Leading Water Protection Coalition Announces Clean Water Heroes in 2018 Clean 13 Report
In July 2018, students and faculty at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources witnessed the demolition of a long-standing and iconic structure in the midst of their 840-acre Whitehall Forest outdoor classroom and research area…all in the name of restoring a river. With assistance from multiple partners, the Warnell School oversaw the modification of White Dam, an obsolete hydro-power dam built in 1911, that is expected to improve habitat for the river’s fish and other aquatic creatures while also opening up the river for canoeists, kayakers and paddleboarders.
Georgia Water Coalition’s 2018 Clean 13 report highlights the efforts of individuals, businesses, industries, non-profit organizations and state and local governments who are protecting our water, restoring the health of Georgia’s waterways and preserving them for future generations.
The Coalition is a consortium of more than 250 conservation and environmental organizations, hunting and fishing groups, businesses, and faith-based organizations that have been working to protect Georgia’s water since 2002.
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