It’s TIP TOP TUESDAY! Time for Georgia River Network’s Tip of Week~ How you transport your kayak is VERY important. Your kayak must be safe AND secure. Check out this link for some tips on how to get your kayak from point A to point B! https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/transporting-kayak-canoe.html
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Two days down, 14 to go! Have YOU checked out the auction items for Georgia River Networks Paddle Georgia Youth Program auction?
All proceeds will benefit the Paddle Georgia Youth Program and allow 10-12 youths to join us on Paddle Georgia 2017!
The auction will run until Sunday, April 16th!
Most of these kids have never been on a river, or camped in a tent before. Our goal is to engage these kids in river protection, and show them the joy that paddling a river can bring. We thank you for your support of our future riverkeepers.
Don’t miss your chance to get some of the awesome Columbia Sportswear we have up for bidding that will benefit Paddle Georgia’s Youth Program!
You can find the auction here: http://www.32auctions.com/paddlega2017
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“From Lemons to Clean Water” is a workshop that will be led by Katherine Baer, Director of Science and Policy with River Network, on how grassroots groups have catalyzed change to create cleaner and healthier rivers.
The workshop is one of many that will be held at Georgia River Networks Annual Weekend for Rivers & Georgia Water Coalition Partnership Meetingfrom April 27-29 at the Little Ocmulgee State Park& Lodge near McCrae,GA!
There will also be a Guided Paddle on the Little Ocmulgee on Saturday April 29, 3:30 – 7:30PM.There will be a $40 Boat Rental; $20 if you Bring Your Own Boat
Join us for this special guided 4.6 mile paddling trip on the majestic Little Ocmulgee River.
We have 15 rooms in the Lodge and 25 campsites blocked for Thursday 4/27/17 thru Sunday 4/30/17. Please use the Group Code 04748 when making your reservations at https://littleores.com/iqreservations/asp/IQHome.asp
Want to learn more about the schedule?
Check it out on GRN’s website!
http://garivers.org/2012-04-17-22-59-07/weekend-for-rivers.html
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Today is day 
of Georgia River Networks Paddle Georgia Youth Program auction!
All proceeds will benefit our Paddle Georgia Youth Program and will allow 10-12 undeserved youths to join us on Paddle Georgia 2017!
Columbia Sportswear Items to be auctioned include:
– Men’s Evaporation Jacket
-Women’s Tidal Tee Hoodie
-Women’s PFG Sun Drifter Long Sleeve
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Help give underserved kids the chance to get out on Georgia’s rivers, and see the beauty and fun they have to offer!
You can find the auction here: www.32auctions.com/paddlega2017
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Are YOU familiar with the Agricultural Water Footprint in Georgia? Chris Manganiello, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper‘s Water Quality Director,will be leading a workshop on Balancing Georgia’s Agricultural Water Usage with Municipal Needs and Healthy Flows at Georgia River Network‘s Annual Weekend for Rivers & Georgia Water Coalition Partnership Meeting.
The Weekend for Rivers & Georgia Water CoalitionPartnership Meeting will take place April 27-29 at the Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge near McCrae, GA!
Another highlight of the weekend will be the GRN River Awards Ceremony & Dinner on Friday April 28 from 5 – 9PM. Tickets are $25 and include Happy Hour, a Low Country Boil, & The River Celebration Awards!
You can learn more here: http://garivers.org/2012-04-17-22-59-07/weekend-for-rivers.html
We have 15 rooms in the Lodge and 25 campsites blocked for Thursday 4/27/17 thru Sunday 4/30/17. Please use the Group Code 04748 when making your reservations at https://littleores.com/iqreservations/asp/IQHome.asp
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Georgia River Network wants YOU, your friends AND your family to join us for Paddle Georgia 2017 down the Etowah June 17th-June 23rd,2017!
Come out for 106 miles, 7 days and ONE GREAT TIME.
Paddle Georgia 2017 includes:
🚣Daily paddling trips averaging 17 miles
🚣Nightly camping with meals, games, entertainment and educational programs
🚣Tours of historic sites, industrial facilities and more
🚣Chemical and biological water monitoring opportunities
🚣Companionship and camaraderie with hundreds of fellow paddlers
🚣Fundraiser for Georgia River Network, Coosa River Basin Initiative and Upper Etowah River Alliance
Learn more about the paddling trip here:
http://garivers.org/paddle_georgia/index.html
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Today is the day! Georgia River Network is hosting an online auction for an EXTRA special cause!
All Columbia Sportswear items up for bid will directly benefit our Paddle Georgia 2017 Youth Program. The Youth Program brings 10-12 underserved youth and their chaperones on a journey down Georgia’s rivers.
Most of these kids have never been on a river, or camped in a tent before. Our goal is to engage these kids in river protection, and show them the joy that paddling a river can bring.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get some AWESOME sportswear including a Men’s Columbia PFG Storm Jacket and a Women’s Saturday Trail Dress, all while benefiting the Paddle Georgia Youth Program!
The auction will run from today until Sunday, April 16th!
You can find the auction here: www.32auctions.com/paddlega2017
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Six Word Story Time! Playing with the popular six word novel idea, we are collecting six word stories about rivers. Post your 6 word story in the comment section on Georgia River Network’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/georgiarivernetwork This Week’s Six Word Story Stream Theme: “life jackets”
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TOMORROW is day ONE of Georgia River Networks online auction to benefit The Paddle Georgia 2017 Youth Program.
Proceeds from the auction will allow a group of underserved youth to join us on Paddle Georgia 2017!
Through the Youth Program, Georgia River Network will teach the importance of river conservation and, more importantly, the joys of paddling! It is a transformative experience!
Don’t miss this opportunity to get some AWESOME Columbia Sportswear from Men’s Silver Ridge Short Sleeve Shirts to Women’s Anytime Skorts!
You can learn more and view the auction items here: http://www.32auctions.com/paddlega2017
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Attention ALL paddlers!
The Little River Hidden Gem Paddle & Campout will be May 20-21!
Spend a weekend exploring the up-and-coming Georgia’s Little River Water Trail! Join us for an exciting two-day paddle, dinner party, and campout within the Clarks Hill Wildlife Management Area near Thomson, GA!
The Event Will Include:
Lunches * Festive Dinner Party * Live Music * Games and Activities * Camping * Hot Breakfast * Plein Air Painting Demo * Fish Seining * Presentations on Native Wildlife, River Health, River Restoration Opportunities, Cultural & Native American Indian History, and more!
Learn More and Register NOW – Spots are Limited! http://garivers.org/2012-04-17-22-59-07/hidden-gems.html#Little
Georgia River Network is excited to partner on this event with McDuffie County, Georgia, Washington County, Georgia, Warren County, Georgia and Georgia’s Little River Water Trail Stakeholder Team!
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