -83.34743 | $ - | $ - | $ - | Bobby McKenzie | Bobby McKenzie | Waterkeeper Alliance Cleanup Week / Keep Lowndes Valdosta Beautiful Clean Up of the Troupville Landing and adjacent riverfront | https://www.wwals.net/2018/04/06/troupville-cleanup-little-river-2018-04-21/ | https://wwals.net/2018/04/21/pictures-troupville-cleanup-2018-04-21/ | 3.5 hours | None | none | none | none | Not required | |||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-21 | A Day in the Woods | Alapaha River | 1:00 PM | Festival | Gaskins Forest Education Center | ARWT | Gaskins Forest Education Center | Heather Brasell | Heather Brasell | Annual forestry event | https://wwals.net/2018/03/17/wwals-at-a-day-in-the-woods-2018-04-21/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-21 | Wanee | Suwannee | 8:00 AM | Festival | Wanee | SRWT | Wanee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | https://www.jambase.com/festival/wanee-music-festival-2018 | 2 hours? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-20 | Earth Day at Lower Suwannee Refuge | Suwannee | 9:00 AM | Festival | Friends of the Lower Suwannee Refuges | SRWT | Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge, 16450 NW 31st Pl, Chiefland, FL 32626-4874 | Capt. Bob Lewis | John S. Quarterman | https://wwals.net/2018/03/29/suwannee-riverkeeper-about-water-quality-monitoring-on-earth-day-at-friends-of-the-lower-suwannee-refuges/ | https://wwals.net/2018/03/29/suwannee-riverkeeper-about-water-quality-monitoring-on-earth-day-at-friends-of-the-lower-suwannee-refuges/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-20 | Wanee | Suwannee | 8:00 AM | Festival | Wanee | SRWT | Wanee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | https://www.jambase.com/festival/wanee-music-festival-2018 | 2 hours? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-19 | Wanee | Suwannee | 2:30 PM | Festival | Wanee | SRWT | Wanee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | https://www.jambase.com/festival/wanee-music-festival-2018 | 2 hours? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-18 | Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour | Suwannee River | 5PM? | Festival | Wanee | SRWT | Wanee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Music Festival | 2 hours? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-15 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | Live Oak | Eileen Box | John S. Quarterman | https://wwals.net/2018/04/04/wwals-quarterly-board-meeting-2018-04-15/ | 2 hours | https://wwals.net/2018/04/04/wwals-quarterly-board-meeting-2018-04-15/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-14 | Little River Fest | Little River | All day | Festival | Reed Bingham State Park | WLRWT | Reed Bingham State Park | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Spring Festival | https://wwals.net/2018/03/02/little-river-fest-2018-04-14/ | 6 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-08 | Paddle Georgia Spring on the Satilla Sunday | Satilla River | All day | Outing | Georgia River Network | Satilla River Water Trail | Satilla Lodge | Satilla Lodge | Georgia River Network | Satilla Riverkeeper | For two nights you’ll tent camp atop Long Bluff at rustic Satilla Lodge overlooking the river and over the course of two days of paddling you’ll experience nearly 21 miles of this blackwater gem where moss-draped cypress and tupelo crowd the banks and where it seems oxbow lakes and sloughs radiate from every bend. Educational programs, catered meals, campfires and camaraderie round out a weekend of leisurely paddling and first-rate camping. | https://garivers.org/paddle_georgia/springonthesatilla.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-07 | Paddle Georgia Spring on the Satilla Saturday | Satilla River | All day | Outing | Georgia River Network | Satilla River Water Trail | Satilla Lodge | Satilla Lodge | Georgia River Network | Satilla Riverkeeper | For two nights you’ll tent camp atop Long Bluff at rustic Satilla Lodge overlooking the river and over the course of two days of paddling you’ll experience nearly 21 miles of this blackwater gem where moss-draped cypress and tupelo crowd the banks and where it seems oxbow lakes and sloughs radiate from every bend. Educational programs, catered meals, campfires and camaraderie round out a weekend of leisurely paddling and first-rate camping. | https://garivers.org/paddle_georgia/springonthesatilla.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-04-06 | Paddle Georgia Spring on the Satilla Dropoff | Satilla River | All day | Outing | Georgia River Network | Satilla River Water Trail | Satilla Lodge | Satilla Lodge | Georgia River Network | Satilla Riverkeeper | For two nights you’ll tent camp atop Long Bluff at rustic Satilla Lodge overlooking the river and over the course of two days of paddling you’ll experience nearly 21 miles of this blackwater gem where moss-draped cypress and tupelo crowd the banks and where it seems oxbow lakes and sloughs radiate from every bend. Educational programs, catered meals, campfires and camaraderie round out a weekend of leisurely paddling and first-rate camping. | https://garivers.org/paddle_georgia/springonthesatilla.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-25 | Suwannee Spring Reunion | Suwannee | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | https://wwals.net/2018/03/05/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2018-03-22-25/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-25 | Confluence | All | 7:00:00 AM | Conference | Georgia Adopt-A-Stream | All | Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA 30519 | Georgia Adopt-A-Stream | Tom Potter | Annual conference of Georgia Adopt-A-Stream | https://adoptastream.georgia.gov/adopt-streams-volunteer-conference | 2 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-25 | Cedar Key Arts Festival Sunday | Suwannee | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | Cedar Key Arts Center | SRWT | Cedar Key | Dave Hetzel | Anna White Hodges | WWALS booth at 54th Annual Old Florida Celebration of the Arts, staffed by Dave and Louise Hetzel, thanks to Anna White Hodges. | http://www.cedarkeyartsfestival.com/about.html | 6 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-24 | Cedar Key Arts Festival Saturday | Suwannee | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | Cedar Key Arts Center | SRWT | Cedar Key | Dave Hetzel | Anna White Hodges | WWALS booth at 54th Annual Old Florida Celebration of the Arts, staffed by Dave and Louise Hetzel, thanks to Anna White Hodges. | http://www.cedarkeyartsfestival.com/about.html | 7 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-24 | Suwannee Spring Reunion | Suwannee | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | https://wwals.net/2018/03/05/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2018-03-22-25/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-24 | Confluence | All | 5:00:00 PM | Conference | Georgia Adopt-A-Stream | All | Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA 30519 | Georgia Adopt-A-Stream | Tom Potter | Annual conference of Georgia Adopt-A-Stream | https://adoptastream.georgia.gov/adopt-streams-volunteer-conference | 2 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-23 | Suwannee Spring Reunion | Suwannee | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | https://wwals.net/2018/03/05/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2018-03-22-25/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-22 | Suwannee Spring Reunion | Suwannee | 3:00:00 PM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | https://wwals.net/2018/03/05/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2018-03-22-25/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-11 | Azalea Festival | One Mile Branch | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park, Valdosta, GA | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Spring festival | https://wwals.net/2018/02/04/wwals-booth-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2018-03-10-11/ | 8 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-10 | Azalea Festival | One Mile Branch | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park, Valdosta, GA | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Spring festival | https://wwals.net/2018/02/04/wwals-booth-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2018-03-10-11/ | 9 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-04 | Alapaha Quest Paddle on the Alapaha River from Sheboggy Ramp to Rowetown Church Cemetery Access | Alapaha River | 9:30:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Sheboggy Landing | Rowe Town Church Cemetery | 31.386279 | -83.191609 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Expert paddle. This trip is not recommended for beginners | https://wwals.net/2018/02/21/sheboggy-to-rowetown-church-cemetery-alapaha-quest-2018-03-04/ | 4 hours | 8 miles | 0:30:00 | 6.5 miles | 3:30:00 | Alapaha, GA / 02316000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-03 | Staten Road to Langdale Park | Withlacoochee River | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Staten Road Landing | Langdale Park Boat Ramp | 30.9328 | -83.28227 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | 5 mile paddle approx. 2.5 hrs | https://wwals.net/2018/01/01/staten-road-to-langdale-park-withlacoochee-river-2018-03-03/ | 5 hours | 6.1 miles One way | 45 minutes | 5.1 miles | 4.5 hours | Valdosta, 02317755 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-03-01 | Capitol Conservation Day | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | Georgia Water Coalition | All | ull Fellowship Hall, Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 | Georgia Water Coalition | GWC | Capitol Conservation Day is an annual opportunity for all Georgians to gather at the Capitol to tell our state representatives and senators that we value water for our families, economy, health, and future generations. | https://www.gawater.org/capitol-conservation-day-details | 4 hours | 250 miles each way | Four hours each way | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-02-25 | Songwriting Contest Committee | All | 1:00:00 PM | Committee | WWALS | All | Cedar Key, FL | Eileen Box | Eileen Box | Organizing committee for the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-02-24 | Manatee Springs to Fowlers Bluff | Suwannee | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Manatee Springs State Park | Fowlers Bluff | 29.4894572 | -82.9769455 | Scotti Jay | Scotti Jay | Paddle with the Manatee as we visit the lower Suwannee. Also to include water testing demo and possibly an oyster roast. | https://www.wwals.net/blog/2018/01/02/manatee-springs-to-fowlers-bluff-suwannee-river-2018-02-24/ | 6 Hours | 13 Miles One way | 1 hour | 8.3 Miles | 4 Hours | Fowlers Bluff, 02323590, fwbf1, http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=jax&gage=fwbf1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-02-18 | Songwriting Contest Committee | All | 1:00:00 PM | Committee | WWALS | All | Crossroads Market & Grill, Inc., 5463 State Rd 6 West, Jasper, FL 32052 | Eileen Box | Eileen Box | Organizing committee for the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | https://www.wwals.net/blog/2018/02/17/committee-meeting-suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-2018-02-19/ | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-02-11 | Hagan Bridge Landing to Franklinville Road Landing | Withlacoochee River | 10:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Hagan Bridge Landing | Franklinville Road Landing | 31.013966 | -83.299306 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Leisurely Sunday 5.7 mile paddle on the Withlacoochee from Hagan Bridge Landing to Franklinville Road Landing | Ray's Mill Pond | https://wwals.net/2017/11/22/hagan-bridge-landing-to-franklinville-road-landing-withlacoochee-river-hagan-bridge-landing-2018-02-11/ | https://www.wwals.net/blog/2018/02/17/hagan-bridge-franklinville-withlacoochee-river-2018-02-11/ | 4 Hours | 6.5 Miles One Way | 30 Minutes | 5.7 Miles | 2.5 Hours | 19 | 19 | 126.9′ NAVD88 | Skipper Bridge | https://www.wwals.net/pictures/2018-02-11--hagan-bridge-franklinville/20180211_130959.jpg | https://www.wwals.net/2018/02/17/hagan-bridge-franklinville-withlacoochee-river-2018-02-11/ | ||||||||||||||||
