Press Release
By St Marys Riverkeeper
10/31/25
  Happy Halloween and Fall Greetings from St. Marys Riverkeeper! River Protectors: What It Means to Be a Citizen Scientist  Across our site, newsletters, and social media, you’re likely to have seen posts from us highlighting St. Marys Riverkeeper volunteers and team members: citizen scientists! But what does it actually mean to be a citizen scientist, particularly in relation to river health and safety? Let’s dive in!Read More on Our Blog  Save the Roadless Rule Since 2001, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has prohibited the construction of new roads and commercial logging in National Forest “inventoried roadless areas” which provide crucial fish and wildlife habitat, guard water quality, and support recreational opportunities for the public. In Florida and Georgia, rescinding the Roadless Rule would open critical public lands to roads and commercial logging, many of which directly impact the health of our river and surrounding communities. This includes the Osceola Forest, which is part of the St. Marys River watershed. Protecting our forests, saltmarshes, and wetlands helps protect our communities from threats like flooding and storm surge, and helps keep our watershed swimmable, fishable, and drinkable, now and for future generations. How you can help: Contact your representatives and urge them to support and pass the Roadless Area Conservation Act. You can find your local representatives and send them an email here.   Toast to Clean WaterIt’s always a great time to donate–right now, you can make even more of an impact during our Toast to Clean Water campaign. We’re working to raise $25,000 to advocate for the St. Marys River. Our 2025 plan remains intentionally small and focused, reflecting our commitment to strategic, high-impact work that delivers real results to our watershed. This year, we are prioritizing two key initiatives: 1. Launching our new resilience initiative, made possible through federal NFWF grant funding, which will help communities along the St. Marys River adapt and be more resilient. 2. Strengthening our core programs that protect, monitor, and advocate for the health and future of the St. Marys River. By joining our efforts, you’re making an investment in the long-term health of the river and the people who depend on it—today and for generations to come. Donate TODAY!  Georgia DNR Expands Oyster Shell Recycling Program with Two New Drop-Off Centers and Refurbished Savannah Site  Image via Georgia DNRNew recycling centers are now open at the North River Boat Ramp in Camden County and the South Newport River Boat Ramp in McIntosh County. In addition, the recycling station on East Montgomery Cross Road in Savannah has been upgraded through a partnership between DNR and the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Georgia.Read more on the project from Georgia DNR.  Volunteer Today for This Event! Visit our Events Page to see all we have going on! We’re always planning new events; check back (and check your email updates from us) for what’s next.  Our science-based water monitoring program is a critical resource when addressing local stakeholders and when advocating on behalf of clean water to state and local enforcement agencies. Clean water is vital to the health of all living things, vibrant communities, and strong economies. Legend: Units are CFU/100mL Good (0 – 235) | Fair (235-536) | Poor (>536). Designated Swimming: (0-235)Moderate Swimming: (235-298)Less Swim / Contact: (298-410)Infrequent Contact: (410-600)Avoid Swimming: (>600) Questions about Water Quality Reports?Interested in joining our Citizen Scientist Team? Contact us today! September 2025 Report October 2025 Report  Your support allows us to continue vital programs Follow us on social media for more content! |
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