Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) agreed to dismiss its challenge to the groundwater withdrawal permits issued to Bryan and Bulloch counties after reaching a settlement agreement with the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (“Savannah JDA”).
Ogeechee Riverkeeper has chosen the best photographs from across the 5,500 square mile watershed submitted for the 2024 annual photography contest.
The appeal shows that EPD issued these permits without proper consideration of ‘unreasonable adverse effects’ and made decisions contrary to the public welfare.
ORK invites photographers to submit their best work for its annual photo contest, showcasing the stunning diversity of the 5,500 square mile Ogeechee and Canoochee Rivers watershed.
Oysters for the Ogeechee will be held Wednesday, November 13, 6-9 p.m. at the Love’s Seafood and Steaks
We have had a number of inquiries about the safety of swimming in the river or the sounds, or eating the seafood from those areas. ORK does not issue “swim” advisories but shares the information of those that conduct those tests and maintains that data.
Ogeechee Riverkeeper received a letter from the USACE confirming that a “reevaluation of its permit decision regarding its effects determination for water supplies is warranted.”
ORK plans to submit comments to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) regarding draft groundwater withdrawal permits for Bryan and Bulloch Counties, intended to supply the Hyundai Megasite and other users.
Wetland drainage, urban development, and agricultural expansion pose significant challenges to the survival of Rhexia aristosa.
ORK conducted an investigation and entered a complaint with GA EPD regarding plastic pellets found in the Sun Hill Creek, a tributary of the Ogeechee River, located in Sandersville, Georgia.
ORK filed a letter of intent to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and others for not completing required steps and overlooking water supply concerns during the permitting process of the Hyundai Megasite.
Green Truck Neighborhood Pub is partnering with Ogeechee Riverkeeper for Membership Month by hosting a Community Night on Tuesday, June 18, 5-9 p.m.
ORK celebrates the signing of House Bill 1223 into law, a small but crucial step forward in safeguarding the health and vitality of Georgia’s rivers, streams, and wetlands.
ORK attended the Clean 13 Gala, a regular event is hosted by Georgia Water Coalition to celebrate the state’s clean water heroes.
From the feisty blue crab to the elusive stone crab, these fascinating creatures play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of life in our rivers and estuaries.