2018-02-10 | 5 Holes Cleanup and Site Exploration | Suwannee River | 3:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | CR 141 Ramp, | Same | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Cleanup and scouting expedition to a chain of springs and sinks next to the Suwannee River. No boat required; we're going by land. | None. This is a scouting expedition. | https://wwals.net/2018/02/03/five-holes-cleanup-and-site-exploration-suwannee-river-2018-02-10/ | 2 hours | None, but if you're going to the preceding Songwriting Committee meeting, that's only about 15 minutes away. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-02-10 | Songwriting Contest Committee | All | 1:00:00 PM | Committee | WWALS | All | Crossroads Market & Grill, Inc., 5463 State Rd 6 West, Jasper, FL 32052 | Eileen Box | Eileen Box | Organizing committee for the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest | https://wwals.net/2018/02/01/suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest-2018-02-10/ | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-01-31 | Reclaiming Florida's Future | All | 10:00:00 AM | Lobbying | ReThink Energy Florida | All | Florida State Capitol | Rethink Energy Florida | John S. Quarterman | Dozens of people in Tallahassee lobbying to ban fracking, support renewable energy, and buy more state lands | https://wwals.net/blog/2018/02/02/reclaiming-floridas-future-tallahassee-2018-01-31/ | 4 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-01-27 | Hike to Dead River Sink | Alapaha River | 12:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | meet at Jennings Bluff Launch | Dennis Price | Phil Hubbard | Approximately 3 mile hike | Lime Run Spring Trail at Suwannee River State park | https://wwals.net/2018/01/19/hike-to-dead-river-sink-alapaha-quest-2017-01-27/ | https://wwals.net/2018/11/21/pictures-hike-to-the-dead-river-sink-2018-01-27/ | 2-3 Hours | https://www.wwals.net/pictures/2018-01-27--hike-dead-river-sink/20180127_131130.jpg | https://www.wwals.net/pictures/2018-01-27--hike-dead-river-sink/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-01-20 | Southwings ARWT overflight fallback | Alapaha River | 9:00:00 AM | Flight | WWALS | ARWT | VLD | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Photograph the ARWT; delayed waiting for pilot; will be rescheduled | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-01-14 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | Wooden Nickel, Inner Perimeter, Valdosta, GA | John S. Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Board Meeting | https://wwals.net/2018/01/03/wwals-quarterly-board-meeting-2018-01-14/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018-01-13 | Southwings ARWT overflight | Alapaha River | 9:00:00 AM | Flight | WWALS | ARWT | VLD | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Photograph the ARWT; delayed waiting for pilot; will be rescheduled | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-12-10 | Okefenokee Outing | Suwannee River | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo, GA | 30.8282 | -82.361 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Paddle upstream to Minnie's Lake and back. | Paddle destination may be modified if needed due to water levels. | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/02/okefenokee-suwannee-river-outing-2017-12-10/ | https://wwals.net/2017/12/11/one-alligator-some-turtles-many-birds-cold-and-clear-okefenokee-outing/ | 3-5 Hours | NA | NA | 3-5 hours | Fargo | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-11-11 | Alapaha Station Celebration | Alapaha River | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | Alapaha Station Celebration | ARWT | Alapaha Station, 245 NE Railroad St, Alapaha, Georgia | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/11/09/wwals-at-alapaha-station-celebration-2017-11-11/ | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/posts/1706035119408683 | 8 hours | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-11-11 | Bonus Paddle to Spook Bridge | Withlacoochee | 1:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | US 84 Landing | US 84 Landing | 30.793608 | -83.451435 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Short paddle down to Spook Bridge and Wade Springs and whatever else we can find and what water level will allow. Then up stream to the Sable Trail crossing which may resort to a hike. | No Backup | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/11/07/bonus-paddle-to-spook-bridge-on-withlacoochee-river-2017-11-11/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/11/13/hike-spook-bridge-2017-11-11/ | 1-2 Hours | NA | NA | 1-2 miles | 1.-2 Hours | Withlacoochee US-84 Quitman, 02318500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2017-11-11 | One Mile Branch Cleanup | One Mile Branch | 10:00:00 AM | Clean up/Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | VSU CORE | Dan Phillips and Scotti Jay | River Cleanup | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/04/one-mile-branch-cleanup-valdosta-ga-2017-11-11/ | https://wwals.net/2017/11/12/one-mile-branch-cleanup-2017-11-11/ | 2 - 3 Hours | NA | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-11-07 | Lake City Middle School Class | Suwannee | 2:45:00 PM | School | Jade McGhghy | All | Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, 646 SE Pennsylvania St, Lake City, FL 32055 | Jade McGhghy | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman talks to a middle school class about WWALS and their class projects. | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-29 | Suwannee Hulaween | Suwannee River | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/04/wwals-at-suwannee-hulaween-2017-10-27-29/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-28 | Suwannee Hulaween | Suwannee River | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/04/wwals-at-suwannee-hulaween-2017-10-27-29/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/10/28/hulaween-friday/ | https://wwals.net/blog/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2017/10/3980a6493d5219d91014224e336a4f80.jpg | https://www.wwals.net/2017/10/28/hulaween-friday/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-27 | Suwannee Hulaween | Suwannee River | 12:00:00 PM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/04/wwals-at-suwannee-hulaween-2017-10-27-29/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-26 | Suwannee Hulaween Thursday | Suwannee River | 12:00:00 PM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/04/wwals-at-suwannee-hulaween-2017-10-27-29/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-25 | Suwannee Hulaween Setup | Suwannee River | 12:00:00 PM | Festival Setup | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/04/wwals-at-suwannee-hulaween-2017-10-27-29/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/10/26/hulaween-setup-2017-10-25/ | https://wwals.net/blog/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2017/10/aae5e41826f07feea0419f34612ab2f9.jpg | https://www.wwals.net/2017/10/26/hulaween-setup-2017-10-25/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-22 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 2:00:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | Wooden Nickel, Inner Perimeter, Valdosta, GA | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Board Meeting | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/20/agenda-wwals-quarterly-board-meeting-2017-10-22/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-21 | Brooks County Skillet Festival | Withlacoochee River | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | Brooks County Skillet Festival | WLRWT | Brooks County Courthouse | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/18/wwals-at-brooks-county-skillet-festival-2017-10-21/ | https://wwals.net/2018/01/12/skillet-festival-quitman-brooks-county-ga-2017-10-21/ | https://wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2018/01/ea4fd920a1cc55623fb5171d295bdac8.jpg | https://wwals.net/2018/01/12/skillet-festival-quitman-brooks-county-ga-2017-10-21/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-17 | WKA Gulf SA Retreat | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, Alabama | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-16 | WKA Gulf SA Retreat | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, Alabama | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-15 | WKA Gulf SA Retreat | All | 5:00:00 PM | Conference | WKA | All | Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, Alabama | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-15 | Suwannee River Roots Revival | Suwannee River | 11:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/28/wwals-suwannee-roots-revival-2017-10-12-15/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-14 | Nankin to Madison Highway | Withlacoochee | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Nankin boat ramp | Madison Hwy Boat Ramp | 30.67519 | -83.39414 | Dan Phillips and Scotti Jay | Tom Potter | 9.1 mile paddle | Grasy Pond | https://www.wwals.net/2017/07/29/nankin-landing-to-madison-highway-withlacoochee-river-2017-10-14/ | https://wwals.net/2017/12/25/cleanup-and-outing-nankin-mcintyre-and-arnold-springs-mozell-spells-withlacoochee-river-2017-10-14/ | 6.5 hrs | 9.3 Miles One way | 12 minutes One way | 9.1 mile | 6.5hrs | U,S. 84 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-14 | Suwannee River Roots Revival | Suwannee River | 11:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/28/wwals-suwannee-roots-revival-2017-10-12-15/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-13 | Suwannee River Roots Revival | Suwannee River | 11:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/28/wwals-suwannee-roots-revival-2017-10-12-15/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-12 | Suwannee River Roots Revival | Suwannee River | 11:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/28/wwals-suwannee-roots-revival-2017-10-12-15/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-07 | Hahira Honeybee Saturday | Little/Withlacoochee | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | Hahira Honeybee | WLRWT | Hahira | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/27/wwals-hahira-honeybee-festival-2017-10-06-7/ | https://wwals.net/2018/01/13/hahira-honeybee-saturday-2017-10-07/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-06 | Hahira Honeybee Friday | Little/Withlacoochee | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | Hahira Honeybee | WLRWT | Hahira | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/27/wwals-hahira-honeybee-festival-2017-10-06-7/ | https://wwals.net/2018/01/13/hahira-honeybee-saturday-2017-10-07/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-10-01 | Rivers Alive / Waterkeeper Alliance Cleanup | Alapaha | 2:00:00 PM | Clean up/Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Pafford Landing, Lakeland | Pafford Landing | 31.04301 | -83.04256 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Rivers Alive / Waterkeeper Alliance Cleanup on the enchanting Alapaha River at Pafford Landing, Lakeland Ga with optional upstream and back paddle to follow | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/25/rescheduled-rivers-alive-cleanup-and-paddle-outing-alapaha-river-2017-10-01/ | 2-4 hours | N/A | N/A | 3-6 miles | 2-3 Hours | Alapaha 02316000; Statenville 02317500 | Canceled due to impending Hurricane Irma | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-09-30 | Berrien Harvest Days | Alapaha | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | Nashville Main Street | ARWT | Courthouse square, Nashville GA | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/24/wwals-at-berrien-county-harvest-festival-2017-09-30/ | https://wwals.net/2018/09/29/froggy-toss-at-berrien-county-harvest-festival-2017-09-30/ | 7 hours | 1 hours setup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-09-23 | Solar Rocks for Equinox | Suwannee | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | Suwannee St. Johns Sierra Club | Suwannee | Fort White FL | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/21/agenda-solar-rocks-for-the-equinox-suwannee-riverkeeper-will-be-speaking/ | 8 hours | 2 hours setup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-09-21 | SGRC Regional Plan Update Workshop | All | 9:30:00 AM | Conference | SGRC | All | SGRC, 327 W Savannah Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601 | SGRC | SGRC | Regional plan update workshop | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/12/rescheduled-valdosta-workshop-2018-5-year-update-sgrc-regional-plan-2017-09-21/ | 3 hours | n.a. | n.a. