Speak Out for Clean Water in the Ogeechee

Join us in speaking out for clean water.

Ogeechee Riverkeeper and other organizations in Georgia will be at the state Capitol in Atlanta on February 28, 2012 demanding that our elected officals protect clean water. 

YOU can make a difference! Register today to attend.

Schedule of Events

9:00 am - 11:00 am:
Legislation and Issues Briefing for GWC Partners

11:00 am - 3:00 pm:
Meet with Your Elected Officials

Cobb EMC Board votes to end Plant Washington

In a majority vote, the Cobb EMC Board decided to end its involvement with Plant Washington, the proposed coal fired power plant in Sandersville GA.  

This is a tremendous victory for Ogeechee Riverkeeper, Georgians for Smart Energy and the State of Georgia. One step closer to fewer dirty coal plants which pollute our air and add mercury to our rivers.

Read the entire article by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution here.

Draft permit for King America Finishing to discharge wastewater in the Ogeechee River is out for public comment!

Use the contact information below to reach EPD by email, fax or mail and request a public hearing on King America Finishing's draft permit.  ORK is reviewing the permit at this time.  Here is the permit for you to review and send your comments to EPD. 

Draft Permit

Old Permit

Fact Sheet on Draft Permit

Ogeechee Riverkeeper Comments on Draft Permit for King america Finishing Inc.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING CONTACT THE EPD:

For more information contact: Jane Hendricks (EPD) at (404) 362-2680

Email your comments: EPDcomments@dnr.state.ga.us

Mail your comments:

Watershed Protection Branch, 4220 International Parkway, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA  30354

or fax your comments:

WASTEWATER REGULATORY PROGRAM
Fax: 404.362.2691
Jane Hendricks, Program Manager

Happy New Year!

ORK on the Canoochee RiverThe Board and staff of Ogeechee Riverkeeper would like to thank you for your support in 2011.  The Ogeechee River basin is in our heart and soul and we will continue to work hard to protect the Ogeechee, Canoochee and coastal rivers.  Have a great 2012!

Thank You!

Season's Greetings!

Dear Friends,

Ogeechee Riverkeeper hopes you are having a joyful time with relatives and friends this holiday season.

Before we start the new year, please remember to make your year end tax-deductible donation to ORK. We have a lot to do in 2012 to keep our beloved Ogeechee, Canoochee and coastal waters free from pollution, but we need your help to make it happen.

Thanks to everyone who supported us in 2011 as we transitioned staff, dealt with the worst fish kill in Georgia's history and celebrated clean water at our Rivers Rock event.

We look forward to 2012 and hope you'll join us!

Sincerely, Ogeechee Riverkeeper Staff and Board