Annual Weekend for Rivers & Georgia Water Coalition Partnership Meeting

Will YOU be attending the Annual  Weekend for Rivers & Georgia Water Coalition Partnership Meeting? Georgia River Networks Annual Weekend for Rivers Conference and River Celebration Awards Party will be held in conjunction with the Georgia Water Coalition’s Spring Partner Meeting April 27th-April 29th, 2017 at the Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge near McCrae, GA!

Come enjoy two days of learning and sharing with fellow water advocates. Engage in the river revelry and share your river revelations!
Registration is an a la carte menu where you can choose all events or just certain portions of the weekend that work with your schedule.

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

Do YOU knows the ins and outs of water trail permits?

Building a water trail launch has many ins and outs when it comes to the permits necessary.

Join Keith Parsons, retired from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for a workshop at Georgia River Networks Annual Weekend for Rivers & Georgia Water Coalition Partnership Meeting on how to navigate the snags and rapids of permitting!

The Weekend for Rivers & Georgia Water Coalition Partnership Meeting will be held April 27-29 at the Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge.

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!

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 Little Ocmulgee State Park Reservations. https://littleores.com/iqreservations/asp/IQHome.asp

Paddle Georgia 2017 Youth Program

THIS Saturday will be day ONE of Georgia River Networks Paddle Georgia 2017 Youth Program online auction!

All of the items in the auction directly benefit our Paddle Georgia Youth Program, and give underserved kids the chance to get out on Georgia’s rivers, and see the beauty and fun they have to offer! The auction will run through SUNDAY April 16th at 9pm!

Columbia Sportswear Items to be auctioned include:
-Men’s PFG Storm Jacket
-Women’s Tidal Tee Hoodie
-Women’s Freezer Maxi Dress
AND SO MUCH MORE!

You can learn more & view the auction items here: http://www.32auctions.com/paddlega2017

It’s WATER TRAIL WEDNESDAY!

It’s WATER TRAIL WEDNESDAY! Time for Georgia River Network’s Water Trail Tidbit of the Week ~ Georgia’s rivers are divided into 14 major basins and further broken into 52 watersheds. The words basin and watershed are often used interchangeably. The watershed or basin refers to not only the river but also all the land around the river that will drain to that river when it rains. See which watershed is closest to you and learn more about it on GRN’s website! http://garivers.org/experience-your-river/rivers-near-you.html

Weekend for Rivers & Georgia Water Coalition Partnership Meeting

Do you know what it takes to create a successful water trail?
Gwyneth Moody, the Director of Programs and Outreach at Georgia River Network,will be leading a workshop at the annual Weekend for Rivers & Georgia Water Coalition Partnership Meeting on how YOU can bring tourism to your town by learning the key elements of creating a successful water trail!

The Weekend for Rivers & Georgia Water Coalition Partnership Meeting will be from April 27-29 at the Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge!

This will be a fun and informal gathering to celebrate rivers, network with river lovers and dive deeper into the work of ensuring healthy rivers. There will be multiple training opportunities during this multi-day event. Come enjoy two days of learning and sharing with fellow water advocates. Engage in the river revelry and share your river revelations!

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 Little Ocmulgee State Park Reservations. https://littleores.com/iqreservations/asp/IQHome.asp

Its TIP TOP TUESDAY!

It’s TIP TOP TUESDAY! Time for GRN’s Tip of Week~

Technique is essential for a successful kayaking trip! You have to use your legs, arms and other different parts of your body. Check this website out for some tips on good kayak paddling technique!

http://www.kayakpaddling.net/2-2

Paddle Georgia Youth Program!

Georgia River Networks Paddle Georgia Youth Program auction will begin THIS SATURDAY, April 1 at 8am and will run until SUNDAY, April 16 at 9 pm.

Proceeds from the auction will allow a group of underserved youth to join us on Paddle Georgia 2017!

Don’t miss your chance to get some of the awesome Columbia Sportswear such as a men’s evaporation jacket and a women’s beach bound tee dress that comes in THREE different colors. All proceeds will benefit Paddle Georgia’s Youth Program!

You can learn more & view the auction items here: http://www.32auctions.com/paddlega2017

Are YOU familiar with the Agricultural Water Footprint in Georgia?

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!

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

Six Word Story Time!

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: “streams”

Weekend for Rivers 2017!

Georgia River Network wants YOU to join us for our Annual Weekend for Rivers from April 27-29 at the Little Ocmulgee State Park & lodge!

This year the Conference and River Celebration Awards Party will be held in conjunction with the Georgia Water Coalition‘s Spring Partner Meeting!

There will be multiple training opportunities during this multi-day event.

Brian Gist will be leading a workshop on how to reduce the impacts of transportation projects on rivers! He will go over the potential impacts of construction on wetlands and how communities can engage with GDOT.

Come enjoy two days of learning and sharing with fellow water advocates! You can register and learn more here:
http://www.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 Little Ocmulgee State Park Reservations.
https://littleores.com/iqreservations/asp/IQHome.asp