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-09-16 | South Georgia Pride Festival | Withlacoochee | 12:00:00 PM | Festival | South Georgia Pride | WLRWT | Saunders Park Valdosta | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/14/wwals-at-south-georgia-pride-saturday-2017-09-16/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/27/pictures-wwals-south-georgia-pride-2017-09-16/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-09-10 | Rivers Alive / Waterkeeper Alliance Cleanup | Alapaha | 2:00:00 PM | Clean up/Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Pafford Landing, Lakeland | Pafford Landing | 31.04301 | -83.04256 | Bret Wagenhorst | Bret Wagenhorst | Rivers Alive / Waterkeeper Alliance Cleanup on the enchanting Alapaha River at Pafford Landing, Lakeland Ga with optional upstream and back paddle to follow | https://www.wwals.net/2017/07/26/rivers-alive-cleanup-and-paddle-outing-alapaha-river-2017-09-10/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/08/canceled-paffords-landing-cleanup-due-to-hurricane-irma-2019-09-08/ | 2-4 hours | N/A | N/A | 3-6 miles | 2-3 Hours | Alapaha 02316000; Statenville 02317500 | Canceled due to impending Hurricane Irma | |||||||||||||||||||||
2017-09-07 | Not so Fast, Sabal Trail! | All | 6:30:00 PM | Conference | WWALS | All | Live Oak Woman's Club | Eileen Box | John S. Quarterman | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/08/31/not-so-fast-sabal-trail-suwannee-and-flint-riverkeepers-in-live-oak-2017-09-07/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/02/videos-not-so-fast-sabal-trail-suwannee-and-flint-riverkeepers-in-live-oak-2017-09-07/ | 2 hours | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-09-01 | Southwings Phosphate mine site overflight | New, Santa Fe | 9:00:00 AM | Overflight | WWALS | ? | Lake City, FL Airport | same | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | See state of proposed HPS II phosphate mine site in Union and Bradford Counties, Florida | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/17/wwals-over-phosphate-mine-site-union-and-bradford-counties-fl-2019-09-01/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/09/17/wwals-over-phosphate-mine-site-union-and-bradford-counties-fl-2019-09-01/ | 4 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-08-31 | Learning in Retirement | Withlacoochee | 10:00:00 AM | Conference | VSU | WLRWT | VSU Continuing Education, 903 N Patterson St, Valdosta, Georgia 31698 | Learning in Retirement | Gretchen Quarterman | Learning in Retirement Class | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/08/27/wwals-at-vsu-learning-in-retirement-2017-08-31/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-08-24 | VSU Happening | Withlacoochee | 1:00:00 PM | Festival | VSU | WLRWT | VSU Campus Valdosta | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/08/23/wwals-at-vsu-happening-information-festival-2017-08-24/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/08/25/wwals-at-the-happening-at-vsu-2017-08-24/ | https://wwals.net/blog/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2017/08/cd7f257658b41c5999a511897a21b6e6.jpg | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/08/25/wwals-at-the-happening-at-vsu-2017-08-24/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-08-24 | SGRC Regional Plan Update Kickoff | All | 11:00:00 AM | Conference | SGRC | All | City of Pearson Sports Complex and Civic Center, 786 Austin Ave East, Pearson, GA | SGRC | SGRC | Regional plan update | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/08/23/2018-5-year-update-of-sgrc-regional-plan-kick-off-2017-08-24/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-08-13 | Gibson Park Ramp to Road 141 Ramp | Suwannee | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Gibson Park Ramp | Road 141 Ramp | 30.43766 | -83.09349 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | A pleasant just over 5 mile Sunday paddle on the Suwannee River as we take a short upstream paddle to the Alapaha River Rise. Then enjoy the river's current downstream past the Alapaha River confluence (if there is flow) to County Road 141 Ramp. | TBA | https://www.wwals.net/2017/06/28/gibson-park-to-cr-141-suwannee-river-2017-08-13/ | 4-5 Hours | 13 miles (one way) | 18 minutes (one way) | 5.5 miles | 3-4 hours | White Springs 02315500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-07-10 | Waterkeeper Conference | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Park City, Utah | WKA | WKA | Annual Waterkeeper Alliance Conference | http://waterkeeper.org/2017-annual-conference/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/06/09/same-day-ferc-lets-sabal-trail-turn-on-gas-waterkeeper-alliance-passes-resolution-to-oppose-ferc-2017-06-09/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-07-09 | Waterkeeper Conference | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Park City, Utah | WKA | WKA | Annual Waterkeeper Alliance Conference | http://waterkeeper.org/2017-annual-conference/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/06/09/same-day-ferc-lets-sabal-trail-turn-on-gas-waterkeeper-alliance-passes-resolution-to-oppose-ferc-2017-06-09/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-07-09 | Waterkeeper Conference | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Park City, Utah | WKA | WKA | Annual Waterkeeper Alliance Conference | http://waterkeeper.org/2017-annual-conference/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/06/09/same-day-ferc-lets-sabal-trail-turn-on-gas-waterkeeper-alliance-passes-resolution-to-oppose-ferc-2017-06-09/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-07-08 | Waterkeeper Conference | All | 8:00:00 AM | Conference | WKA | All | Park City, Utah | WKA | WKA | Annual Waterkeeper Alliance Conference | http://waterkeeper.org/2017-annual-conference/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/06/09/same-day-ferc-lets-sabal-trail-turn-on-gas-waterkeeper-alliance-passes-resolution-to-oppose-ferc-2017-06-09/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-07-08 | Banks Lake Full Moon Paddle | Banks Lake | 8:00:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | Banks Lake Ramp at Ga-122 | Banks Lake Ramp at Ga-122 | 31.03492 | -83.09619 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Paddle the scenic Banks Lake as the setting sun enhances it beauty as the full moon sheds a bit of light on its night time mysteries. | None | https://www.wwals.net/2017/06/13/banks-lake-full-moon-paddle-2017-07-08/ | 2-4 hours | None | None | j | 2-4 hours | 19 | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-07-07 | Waterkeeper Conference | All | 6:00:00 PM | Conference | WKA | All | Park City, Utah | WKA | WKA | Annual Waterkeeper Alliance Conference | http://waterkeeper.org/2017-annual-conference/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/06/09/same-day-ferc-lets-sabal-trail-turn-on-gas-waterkeeper-alliance-passes-resolution-to-oppose-ferc-2017-06-09/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-06-24 | Sullivan Launch to Madison Blue Springs | Withlacoochee River | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Sullivan Launch | Madison Blue Springs | 30.59573 | -83.25991 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Paddle to one of the most beautiful springs on the Withlacoochee | https://www.wwals.net/2017/04/07/sullivan-launch-to-madison-blue-springs-withlacoochee-river-2017-06-24/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/06/26/a-fine-day-on-the-withlacoochee-river-from-sullivan-landing-to-madison-blue-spring-2017-06-24/ | 6.5 Hours | 16 Miles 9one way) | 20 Minutes (one way) 50 Minutes total | 10.2 Miles | 5.5 Hours | 19 | 43 ' Madison | Pinetta 02319000 Madison 02319300 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2017-06-17 | WiLFest | Suwannee River | 6:00:00 PM | Conference | WiLFest | SRWT | Civic Media Center, 433 S Main St, Gainesville, Florida 32601 | Matt Barker | Matt Barker | https://www.wwals.net/2017/06/17/wilfest-gainesville-fl-2017-06-17/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-06-10 | Ft Macomb to Ivey Memorial Park | Suwannee | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Ft Macomb Ramp | Ivey Memorial Park Ramp | 30.04633 | -83.03667 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | WWALS First Outing on the Lower Suwannee | https://www.wwals.net/2017/04/04/ft-macomb-to-ivey-memorial-park-suwannee-river-2017-06-10/ | 6 Hours | 7.6 Miles (one way) | 12 Minutes (one way) 30 Minutes total | 10 Miles | 5 Hours | Branford 02320500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-05-29 | SuwRK at Sparkleberry Florida Native Plant Society | Suwannee | 6:30:00 PM | Conference | Sparkleberry Florida Native Plant Society | All | Hatch Park, Branford, FL | Sparkleberry Florida Native Plants Society | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman and John S. Quarterman talked about WWALS. | https://wwals.net/2017/04/24/suwannee-riverkeeper-at-sparkleberry-florida-native-plant-society-in-branford-2017-05-09/ | https://wwals.net/2017/06/01/videos-suwannee-riverkeeper-at-sparkleberry-florida-native-plant-society-in-branford-2017-05-09/ | https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4veKAr2ImlE/mqdefault.jpg | https://wwals.net/2017/06/01/videos-suwannee-riverkeeper-at-sparkleberry-florida-native-plant-society-in-branford-2017-05-09/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-05-24 | Southern Company Stockholder Meeting | All | 10:00:00 AM | Conference | Southern Company | All | The Lodge, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA | NA | Tom Fanning | Southern Company | http://www.l-a-k-e.org/blog/2017/03/southern-company-shareholder-meeting-renewables-more-than-doubled-in-one-year-2017-05-24.html | https://www.wwals.net/2017/06/30/video-will-you-lead-to-sun-and-wind-power-john-s-quarterman-to-tom-fanning-ceo-at-southern-company-stockholder-meeting-2017-05-24/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-05-20 | Suwannee River Wayside Park (White Springs) to Blue Sink Launch | Suwannee | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Suwannee River Wayside Park Ramp | Swift Creek Launch | 30.32662 | -82.7402 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Beautiful 8.4 Mile downstream paddle on the historic Suwannee River | Hike Big Shoals | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/20/white-springs-to-blue-sink-suwannee-river-2017-05-20/ | https://wwals.net/2017/05/23/pictures-woods-ferry-tract-to-suwannee-springs-2017-05-20 | 5 Hours | 7 Miles ( one way ) | 16 Minutes ( one way ) 40 Minutes Total | 8.4 miles | 4 Hours | White Springs 02315500 | Empty is 49 NAVD; flood 76 NAVD. | ||||||||||||||||||||
