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New Website
kent:
checkin out the new website! keep on river keeping on!
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New Coal Fired Power Plant Proposed in Ogeechee Watershed
 A collection of Electrical Membership Cooperatives (EMCs) have proposed to build a coal-fired power plant near Sandersville, Georgia.
The proposed plant will be located just a few miles from the Ogeechee River and will use up to 16 million gallons of water a day from groundwater sources in the watershed and surface water from the Oconee River.
Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper is reviewing the potential impacts of this proposed plant on the watershed. Our initial research indicates that the plant:
- will put more mercury into the river and fish,
- potentially impact the amount of drinking water available for people in the Washington County area, and
- potentially reduce groundwater flows to the Ogeechee River
More information on the plant, including recent filings on the permit application, is available in our Library.
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| May 2008 |
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Overnight Excursion: Ossabaw Island Excursion |
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Ossabaw Island Excursion Savannah,
GA,
31411 US
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dianna wedincamp, dwedincamp@ocrk.org, 866-942-6222 |
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$225.00 |
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http://www.ogeecheecanoocheeriverkeeper.org/pageco...
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An Overnight Excursion to Ossabaw Island Explore the history of Ossabaw Island through leisurely walks on secluded beaches, along historical dirt trails and a visit to the historical home of Mrs. West. Your $225.00 fee includes charter boat to the island, dormitory-style lodging at the Clubhouse (a restored Victorian hunting lodge), meals, on-island transportation, and historical material. We will leave Saturday, May 17 at 10:00am from Skidaway Island and return Sunday, May 18 at 1:00pm. Dianna will send more detailed information to those who signup. To reserve your spot, submit the RSVP below and Dianna will send you information for paying via credit card or check.
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01:00 PM - 04:00 PM -
Trainings: Get The Dirt Out Training |
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TBA Louisville,
GA,
31324 US
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dianna wedincamp, dwedincamp@ocrk.org, 866-942-6222 |
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The Get the Dirt Out project investigated and studied Georgia's measures and controls to reduce stormwater runoff from construction sites and the resulting improvement to our water quality. OCRK will provide a free GTDO training for interested citizens. The May 21 training will start at 1:00pm and last untill 4:00pm. The location will be listed on our calendar soon.
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02:30 PM - 05:00 PM -
Event: Annual Membership Meeting |
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Georgia Southern Wildlife Education Center W. Forest Circle,
Statesboro,
GA,
30458 US
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mhendrix@ocrk.org866-942-6222 |
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$10.00 |
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http://www.ogeecheecanoocheeriverkeeper.org/pageco...
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OCRK Members are invited to join us for a fun afternoon at the Center for Wildlife Education at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. See the wildlife and visit with OCRK staff and board as we discuss issues affecting the rivers and our accomplishments over the past year. Snacks and drinks will be served. Please join us for a fun and festive afternoon for the whole family! Suggested donation: $10 adults/$5 children 12 and under
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Consider giving the gift of clean water this year to friends and family. Your gift will include a year- membership to OCRK, including our publications, and a special gift for your recipient.
Donate now!
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