FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
01/22/26
Contact: Meaghan Walsh Gerard
Communications and Administrative Director
meaghan@ogeecheeriverkeeper.org
OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER HOSTS VIRTUAL WALK ACROSS THE WATERSHED
Participants will explore the geology, history, and wildlife in the basin
Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) has organized a virtual walk across the watershed for February 1-28, 2026. Participants can join from anywhere in the world, hitting milestones as they progress along the map. From the headwaters to Ossabaw Island, the illustrated milestones feature information about geology, history, ecology, and special places in the basin.
Participants can create teams to reach the goal of 232.2 miles in 28 days. Walkers can also sync to a fitness tracker or update distances manually online. Activity conversions are available for biking and paddling, as well.
The cost is $25 per person and is a fundraiser to support the work of ORK. Official artwork merchandise is available for an additional cost. Milestones are sponsored by local businesses and individuals including: Ogeechee Riverkeeper Board, The Cummings Family, Honey Specialities, ASW Forestry, In honor of Walt Dowling, Howe2Run, and Bolu Tree Nursery.
Details and registration: https://www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/walk/
Merch with official artwork by Caroline Rose: https://www.bonfire.com/official-2026-walk-the-ogeechee-shirts/
About Ogeechee Riverkeeper: Ogeechee Riverkeeper 501(c)(3) works to protect, preserve, and improve the water quality of the Ogeechee River basin, which includes all of the streams flowing out to Ossabaw Sound and St. Catherine’s Sound. The Canoochee River is about 108 miles long and the Ogeechee River itself is approximately 245 miles long. The Ogeechee River system drains more than 5,500 square miles across 21 counties in Georgia. More at ogeecheeriverkeeper.org.
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