2017-05-09 | Sparkleberry FNPS | Suwannee | 6:30:00 PM | Conference | Sparkleberry Florida Native Plant Society | All | Hatch Park, 403 SE Craven St., Branford, FL 32008 | Helen Whitley | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen will speak about WWALS and jsq about recent advocacy | https://www.wwals.net/2017/04/24/suwannee-riverkeeper-at-sparkleberry-florida-native-plant-society-in-branford-2017-05-09/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/06/01/videos-suwannee-riverkeeper-at-sparkleberry-florida-native-plant-society-in-branford-2017-05-09/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-05-04 | GA-EPD Hearing about Coal Plant Mitchell | All | 7:00:00 PM | Hearing | Flint Riverkeeper | All | Albany Technical College, Kirkland Conference Center, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701 | NA | Flint Riverkeeper | Flint Riverkeeper | https://www.wwals.net/2017/04/28/coal-plant-public-hearing-in-albany-ga-2017-05-04/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/05/07/videos-coal-plant-public-hearing-in-albany-ga-2017-05-04/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-29 | BIG Little River Paddle Race | Little | 8:00:00 AM | fundraiser/paddle race | WWALS and FORB | WLRWT | Red Roberts Landing | Reed Bingham SP (West) | Bret Wagenhorst | Bret Wagenhorst | Annual Fundraiser | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/30/5th-annual-big-little-river-paddle-race-with-grilling-and-silent-auction-2017-04-29/ | https://www.wwals.net/blog/2017/06/04/winners-big-little-river-paddle-race-2017-04-29/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-28 | River Celebration Awards Ceremony | All | 7:00 PM | Conference | Georgia River Network | All | Little Ocmulgee State Park, Helena, GA | NA | GRN | GRN | WWALS was awarded the River Group of the Year | http://garivers.org/2012-04-17-22-59-07/weekend-for-rivers.html | https://www.wwals.net/2017/05/10/wwals-is-grn-watershed-group-of-the-year-2017/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-28 | Partner Meeting, Georgia Water Coalition | All | 9:00 AM | Conference | Georgia Water Coalition | All | Little Ocmulgee State Park, Helena, GA | NA | GWC | GWC | http://garivers.org/2012-04-17-22-59-07/weekend-for-rivers.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-27 | SuwRK on Scott James Radio show | Little | 8:00 AM | Radio | Scott James | WLRWT | Scott James radio show, 92.1 FM, Valdosta, GA | Scott James | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman talks about BIG Little River Paddle Race | https://wwals.net/2017/04/24/big-little-river-paddle-race-on-scott-james-radio-8am-2017-04-27/ | https://wwals.net/2017/04/27/paddle-or-race-scott-james-talk-92-1-fm-radio-2017-04-27/ | 7 minutes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-26 | SuwRK on Charlie Walker radio show | Little | 9:00 AM | Radio | Charlie Walker | WLRWT | Charlie Walker radio show, KIX 99.5 FM, Black Crow Media, Valdosta, GA | Charlie Walker | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman talks about BIG Little River Paddle Race | https://wwals.net/2017/04/26/charlie-walker-dried-off-in-time-on-kix-99-5-fm-for-the-big-little-river-paddle-race-2017-04-26/ | 6 minutes | http://wwals.com/blog/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2017/04/a3bff0c4cd61f04da0cb9e7235da076c.jpg | https://wwals.net/2017/04/26/charlie-walker-dried-off-in-time-on-kix-99-5-fm-for-the-big-little-river-paddle-race-2017-04-26/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-26 | SuwRK on Steve Nichols radio show | LIttle | 8:15 AM | Radio | Steve Nichols | WLRWT | Steve Nichols radio show, WVGA 105.9 FM, Black Crow Media, Valdosta, GA | Steve Nichols | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman talks about BIG Little River Paddle Race | https://wwals.net/2017/04/25/steve-nichols-wvga-105-9-fm-big-little-river-paddle-race-815-am-2017-04-26/ | https://wwals.net/2017/04/26/video-blpr-and-neighbor-steve-nichols-wvga-105-9-fm-2017-04-26/ | https://wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2017/04/b385de4d68a40d101fb00a3931c2fed0.jpg | https://wwals.net/2017/04/26/video-blpr-and-neighbor-steve-nichols-wvga-105-9-fm-2017-04-26/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-22 | A Day in the Woods | Alapaha | 1:00 PM | Festival | Gaskins Forest Education Center | ARWT | Gaskins Forest Education Center | Heather Brasell | Heather Brasell | Annual woods and river educational event | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/16/a-day-in-the-woods-berrien-county-ga-2017-02-22/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-22 | Wanee Music Festival | Suwannee | 8:00 AM | Festival | Wanee | SRWT | Wanee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Music Festival | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/28/videos-wwals-at-wanee-2017-04-20-22/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/04/wanee-wednesday-2017-04-19/ | 12 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-21 | Wanee Music Festival | Suwannee | 8:00 AM | Festival | Wanee | SRWT | Wanee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Music Festival | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/28/videos-wwals-at-wanee-2017-04-20-22/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/04/wanee-wednesday-2017-04-19/ | 12 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-20 | Wanee Music Fesitival | Suwannee | 8:00 AM | Festival | Wanee | SRWT | Wanee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Music Festival | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/28/videos-wwals-at-wanee-2017-04-20-22/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/04/wanee-wednesday-2017-04-19/ | 12 hours | https://i0.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2017/04/86a134eb28e96bf6025e5de7bcafe858.jpg?resize=600%2C749 | https://www.wwals.net/2017/04/20/morgan-murray-collier-county-waterkeeper-harrison-langley-wwals-science-committee-chair-tom-potter-suwannee-riverkeeper-john-s-quarterman/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-19 | Wanee Music Fesitival | Suwannee | 2:30 PM | Festival | Wanee | SRWT | Wanee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Music Festival | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/28/videos-wwals-at-wanee-2017-04-20-22/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/04/wanee-wednesday-2017-04-19/ | 4 hours | https://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img/2017/04/20170419_140643.jpg?zoom=2&resize=1024%2C1024 | https://www.wwals.net/2017/04/19/wwals-at-wanee/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-18 | Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour | Suwannee | 5PM? | Festival | Wanee | SRWT | Wanee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Music Festival | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/28/videos-wwals-at-wanee-2017-04-20-22/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/10/04/wanee-wednesday-2017-04-19/ | 2 hours? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-07 | Kiwanis of Valdosta | All | 6:00:00 PM | Conference | Kiwanis | All | Mama Junes Restaurant | Kiwanis | Gretchen Quarterman | About WWALS at a service club | https://wwals.net/2017/04/24/gretchen-quarterman-about-wwals-at-kiwanis-2017-04-07/ | https://www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2017/04/2c5422a403c55093772b5d3aa4a97cca.jpg | https://wwals.net/2017/04/24/gretchen-quarterman-about-wwals-at-kiwanis-2017-04-07/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-04-02 | Cousins on the Alapaha | Alapaha | 12:30:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Hotchkiss Road | US 84 | John S. Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | A brief paddle for some visitors from Oregon | None | https://www.wwals.net/2017/08/09/alapaha-river-hotchkiss-road-to-us-84-2017-04-02/ | 1.5 hours | 1.8 miles | 10 minutes each way | 1.14 miles | 1 hour | 2 boats, 4 paddlers | 2.9/79 | Statenville | very nice | all native | none | almost none | good | OK | Nice brief paddle | https://www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2017/08/44cec97b78d73eb7718404dd301c5050.jpg | https://www.wwals.net/2017/08/09/alapaha-river-hotchkiss-road-to-us-84-2017-04-02/ | |||||||||||||
2017-03-26 | Suwannee Spring Reunion | Suwannee | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/16/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2017-03-23-25/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/26/last-day-at-suwannee-spring-reunion/ | https://i0.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img/2017/03/20170326_105823.jpg?zoom=2&resize=1024%2C1024 | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/26/last-day-at-suwannee-spring-reunion/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-03-25 | Little River Fest | Little | All day | Festival | Reed Bingham State Park | WLRWT | Reed Bingham State Park | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | https://wwals.net/2018/03/02/pictures-little-river-fest-2017-03-25/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-03-25 | Suwannee Spring Reunion | Suwannee | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/16/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2017-03-23-25/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/26/wwals-at-suwannee-river-reunion-2017-03-25/ | https://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2017/03/bc09eb36382b058d8f574473413779bf.jpg?zoom=2.0999999046325684&resize=578%2C433 | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/26/wwals-at-suwannee-river-reunion-2017-03-25/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-03-24 | Suwannee Spring Reunion | Suwannee | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/16/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2017-03-23-25/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/23/suwannee-river-2/ | https://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img/2017/03/20170323_193922.jpg?zoom=2&resize=1024%2C1024 | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/23/suwannee-river-2/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-03-23 | Suwannee Spring Reunion | Suwannee | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | SoSMP | SRWT | SoSMP | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/16/wwals-at-suwannee-spring-reunion-at-the-music-park-2017-03-23-25/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/23/at-suwannee-spring-reunion/ | https://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img/2017/03/20170323_153549.jpg?zoom=2&resize=1024%2C1024 | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/23/at-suwannee-spring-reunion/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-03-18 | Fargo Ramp to Roline Launch | Suwannee River | 7:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Fargo Ramp | Roline Boat Ramp | 30.68297 | -82.56105 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | Long downstream paddle of the historic Suwannee River | Billy’s Lake in the Okefenokee Swamp near Fargo, GA; same day and time | https://www.wwals.net/2016/12/26/fargo-to-roline-suwannee-river-2017-03-18/ | https://wwals.net/2018/03/05/pictures-fargo-to-roline-suwannee-river-2017-03-18/ | 10 Hours | 15 Miles one way | 1 Hour | 19 miles | 9 hours (possibly shorter depending on river flow) | US441 @ Fargo | |||||||||||||||||||||
