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There is strength in numbers. When you become an Ogeechee Riverkeeper member, our voice is even more powerful when we speak for our constituents at public meetings, in court, or in official comments.

 

You are joining a community of people who care about protecting and preserving our unique natural heritage of black water rivers, sand bars, coastal marshlands, forests, and swamps for future generations of Georgians.

ORK members enjoy access to member-only events and select discounts, including for our Master Naturalist program. Individual memberships are $50 and household* memberships are $75. Memberships are good for one year, and can be renewed automatically by choosing the “Recurring” option on the form.

* benefits for up to 4 people

Become a Member

Thanks to your membership, Ogeechee Riverkeeper is here 365 days a year to make sure that the Ogeechee, Canoochee, and all our coastal rivers and headwater streams remain healthy for the people (and critters) who call this watershed home.

DONATE

Your donations support ORK’s daily work across the watershed. Our scientific techniques, community cleanup events, and legislative advocacy set us apart. We’re not simply a conservation effort; we’re a steward of the river, fostering a thriving ecosystem for fish, wildlife, and future generations to enjoy.

Because of your generosity, we can:

  • actively monitor for pollution and land use practices that would negatively impact our waterways
  • organize communities around keeping local waterways swimmable, fishable, and drinkable
  • serve as a keeper of stories and histories about the river and its people
  • submit official comments and responses on permit applications
  • advocate for the protection of forests, wetlands, and local ways of life that are so vital to the ecological integrity of the Ogeechee basin
  • provide educational resources and highlight the beauty of the watershed

When you partner with us, you’re not just donating; you’re actively participating in a series of transformative actions designed to protect the health of our precious waters.

Michelle Lowery in the river – Justin Taylor/The Current

As an example, here are some of the average costs associated with protecting the Ogeechee River basin:

  • Bacterial monitoring for one site: $25 per week or $1,300 per year
  • Collection of PFAS samples: $85 per kit
  • Independent lab testing for water samples: $50-$130 each
  • Adopt-A-Stream testing supplies for one site for one year: $300

ORK also deploys probes at locations to collect data at 30-minute intervals. These instruments are powerful for monitoring high-risk areas but also have associated costs:

  • pH and temperature data logger: $879
  • Water level data logger: $425
  • Freshwater conductivity logger: $1,075
  • Dissolved oxygen data logger: $1,499

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Pollution and overdevelopment are choking the ecological vitality – but not on our watch. Because, when the river thrives, so do we. 

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR WORK

ORK is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a Platinum Star rating from Guidestar. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.