Savannah Riverkeeper News Updates

According to the latest news from the non-profit group, Savannah Riverkeeper, “The pristine Floridan Aquifer provides coastal Georgia residents and communities with abundant clean water.  Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) is the practice of injecting chemically treated wastewater, surface water or groundwater into an aquifer …

Lake Lanier Association Progress Report

The Appalachian Trail has dedicated folks who assist hikers all along the 2,189.2 mile pathway.  They’re called Trail Angels.  Lake Lanier has dedicated folks who help all of us who visit or live on Lake Lanier.  They’re called the Lake Lanier Association, but you can …

Lanier Olympic Venue to Host 2016 Pan Am Canoe Sprints

The glory of the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue has faded a bit since 1996, when we received Olympic-sized accolades and publicity as athletes, tourists and media arrived from all over the world. Then, money got tight and budgets even tighter.  Newer venues offered nearer and more abundant …

Georgia Water Coalition Releases 2014’s Dirty Dozen Issues

The Georgia Water Coalition (GWC) — a consortium of 217 conservation and environmental organizations, hunting and fishing groups, businesses, and faith-based organizations that have been working to protect Georgia’s water since 2002 — released its Dirty Dozen concerns on October 22, 2014 Georgia River Network’s Executive …

Paddle Georgia’s Fall Float on the Flint River 2014

The Paddle Georgia Fall Float on the Flint River is about to make a big splash!  Georgia River Network (GRN) — creator of Paddle Georgia, an annual week-long summer canoe/kayak camping adventure — hosts this four-day event from October 10-13, 2014. The course covers about 70 miles …

Riley Bruner of LCKC Wins Silver at Olympic Hopes Regatta

Aaron Mann of USA Canoe/Kayak brings us good news about Lanier Canoe/Kayak Club member Riley Bruner’s “very strong performance” at the Olympic Hopes Regatta. Athletes aged between 15-17 from almost two dozen countries vied for top finishes at the 2014 Olympic Hopes Regatta in Piestany, Slovakia. …

Seven Fun Activities on Lake Lanier

School is back in session in North Georgia, but the fun around Lake Lanier rocks on.  These seven fun activities on Lake Lanier can be enjoyed all year long. Amazingly fun activities abound on and around Georgia’s Great Lake.  Try them all! Seven Fun Activities …

2014 USA Canoe/Kayak Sprint National Championships

The 2014 USA Canoe/Kayak Sprint National Championships will be contested at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue in Gainesville, GA, beginning on Thursday, July 31st through Saturday, August 2nd. Organizers have chosen one of the world’s most perfect locations for the premier teams to battle one …