2017-03-12 | Azalea Festival | One Mile Branch | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park, Valdosta, GA | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Spring festival | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/06/wwals-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2017-03-11-12/ | https://wwals.net/2018/02/04/pictures-azalea-festival-2017-03-11-12/ | 7 hours | Festival closed due to rain on Sunday. | http://i2.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/03/KIMG3859.jpg?zoom=2&resize=551%2C551 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-03-11 | Azalea Festival | One Mile Branch | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park, Valdosta, GA | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Spring festival | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/06/wwals-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2017-03-11-12/ | https://wwals.net/2018/02/04/pictures-azalea-festival-2017-03-11-12/ | 8 hours | Great time + 1.5 new memberships and a long signup list. | http://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/03/KIMG3841.jpg?zoom=2&resize=551%2C551 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-02-20 | Cooperative Coalition for Change | All | 6:45:00 PM | Conference | Cooperative Coalition for Change | All | Orlando, FL | Alaina Marshall | Alaina Marshall | https://wwals.net/2017/02/19/cooperative-coalition-for-change-in-winter-park-florida/ | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-02-11 | Berrien Beach to Lanier Park Ramp | Alapaha River | 7:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Berrien Beach Launch at GA 168 | Lanier Park Ramp | 31.15907 | -83.04555 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | 16.5 mile downstream paddle in hopefully fast water | Banks Lake, west of Lakeland on GA 122, same time | https://www.wwals.net/2016/12/22/ga-168-berrien-beach-to-ga-122-lakeland-alapaha-river-outing-2017-02-11/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/02/13/berrien-beach-landing-ga-168-to-lakeland-ga-122-wwals-outing-2017-02-11/ | 9 Hours | 10 miles one way | 30 Minutes | 16.5 Miles | 8 hours (possibly shorter depending on river flow) | Alapaha, Ga. Statenville, Ga. | |||||||||||||||||||||
2017-01-28 | Walk for Water, Speak for Springs | All | 10:30:00 AM | Conference | OSFR | All | 11012 Williams St, Dunnellon, FL 34432-8319 | NA | OSFR | OSFR | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/25/walk-for-water-speak-for-the-springs-2017-01-28/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/02/14/videos-walk-for-water-speak-for-springs-dunnellon-fl-2017-01-28/ | 3 house | Sabal Trail fracked methane pipeline | https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1h2UEtQwelw/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&w=120&h=90&jpg444=true&jpgq=90&sp=68&sigh=iOwSv1dCkR2bBI5v7MJzriWzQOY | https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GurJxiaNII4/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&w=120&h=90&jpg444=true&jpgq=90&sp=68&sigh=x9Gtoq9kJTWo1r5tBrdkqbbXQlE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-01-23 | Hold Regulatory Agencies Accountable for Sabal Trail and FSC fracked gas pipelines | All | 12:00:00 PM | Conference | ReThink Energy Florida | All | Steps of old statehouse, Tallahassee, FL | Shannon Larsen | Shannon Larsen | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/20/tallahassee-hold-regulatory-agencies-accountable-for-sabal-trail-and-fsc-fracked-gas-pipelines-2017-01-23/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/02/05/videos-tallahassee-hold-regulatory-agencies-accountable-for-sabal-trail-and-fsc-fracked-gas-pipelines-2017-01-23/ | 3 hours | none | none | none | none | Sabal Trail fracked methane pipeline | https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GurJxiaNII4/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&w=120&h=90&jpg444=true&jpgq=90&sp=68&sigh=x9Gtoq9kJTWo1r5tBrdkqbbXQlE | https://www.wwals.net/2017/02/05/videos-tallahassee-hold-regulatory-agencies-accountable-for-sabal-trail-and-fsc-fracked-gas-pipelines-2017-01-23/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-01-14 | Suwannee Campsites to State Park | Suwannee River | 10:30:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | CR 141 Ramp | SRSP Ramp | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | The other outing the same day: Cook County Landing to Folsom Bridge | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/06/suwannee-campsites-to-state-park-2016-01-14/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/15/pictures-and-video-suwannee-river-outing-and-protest-2017-01-14/ | 4 hours | 6 miles one way | 20 minutes one way | 2.7 miles | 3 hours (depending on how long at pipeline crossing) | Suwannee River at Ellaville http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=tae&gage=ellf1 | https://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2017/01/722058b5a47ee480efefe9b9d185192a.jpg?w=300 | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/15/pictures-and-video-suwannee-river-outing-and-protest-2017-01-14/ | https://lynne-buchanan.squarespace.com/blog/2017/1/15/the-suwannee-river-paddle-organized-by-the-suwannee-riverkeeper-in-conjunction-with-the-mass-civil-disobedience-event-at-suwannee-river-state-park-on-january-14-2017 | https://www.facebook.com/lynne.berggren.9/posts/10212053592477180?pnref=story | ||||||||||||||||||||
2017-01-14 | Cook County Landing to Folsom Bridge | Little River | 10:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Cook County Landing (GA 76) | Folsom Bridge (GA 122) | Dan Coleman | Dan Coleman | Reed Bingham State Park, same time | https://www.wwals.net/2016/11/14/cook-county-landing-ga-76-to-folsom-bridge-ga-122-little-river-2016-01-14/ | https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16113896_1393774130634785_7613453523102828800_n.jpg?oh=d3b7a6558d51fd26ae5c9f546755258a&oe=591492CD | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/media_set?set=a.1393717657307099.1073741940.100000066335681&type=3 | https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1769770310010100&id=100009314438241 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-01-12 | Rivers against Sabal Trail in Live Oak | Suwannee River | 7:00:00 PM | Conference | WWALS | SRWT | Live Oak Women's Club | Eileen Box | John S. Quarterman | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/04/rivers-against-sabal-trail-in-live-oak-suwannee-riverkeeper/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/13/videos-rivers-against-sabal-trail-in-live-oak-suwannee-riverkeeper/ | 2 hours | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | 125 attendees | n.a. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-01-12 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | Suwannee River | 6:00:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | all | Live Oak Woman's Club | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/12/agenda-wwals-quarterly-board-meeting-live-oak-fl-2017-01-12/ | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-01-09 | Hahira Historical Society | Little River | 7:00:00 PM | Conference | Hahira Historical | WLRWT | Hahira Historical Society | Hahira Historical Society | Gretchen Quarterman | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/08/suwannee-riverkeeper-at-hahira-historical-society-2017-01-09/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/20/videos-suwannee-riverkeeper-at-hahira-historical-society-2017-01-09/ | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017-01-03 | Chris Mericle on radio in Maine | All | unknown | Radio | Sherri Mitchell and Rivera Sun | all | Love (and Revolution) Radio, Maine | Rivera Sun | Chris Mericle | Stop Sabal Trail Pipeline and Save the Floridian Aquifer on Maine radio | https://wwals.net/2017/01/09/stop-sabal-trail-pipeline-and-save-the-floridian-aquifer-on-maine-radio/ | 1 hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-12-10 | Okefenokee Outing | Suwannee River | 10:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo, GA | Bret Wagenhorst | Phil Hubbard | Paddle upstream to Billy’s Island and back. | https://www.wwals.net/2016/10/19/okefenokee-outing-fargo-ga-2016-12-10/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/02/05/wwals-okefenokee-billys-island-outing-2016-12-10/ | some hydrylla | https://i0.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2017/02/e6af0abeb509b72b2af95c8b4b69d5ad.jpg?w=300 | https://www.wwals.net/2017/02/05/wwals-okefenokee-billys-island-outing-2016-12-10/ | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/media_set?set=a.1359962257349306.1073741939.100000066335681&type=3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-11-19 | Pioneer Day | Suwannee River | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | WWALS/Satilla Riverkeeper | SRWT | Folkston, GA | Satilla Riverkeeper | Gretchen Quarterman | Heritage Festival | https://www.wwals.net/2016/11/18/wwals-with-satilla-riverkeeper-at-okefenokee-pioneer-day-festival-2016-11-19/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/11/22/pictures-pioneer-day-okefenokee-nwr-2016-11-19/ | 7 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-11-12 | Alapaha Station Celebration | Alapaha River | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | WWALS | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | https://www.wwals.net/2016/11/07/wwals-at-alapaha-station-celebration-2016-11-12/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/11/09/pictures-wwals-at-alapaha-station-celebration-2016-11-12/ | 8 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-11-06 | Hike to Dead River Sink | Alapaha | 10:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | meet at Jennings Bluff Launch | Dennis Price | Chris Mericle | Approximately 3 mile hike | Lime Run Spring Trail at Suwannee River State park | https://www.wwals.net/2016/08/31/hike-to-dead-river-sink-from-alapaha-river-2016-11-06/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2016/11/12/pictures-alapaha-and-dead-river-sinks-2016-11-06/ | 2-3 hrs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-10-29 | Trunk or Treat | Little | 1:00:00 PM | Festival | WWALS/Reed Bingham | WLRWT | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | https://www.wwals.net/2016/10/28/wwals-at-reed-bingham-fall-festival-2016-10-29/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/10/30/wwals-and-children-at-trunk-or-treat-at-reed-bingham-state-park-2016-10-29/ | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016/10/16 | Roots Revival Sunday | Suwannee | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | WWALS/SRMP | Suwannee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Music Festival | https://www.wwals.net/2016/10/12/wwals-at-suwannee-river-roots-revival-this-week/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/10/16/wwals-at-suwannee-river-roots-revival-2016-10-15/ | 3 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016/10/15 | Roots Revival Saturday | Suwannee | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | WWALS/SRMP | Suwannee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Music Festival | https://www.wwals.net/2016/10/12/wwals-at-suwannee-river-roots-revival-this-week/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/10/16/wwals-at-suwannee-river-roots-revival-2016-10-15/ | 3 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016/10/14 | Roots Revival Friday | Suwannee | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | WWALS/SRMP | Suwannee | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Music Festival | https://www.wwals.net/2016/10/12/wwals-at-suwannee-river-roots-revival-this-week/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/10/16/wwals-at-suwannee-river-roots-revival-2016-10-15/ | 3 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-10-09 | Madison Highway to Sullivan Launch | Withlacoochee River | 10:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Madison Highway | Sullivan Launch | Chris Mericle | Chris Mericle | 5.3 mile paddle | https://www.wwals.net/2016/08/08/state-line-to-sullivan-launch-withlacoochee-river-2016-10-09/ | 3 hours | 6 miles | 30 minutes | 5.3 miles | 6.45 | Pinetta | https://www.facebook.com/juliebowland/posts/10157511704705640 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-09-17 | South Georgia Pride Festival | Withlacoochee | 12:00:00 PM | Festival | WWALS | WLRWT | Saunders Park | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Festival Booth | https://www.wwals.net/2016/09/15/wwals-at-south-georgia-pride-saturday-2016-09-17/ | 6 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-09-17 | Protect Withlacoochee River from Sabal Trail | Withlacoochee River, Suwannee River | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | US 84 | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Stand on bridge or paddle a thousand feet upstream. | https://www.wwals.net/2016/09/14/protect-withlacoochee-river-from-sabal-trail-us-84-2016-09-17/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/09/17/at-the-withlacoochee-river-brooks-lowndes-co-ga-line-just-downstream-of-sabal-trails-proposed-crossing/ | 1 hour | 0 miles | 1000 feet | 1 hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-09-13 | No DAPL, No Sabal Trail | Suwannee River | 5:30:00 PM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | CR 143 Boat Ramp | Phil Hubbard | John S. Quarterman | Walk or paddle | https://www.wwals.net/2016/09/10/protest-sabal-trail-at-suwannee-river-crossing-2016-09-13/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/09/14/nodapl-nosabaltrail-suwannee-river-state-park-2016-09-13/ | 2 hours | n.a. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-09-10 | Rivers-Alive Cleanup at Berrien Beach launch | Alapaha | 4:00:00 PM | outing | WWALS | ARWT | Berrien Beach Launch at GA 168 | Bret Wagenhorst | Bret Wagenhorst | Cleanup | https://www.wwals.net/2016/07/03/rivers-alive-cleanup-at-berrien-beach-launch-2016-09-10/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/09/12/successful-cleanup-at-berrien-beach-on-the-alapaha-river-2016-09-10/ | 1.5 hrs | http://www.l-a-k-e.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/81ff5e7941389865229311b6c0d2b9b4.jpg | https://www.wwals.net/2016/09/12/successful-cleanup-at-berrien-beach-on-the-alapaha-river-2016-09-10/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-09-03 | Redoux Suwannee River Roline to Cypress Creek | Suwannee | 10:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Roline Launch | Cypress Creek Launch | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | 7.5 mile paddle | https://www.wwals.net/2016/08/26/redoux-suwannee-river-roline-to-cypress-creek-2016-09-03/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/01/01/redoux-suwannee-river-roline-to-cypress-creek/ | 4 hours | 4 miles | 15 minutes | 7.5 miles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-09-02 | WWALS on Chris Beckham radio | All | 7:30:00 AM | Radio | Chris Beckham | All | Chris Beckham radio show, WVGA 105.9 FM, Black Crow Media, Valdosta, GA | Chris Beckham | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman talks about outings, water trails, and how you can oppose the Sabal Trail fracked methane pipeline | https://wwals.net/2016/08/30/wwals-outings-rivers-and-pipeline-on-chris-beckham-drive-time-radio-wvga-105-9-fm-800-am-2016-09-02/ | https://wwals.net/2016/09/02/chris-beckham-broadcasting-on-emergency-power/ | 15 minutes | Sabal Trail fracked methane pipeline | http://wwals.com/blog/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/09/KIMG6645.jpg | https://wwals.net/2016/09/02/chris-beckham-broadcasting-on-emergency-power/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-08-24 | The Happening | One Mile Branch | 12:00:00 PM | Festival | WWALS/SAVE | WLRWT | VSU front lawn | SAVE | Gretchen Quarterman | Welcome to VSU festival | https://www.wwals.net/2016/08/24/wwals-at-the-happening-at-vsu-tomorrow-august-25th-2016/ | 4 hours | na | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-08-13 | Roline to Cypress Creek | Suwannee | 8:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | SRWT | Roline Launch | Cypress Creek Launch | Chris Mericle | Chris Mericle | 7.5 mile paddle | https://www.wwals.net/2016/06/08/roline-to-cypress-creek-suwannee-river-2016-08-13/ | 4 hrs | 4 miles | 15 minutes | 7.5 miles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-07-17 | Free Trade and Pipelines or Clean Energy Revolution? | Webinar | 7:30:00 PM | Webinar | Trade Justice Alliance | All | N.A. | Harriet Heywood | Harriet Heywood | https://www.wwals.net/2016/07/11/webinar-tpp-pipelines-vs-clean-solar-and-wind-power-2016-07-17/ | 1 hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-07-10 | GA 76 to GA 122 | Little River | 9:20:00 AM | Scouting | WWALS | WLRWT | Cook County Landing @ GA 76 | Hagan Bridge Landing @ GA 122 | John S. Quarterman | Phil Hubbard | 6 mile paddle and boat dragging | https://www.wwals.net/2016/09/26/little-river-scouting-2016-07-10/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/09/26/little-river-scouting-2016-07-10/ | 5 hours | 6 miles | 30 minutes | 5.9 miles | 4.5 hours | 2 | 3.71 feet | GA 122 Little River Gage | 4.2 would be better for paddling | Walked 4 miles dragging boats | Lots of native species | One spot of Japanese climbing fern | Two white ibis, many fish (catfish, bass, bream) | Mostly good | Would be better with half a foot more water | http://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/09/acd4102edc938f953c913ec48c58fda3.jpg?zoom=2&w=300 | https://www.wwals.net/2016/09/26/little-river-scouting-2016-07-10/ | |||||||||||||
2016-07-09 | Nankin to Madison Highway | Withlacoochee | 8:00:00 AM | outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Nankin boat ramp | Madison Hwy Boat Ramp | Chris Mericle | Chris Mericle | 9.1 mile paddle | https://www.wwals.net/2016/05/06/nankin-to-madison-highway-withlacoochee-river-2016-07-09/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2017/02/28/pictures-mcintyre-and-arnold-springs-nankin-to-madison-hwy-withlacoochee-river-2016-07-09/ | 6.5 hrs | 30 minutes | 9.1 mile | 6.5hrs | 16/16 | 1.75 (85.25) | U,S. 84 | Lowest level to paddle over most shoals, had to drag boats over several shoals | Numerous shoals, 2 springs- McIntyre and Arnold | Pink swamp mallow, trumpet vine | Chamber bitter and Japanese climbing fern | White Ibis, Litte Blue Heron, Kingfisher, Pileated Woodpecker, Great Egret, Red Shouldered Hawk, Bowfin, Mullet, Alligator | Large area (several miles long) along the west bank cleared to the bank for planted pines. Several homes right on the rivers edge. | Very nice paddle. Springs and shoals made for an interesting trip. Had 6 newcomers on the outing. | ||||||||||||||||
2016-06-22 | Dead River Dye Test | Dead River Sink | 11:00:00 AM | Science | SRWMD | ARWT | Dead River | Same | SRWMD | SRWMD | Bright green dye to see where it comes back up | https://wwals.net/blog/2016/06/17/dye-test-in-dead-river-sink-on-alapaha-river/ | https://wwals.net/blog/2016/06/22/where-to-look-for-dye-from-alapaha-dye-test/ | Dye came bac up several days later in Suwannee Rise and Holton Creek Rise | https://wwals.net/blog/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/06/8e5340c9bb5d8a32541915be5b8f8e47.jpg | https://wwals.net/blog/2016/06/22/where-to-look-for-dye-from-alapaha-dye-test/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-06-04 | Florida Campsites to SRSP | Withlacoochee | 7:30:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WLRWT | Florida Campsites Ramp | SRSP | Chris Mericle | Chris Mericle | 13.3 mile paddle | https://www.wwals.net/2016/04/07/florida-campsites-ramp-to-srsp-withlacoochee-river-paddle-2016-06-04/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/06/04/a-great-day-on-the-withlacoochee/ | 8.5 hours | approx. 18 miles | 45 minutes | 13.3 miles | 6 hours | 19/22 | 41.6 | Madison Blue Spring | very nice level, able to float over shoals | Tupelo spotted just north of HWY 6 bridge | deer, little blue heron, bass, bream, mullet | Wonderful paddle. Water very clear. Good turnout | https://www.wwals.net/2016/06/04/a-great-day-on-the-withlacoochee/ | |||||||||||||||||
2016-05-21 | BIG Little River Paddle Race | Little | 7:00:00 AM | fundraiser/paddle race | WWALS and FORB | WLRWT | Red Roberts Landing | Reed Bingham SP (West) | Bret Wagenhorst | Bret Wagenhorst | https://www.wwals.net/2016/03/05/fourth-annual-big-little-river-paddle-race-2016-05-21/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/05/30/winners-of-the-big-little-river-paddle-race-2016-05-21/ | https://i0.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/05/be9cf261ab511ed41b138ef87afff908.jpg?w=300 | https://www.wwals.net/2016/05/30/winners-of-the-big-little-river-paddle-race-2016-05-21/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/158760381164643/permalink/238018329905514/ | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/media_set?set=a.1177377538941113.1073741912.100000066335681&type=3 | https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.quarterman/media_set?set=a.1177377538941113.1073741912.100000066335681&type=3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-05-16 | WWALS on Chris Beckham radio | Little | 8:00:00 AM | Radio | Chris Beckham | WLRWT | Chris Beckham radio show, WVGA 105.9 FM, Black Crow Media, Valdosta, GA | Chris Beckham | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman talks about the BIG Little River Paddle Race, water trails, and how you can oppose the Sabal Trail fracked methane pipeline. | https://wwals.net/2016/05/12/big-little-river-paddle-race-on-chris-beckham-drive-time-radio-wvga-105-9-fm-800-am-2016-05-16/ | https://wwals.net/2016/05/19/video-of-chris-beckham-radio-show-about-big-little-river-paddle-race-2016-05-21/ | 17 minutes | http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ePo4suhtO6o/mqdefault.jpg | https://wwals.net/2016/05/19/video-of-chris-beckham-radio-show-about-big-little-river-paddle-race-2016-05-21/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-05-07 | Naylor Boat Ramp Beach to Mayday | Alapaha | 9:00:00 AM | 9:45:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Naylor Boat Ramp | Mayday Landing | 30.92507 | -83.03867 | Phil Hubbard | Phil Hubbard | 12.7 mile paddle approx 7 hours | https://www.wwals.net/2016/01/11/hotchkiss-road-to-mayday-alapaha-river-2016-04-23/ | https://wwals.net/2019/01/23/pictures-us-84-to-mayday-alapaha-river-2016-05-07/ | 30 minutes | 12.7 mi | 3hrs 45 minutes | 85 | Statenville | Was in the banks and moving quick. Would not recommend paddling at levels much higher than this. | canopy over much of the river | Tupelo, birch, oaks, pine, wild azalea | wood ducks, great egrets, kingfisher, heard- barred owls, hooded warblers, and many other birds | Very nice paddle. Very beautiful stretch of river | https://www.wwals.net/pictures/2016-05-07--us84-to-mayday-alapaha-river/KVID4839.jpg | https://wwals.net/2019/01/23/pictures-us-84-to-mayday-alapaha-river-2016-05-07/ | |||||||||||||||
