Press Releases

Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) has been notified that wastewater created by the Hyundai Megasite’s industrial processes has been hauled away via tanker trucks since September 2024. Documents obtained through Georgia Open Records Act (GORA) requests reveal at least four months of trucking wastewater off-site.

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”).

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.

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.

Damon Mullis traveled to Washington, D.C. to engage with the EPA and legislators regarding the critical issue of PFAS regulation.

ORK will host an action-packed event aimed at celebrating the beauty of the environment and promoting conservation efforts in the region. The finish line will also serve as the headquarters for fun during and after the race.

ORK will host the Canoochee Paddle Race on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Evans County, Georgia. The race will begin at noon, with fun paddlers to follow.

Ogeechee Riverkeeper has chosen the best photographs from across the 5,500 square mile watershed submitted for the annual photography contest.

Ogeechee Riverkeeper has developed a survey tool for citizens to report flooding connected to increased development in coastal Georgia counties. The tool will help area organizations track changes in water incursion in the area.

ORK is soliciting the best photographs from across the 5,500 square mile watershed in the fourth year of the photo contest.

ORK commissioned local artist Juliana Smith to create a custom artwork entitled “Blackwater Barons” featuring the plants and wildlife in the Ogeechee River watershed.

Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) and stakeholders from the City of Savannah Water Resources, Chatham County and area residents adopted an updated watershed management plan (WMP) for the Vernon River.

Damon Mullis and Checo Colon-Gaud, Ph.D., published their findings on various methods for collecting macroinvertebrates.

ORK and the City are holding their third rain barrel giveaway at Daffin Park on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

ORK will host Riverfest at the Ogeechee River Mill, on the border of Warren and Hancock counties, on Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ogeechee Riverkeeper will host the Canoochee Paddle Race on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Evans County, Georgia.