2016-04-23 | A Day in the Woods | Alapaha | 1:00:00 PM | Festival | Gaskins Forest Education Center | ARWT | Gaskins Forest Education Center | same | Heather Gaskins | Dave Hetzel | Annual woods and river festival | http://gnps.org/a-day-in-the-woods/ | 3 hours | Dave said it went well | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-04-23 | Hotchkiss Road to Mayday | Alapaha | 8:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | Hotchkiss Road | Mayday | Chris Mericle | Chris Mericle | 12.7 mile paddle approx 7 hours | https://www.wwals.net/2016/01/11/hotchkiss-road-to-mayday-alapaha-river-2016-04-23/ | https://wwals.net/2016/04/23/a-wonderful-paddle-on-the-alapaha/ | Hotchkiss road was washed out, put in at Naylor park property. Cut about .5 mile off of the trip | 30 minutes | 12.7 mi | 3hrs 45 minutes | 85 | Statenville | Was in the banks and moving quick. Would not recommend paddling at levels much higher than this. | canopy over much of the river | Tupelo, birch, oaks, pine, wild azalea | wood ducks, great egrets, kingfisher, heard- barred owls, hooded warblers, and many other birds | Very nice paddle. Very beautiful stretch of river | http://i2.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/04/IMG_0015.jpg?zoom=2&resize=625%2C625 | https://www.wwals.net/2016/04/23/a-wonderful-paddle-on-the-alapaha/ | |||||||||||||||||
2016-04-22 | Earth Day at VSU | All | 12:00:00 PM | Festival | SAVE | All | VSU front lawn | same | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Annual VSU student celebration | https://www.wwals.net/2016/04/22/earth-day-2016-at-vsu-on-the-alapaha-river-and-worldwide/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/04/22/wwals-at-earth-day-at-vsu/ | 3 hours | Nice schmoozing opportunity with students and a few faculty. Maybe led to a few members later. Wasn't well attended. Rained out at the end. | http://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/04/KIMG4514.jpg?zoom=2&resize=625%2C625 | https://www.wwals.net/2016/04/22/wwals-at-earth-day-at-vsu/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-04-21 | Surrounding Sabal Trail in Live Oak | Suwanee | 11:00:00 AM | Festival | SpectraBusters | All | RiverOak Technical College, 415 Pinewood Drive SW, Live Oak, FL 32064 - See more at: http://valdostatoday.com/2016/04/opinion-short-term-jobs-are-not-worth-long-term-sabal-trail-risk/#sthash.i0Fs5yWy.dpuf | same | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Sabal Trail contractor fair, surrounded by opposition | http://valdostatoday.com/2016/04/opinion-short-term-jobs-are-not-worth-long-term-sabal-trail-risk/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/04/20/sabal-trail-is-surrounded-in-live-oak/ | 3 hours | Several potential pipeline suppliers thanked us. Students chanted "no fracking!" Good networking with pipeline opponents. | http://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/04/KIMG4501.jpg?zoom=2&resize=625%2C625 | https://www.wwals.net/2016/04/20/sabal-trail-is-surrounded-in-live-oak/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-04-13 | WWALS Quarterly Board Meeting | All | 7:30:00 PM | Board Meeting | WWALS | All | Farmhouse Restaurant, 5123 Mill Store Rd, Lake Park, GA 31636-5103 | John S. Quarterman | Chris Mericle | https://www.wwals.net/2016/04/11/agenda-wwals-board-meeting-2016-04-13/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-04-03 | Langdale Park to Little River Boat Ramp | Withlacoochee River, Suwannee River | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WRWT | Langdale Park | Little River Boat Ramp | John S. Quarterman | Chris Mericle | 5 miles downstream to the Little River Confluence, and about 1 third of a mile upstream to the takeout. | https://www.wwals.net/2016/03/27/withlacoochee-river-langdale-park-to-little-river-boat-ramp-2016-04-03/ | Due to high water, went to backup Ray's Mill Pond | 4 hours | 10 miles each way | 45 minues | 5.3 miles | 3 hours | US 41 | Water level above flood stage, went to Ray's Mill Pond | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-03-26 | Little River Fest | Little River | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | Reed Bingham State Park | WLRWT | Reed Bingham State Park | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Spring festival | https://www.wwals.net/2016/03/05/wwals-at-little-river-fest-reed-bingham-state-park-2016-03-28/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/03/05/wwals-at-little-river-fest-reed-bingham-state-park-2016-03-28/ | 6 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-03-20 | Staten Road to Langdale Park | Withlacoochee | 9:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WRWT | Staten Road Landing | Langdale Park | John Quarterman | Chris Mericle | 5 mile paddle approx. 2.5 hrs | https://www.wwals.net/2016/01/08/staten-road-bridge-to-langdale-park-withlacoochee-river-through-valdosta-2016-03-20/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/03/24/pictures-staten-road-to-langdale-park-withlacoochee-river/ | 5 hours | 6.1 miles | 45 minutes | 5.1 mi | 4.5 hours | Rising from 5.25 to 5.5 feet at Skipper Bridge and from 8.0 to 8.1 at US 48 | Skipper Bridge Road, US 41 | Beginnings had a good time. A few fell in, but they didn't mind. | Overhanging oaks, sand bars, creeks, a big slough, two bridges, and a boat ramp. | Plenty of cypress, oaks, pines, a really nice holly tree, blooming native wild azalea, resurrection fern on the trees, and palmetto on the ground. | None seen. | A few fish jumped, a few turtles, many birds singing, and a few seen (ducks, woodpecker, buzzards). No gators; seldem do we see those this far up the Withlacoochee River. | Good | Mostly good | So much fun lots of boaters want to continue to the Little River Confluence two weeks later, and meanwhile Charlie Walker invited Gretchen on his KIX 99.5 radio show to tell everybody about it. | http://i0.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/03/4b2f59c8b977b1394cca6693a988a4d2.jpg?zoom=2&w=300 | https://www.wwals.net/2016/03/24/pictures-staten-road-to-langdale-park-withlacoochee-river/ | |||||||||||||
2016-03-13 | Azalea Festival | One Mile Branch | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park, Valdosta, GA | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Spring festival | https://www.wwals.net/2016/03/05/wwals-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2016-03-12-13/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/08/pictures-azalea-festival-pictures-2016-03-12-13/ | 7 hours | Festival closed due to rain on Sunday. | http://i2.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/03/KIMG3859.jpg?zoom=2&resize=551%2C551 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-03-12 | Azalea Festival | One Mile Branch | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | Azalea Festival | WLRWT | Drexel Park, Valdosta, GA | Gretchen Quarterman | Gretchen Quarterman | Spring festival | https://www.wwals.net/2016/03/05/wwals-at-azalea-festival-valdosta-ga-2016-03-12-13/ | https://www.wwals.net/2017/03/08/pictures-azalea-festival-pictures-2016-03-12-13/ | 8 hours | Great time + 1.5 new memberships and a long signup list. | http://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/03/KIMG3841.jpg?zoom=2&resize=551%2C551 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-03-05 | Rhythm & Ribs | New River | 10:00:00 AM | Festival | Rhythm & Ribs | WLRWT | Fullwood Park, Tifton, GA | Patrick Kunes | Dave Hetzel | Music festival | https://www.wwals.net/2016/03/05/wwals-at-rhythm-ribs-tifton-ga-2016-03-05/ | 7 hours | Table location was not good; not much traffic. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-02-27 | Withlacoochee and Little River Water Trail Workshop | Withlacoochee and Little | 1:30:00 PM | Workshop | WWALS | WRWT | UC Theater, University Center, Valdosta State University, 1215 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31698 | same as put in | Julie Bowland | Chris Mericle | Student logo contest winners, art show and silent auction, plus paddling, history, archaeology, and hydrology of the Little and Withlacoochee Rivers | https://www.wwals.net/2015/12/16/withlacoochee-little-river-water-trail-workshop-at-vsu-by-wwals-2015-12-27/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/02/28/winners-student-logo-contest-withlacoochee-and-little-river-water-trail-by-wwals/ | 3 hours | 0 minutes | 0 miles | 0 miles | 0 minutes | http://i2.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/02/550364ba19f156bae004615696087c69-1.jpg?zoom=1.5&w=300 | https://www.wwals.net/2016/02/28/winners-student-logo-contest-withlacoochee-and-little-river-water-trail-by-wwals/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-02-20 | GA 135 to Berrien Beach | Alapaha | 8:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | ARWT | GA 135 | Berrien Beach | Chris Mericle | Chris Mericle | 18.25 mile paddle/ could take 9-10 hrs | https://www.wwals.net/2015/11/07/long-alapaha-river-paddle-ga-135-to-berrien-beach-2016-02-20/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/02/21/pictures-long-alapaha-outing-ga-135-to-ga-168-2016-02-20/ | 15 miles | 50 minutes | 18.25 mi | 6 hrs | 217.3 | Alapaha | Moving quick, very close to the high safe level, intermediate skill level recommended | Oaks, pines, cypress, birch, tupelo | Deer, wood ducks, red shouldered hawk, sandhill cranes | OK | Good paddle. Weather was beautiful. Turn out was good as well, 9 boats and 10 paddlers. | http://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/02/2b527feaca99dca1a2baf206bcdb563e.jpg?zoom=1.5&w=300 | https://www.wwals.net/2016/02/21/pictures-long-alapaha-outing-ga-135-to-ga-168-2016-02-20/ | |||||||||||||||||
2016-02-18 | Hike to Suwannee River Sabal Trail crossing | Suwannee River | 8:15:00 AM | Hike | WWALS | SRWT | Judicial Annex Building, 218 Parshley St SW, Live Oak, FL 32064 | Same as put in | Chris Mericle | Debra Johnson | Hike to see sinkholes with Suwannee and Hamilton County Commissioners where Sabal Trail proposes to gouge under the Suwanee River, plus Falmouth Spring | https://www.wwals.net/2016/02/12/a-3-foot-pipeline-through-the-windows-to-our-aquifer-is-a-very-bad-idea-debra-johnson-on-firstcoastnews-2016-02-11/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/02/29/videos-hike-to-sabal-trail-route-across-suwannee-river-with-suwannee-and-hamilton-county-commissioners-2016-02-18/ | all morning | provided by Suwannee River Transit Authority | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-02-12 | Pipeline movie | Suwannee River | 6:30:00 PM | Movie | WWALS | SRWT | Live Oak Womans Club, 1308 11TH St SW, Live Oak, FL 32064 | same as put in | Lori McCraney | Debra Johnson | “At What Cost? Pipelines, Pollution and Eminent Domain in the Rural South” A documentary film by Mark Albertin | https://www.wwals.net/2016/02/03/at-what-cost-pipelines-pollution-and-eminent-domain-in-the-rural-south-movie-in-live-oak-fl/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/02/13/online-movie-at-what-cost-pipelines-pollution-and-eminent-domain-in-the-rural-south/ | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016-02-12 | Hutchinson Mill Creek | Withlacoochee | 11:00:00 AM | Scouting | WWALS | WRWT | GA 122 | GA 122 | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | Paddle upstream under the bridge to Hutchinson Mill Creek | https://www.wwals.net/2016/02/14/hutchinson-mill-creek-at-withlacoochee-river-ga-122/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/02/14/hutchinson-mill-creek-at-withlacoochee-river-ga-122/ | 30 minutes | 0 minutes | 0 minutes | 0.02 mi | 30 minutes | 10 feet ` | Skipper Bridge | Excellent | Could actually paddle a short distance up Hutchinson Mill Creek | Lots of oaks | None | None | Good | Good | http://i0.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/02/28d213a91a0985478c2e8867f37c392d-1.jpg?zoom=1.5&w=300 | https://www.wwals.net/2016/02/14/hutchinson-mill-creek-at-withlacoochee-river-ga-122/ | ||||||||||||||
2016-01-16 | GA 122 to Lawson's Mill pond Rd. | Little River | 10:00:00 AM | Outing | WWALS | WRWT | GA 122 | Lawson's Mill Pond Road | Chris Mericle | Chris Mericle | 4.25 Mile paddle on the Little River | https://www.wwals.net/2015/11/01/little-river-paddle-ga-122-to-lawson-millpond-road-2016-01-16/ | https://www.wwals.net/2016/01/17/pictures-a-lovely-short-little-river-paddle-on-a-warm-winter-day-2016-01-16/ | 2 hours | 4 miles | 30 minutes | 4.25 mi | about 2 hours | 10.75 | GA 122 Little River | Excellent | Floated right over deadfalls | Good, slightly muddy | Good | Gretchen said: “Oh, what a lovely short paddle on a warm winter day!” She’d rather be on the river than in an airplane. | http://i2.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2016/01/cfa304d7ad4597d1b1c141a1101f78c4.jpg?zoom=1.5&w=300 | https://www.wwals.net/2016/01/17/pictures-a-lovely-short-little-river-paddle-on-a-warm-winter-day-2016-01-16/ | ||||||||||||||||
2016-01-15 | WWALS on Chris Beckham radio | All | 8:30:00 AM | Radio | Chris Beckham | All | Chris Beckham radio show, WVGA 105.9 FM, Black Crow Media, Valdosta, GA | Chris Beckham | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman talks about outings and how you can oppose the Sabal Trail fracked methane pipeline. | https://wwals.net/2016/01/12/wwals-outings-on-chris-beckham-drive-time-radio-wvga-105-9-fm-730-am-2016-01-15/ | https://wwals.net/2016/01/15/video-wwals-outings-on-chris-beckham-drive-time-radio-wvga-105-9-fm-730-am-2016-01-15/ | 18 minutes | Sabal Trail fracked methane pipeline | https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CTIWPDaeFO4/mqdefault.jpg | https://wwals.net/2016/01/15/video-wwals-outings-on-chris-beckham-drive-time-radio-wvga-105-9-fm-730-am-2016-01-15/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015-12-12 | Grand Bay Hike | Grand Bay | 10:00:00 AM | outing | WWALS | ARWT | Grand Bay | Bret Wagenhorst | Bret Wagenhorst | 1.5 hr hike then lunch | https://www.wwals.net/2015/10/07/grand-bay-hike-wwals-outing-2015-12-12/ | http://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2015/12/84e771352c88a5d70300f52d623b6ba4.jpg?zoom=1.5&w=300 | http://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2015/11/8a6c6d659945e236c5426f0afde498f9.jpg?zoom=1.5&w=300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015-11-22 | Cypress Creek to Cone Bridge Ramp | Suwannee River | 9:00:00 AM | outing | WWALS | SRWT | Cypress Creek Launch | Cone Bridge | 30 30.46' | -82 43.01 | Dennis Price | Chris Mericle | Aprox. 9 mile paddle | https://www.wwals.net/2015/10/01/suwannee-river-from-cr-6-to-cone-bridge-wwals-outing-2015-11-22/ | https://wwals.net/2015/11/23/pictures-fl-6-to-cone-bridge-suwannee-river-gretchen-quarterman/ | 4.5 hrs | 30min | 9 mi | 4.5 hrs | 15 | 52.33 | White Springs | Very good | White sand banks, limestone ledges, creeks | Cypress, Tupelo, pine and oak dominate. | None noticed | Wild turkey and buzzards spotted, song birds heard occasionally. | Satisfactory | 15 paddlers showed up on a drizzly cold morning to experience the Suwannee River. Weather cleared as the day progressed. The current was steady and helped push us to our destination. Very nice trip, water level good, weather OK except for occasional drizzle. | http://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2015/11/8a6c6d659945e236c5426f0afde498f9.jpg?zoom=1.5&w=300 | https://www.wwals.net/2015/11/23/pictures-fl-6-to-cone-bridge-suwannee-river-gretchen-quarterman/ | ||||||||||||
2015-11-14 | Alapaha Station Celebration | Alapaha River | 9:00:00 AM | Festival | Alapaha Station Celebration | ARWT | Alapaha, GA | same | Patrick Kunes | Patrick Kunes | https://www.wwals.net/2015/11/14/wwals-alapaha-station-celebration-today-2015-11-14/ | https://www.wwals.net/2015/11/14/alapaha-station-celebration/ | 8 hours | Lots of interest; no new members | http://i2.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2015/11/FullSizeRender.jpg?zoom=2&resize=300%2C300 | https://www.wwals.net/2015/11/14/alapaha-station-celebration/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015-10-24 | Sullivan Landing to Blue Spring | Withlacoochee River, Suwannee River | 9:00:00 AM | outing | WWALS | WRWT | Sullivan Launch | Blue Spring | Chris Mericle | Chris Mericle | 10.2 mile paddle (5 hrs) over numerous shoals, past several springs and ending at the largest sping in WWALS watershed. | https://www.wwals.net/2015/07/15/sullivan-launch-to-blue-spring-withlacoochee-river-outing-2015-10-24/ | 9 boaters came out to enjoy the river, the weather was perfect. The current was slow except over the numerous shoals and at the take out paddling against the current at Blue Spring. | 5 hrs | 40 min | 10.2 mi. | 5 hrs | 53.62 | Pinetta | Nice level, below 53' boat dragging across shoals would be nesessary | Springs, shoals, rock field, two islands | Japanese climbing fern and chamber bitter | Great egret, kingfisher, blue heron, red shoulder hawk, wood duck, ibis, Suwannee cooter | ok | Great trip, weather, and water level were perfect | http://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2015/10/592448c32509b35c37c1d6f701fb4612.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=300%2C225 | https://www.wwals.net/2015/10/29/pictures-sullivan-launch-to-madison-blue-spring-withlacoochee-river-2015-10-24/ | ||||||||||||||||
2015-09-30 | WWALS on Chris Beckham radio | All | 8:00:00 AM | Radio | Chris Beckham | WLRWT | Chris Beckham radio show, WVGA 105.9 FM, Black Crow Media, Valdosta, GA | Chris Beckham | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman talks about The FERC circus in Valdosta Wednesday, Kayaktivism on the Withlacoochee River Saturday, reprinting Alapaha River Water Trail brochures, the new Withlacoochee and Little River Water Trail, and WWALS v. Sabal Trail & FL-DEP in Jasper (or Live Oak) 19-22 October 2015. | https://wwals.net/2015/09/28/wwals-on-chris-beckham-radio-show-105-9-fm-wednesday-2015-09-30/ | https://wwals.net/2015/09/30/on-chris-beckham-radio-this-morning-8am/ | https://wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2015/09/KIMG2471.jpg | https://wwals.net/2015/09/30/on-chris-beckham-radio-this-morning-8am/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015-09-26 | Adopt-A-Stream Clean-up | Alapaha River | 9:00:00 AM | outing/clean-up | WWALS | ARWT | GA 135 Atkinson Side | Bret Wagenhorst | Bret Wagenhorst | Clean-up at the 135 access | https://www.wwals.net/2015/09/23/reminder-ga-135-alapaha-river-cleanup-2015-09-26/ | https://www.wwals.net/2015/09/26/picture-alapaha-cleanup-ga-135-2015-09-26/ | 1 hr | Filled a pick-up truck bed full in about 1.5 hours | http://i1.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2015/09/a24e8af41d879cc4659b21e4cec3d83c.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=600%2C450 | https://www.wwals.net/2015/09/26/picture-alapaha-cleanup-ga-135-2015-09-26/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015-08-31 | WWALS on Chris Beckham radio | All | 8:30:00 AM | Radio | Chris Beckham | All | Chris Beckham radio show, WVGA 105.9 FM, Black Crow Media, Valdosta, GA | Chris Beckham | John S. Quarterman | https://wwals.net/2015/09/11/sabal-trail-right-in-the-middle-of-the-most-vulnerable-area-of-the-floridan-aquifer-john-s-quarterman-for-wwals-on-chris-beckham-radio-show-2015-08-31-2/ | 14 minutes | Sabal Trail fracked methane pipeline | https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w1nmIIcpVyE/mqdefault.jpg | https://wwals.net/2015/09/11/sabal-trail-right-in-the-middle-of-the-most-vulnerable-area-of-the-floridan-aquifer-john-s-quarterman-for-wwals-on-chris-beckham-radio-show-2015-08-31-2/ | https://wwals.net/2015/08/31/on-air-soon-830-am-at-105-9-fm-with-chris-beckham/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015-08-29 | Banks Lake full moon paddle | Banks Lake | 7:30:00 PM | outing | WWALS | ARWT | Banks Lake | same | Chris Mericle | Chris Mericle | Full Moon paddle | https://www.wwals.net/2015/08/14/banks-lake-full-moon-paddle-bring-bon-bons-2015-08-29/ | Canceled due to weather | 2.5 hrs | n/a | https://www.wwals.net/2015/08/29/rained-out-banks-lake-outing-cancelled-2015-08-29/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015-08-28 | Sabal Trail crossing @ US 84 | Withlacoochee River, Suwannee River | 10:00:00 AM | Field Trip | WWALS | WRWT | US 84 | US 84 | John S. Quarterman | John S. Quarterman | A paddle so brief we went past and had to float back WWALS at the proposed Sabal Trail pipeline crossing 30.7955398, -83.4526749 down the Withlacoochee River to where the Sabal Trail pipeline proposes to cross. | https://www.wwals.net/2015/08/25/withlacoochee-river-and-sabal-trail-us-84-wwals-field-trip-2015-08-28/ | https://www.wwals.net/2015/08/30/pictures-withlacoochee-river-and-sabal-trail-us-84-2015-08-28/ | 1 hour | 0 | 0 | 1.8/85.3 feet | US 84 | Dragging | Shoals | oaks, Maple,Cypress, Birch | none other than a projected pipeline | none | good | yes | better at higher water | http://i0.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2015/08/be08deb2f7c66f6e61e32d475ebe6184.jpg?zoom=2&resize=300%2C225 | https://www.wwals.net/2015/08/30/pictures-withlacoochee-river-and-sabal-trail-us-84-2015-08-28/ | |||||||||||||||
2015-08-15 | Gibson park to Suwannee river State Park | Suwannee River | 8:00:00 AM | outing | WWALS | SRWT | Gibson Park | Suwannee river State Park | Chris Mericle | Chris Mericle | 8 mile paddle (4 hrs) upstream first to the Alapaha Rise then downstream past the Alapaha-Suwannee confluence, the proposed Sabal Trail Pipeline crossing and ending at the Suwannee- Withlacoochee confluence (Suwannee River State Park). | https://www.wwals.net/2015/04/21/alapaha-river-rise-suwannee-river-and-sabal-trail-pipeline-wwals-outing-2015-08-15/ | https://www.wwals.net/2015/08/16/pictures-and-videos-from-alapaha-rise-sabal-trail-pipeline-five-holes-and-alapaha-and-withlacoochee-confluences-on-the-suwannee-river-2015-08-15/ | 5 hrs | Approx. 20 mi. roundtrip | 30 min | 8 mi | 31.05 | Ellaville | good | Alapaha rise, Alapaha and Withlacoochee confluence with the Suwannee, Five Holes, springs and sand bars. | Oaks, Maple,Cypress, Birch | Japanese climbing fern | Great Blue Heron, Gar, Stergeon, Suwanne cooter, osprey, Alligator | good | good | very nice paddle | http://i2.wp.com/www.wwals.net/wp-content/themes/pianoblack/img//2015/08/c47215ee1347e806eb9a0b581ec518a91.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=300%2C225 | https://www.wwals.net/2015/08/16/pictures-and-videos-from-alapaha-rise-sabal-trail-pipeline-five-holes-and-alapaha-and-withlacoochee-confluences-on-the-suwannee-river-2015-08-15/ | ||||||||||||||
2015-07-11 | Lanier park to CSX RR ROW | Alapaha River | 8:00:00 AM | outing | WWALS | ARWT | Lanier Park | Hotchkiss Road Landing | Chris Graham | Chris Graham | 14 mile paddle Statenville gauge needs to be 1.5' or higher 7-8 hours | https://www.wwals.net/2015/04/20/lanier-park-to-csx-rr-track-wwals-outing-2015-07-11/ | We had a total of 9 boats and 10 people participate i |