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Loving these shirts! We are so excited to finally

Loving these shirts! We are so excited to finally be able to offer our Darter and Kingfisher designs on our online shop. These beautiful shirts designed by artists @jessemilner76 @ellieborromeo and @destiny_wit sold out at our Fall festivals but they’re back in stock in time for the holidays. Shop now at coosa.org/shop or follow the link in our bio!

Did you see the results of the PFAS study we colla

Did you see the results of the PFAS study we collaborated with @waterkeeperalliance on this year? The studies findings were an alarm for US waterways. You can read the full findings and our blog on PFAS linked in our bio.

Did you know? We've been busy collaborating on res

Did you know? We've been busy collaborating on restoration projects across the river basin these last couple of years! Since 2020 CRBI has attracted $280K towards these restoration with a projected $500k in the pipeline for the next 12 months. These projects include bank stabilization to reduce run off in critical habitats and the restoration of endangered species of mussels.

Photographed here is an aerial view of a bank stabilization project on Holly Creek near Chatsworth, Georgia. The second photo is two of our partners from Georgia DNR snorkeling at a mussel release where endangered Coosa Moccasinshell mussels were re introduced to the watershed.

We can’t get enough of the mussels! Learn all a

We can’t get enough of the mussels! Learn all about our restoration efforts in the upper Coosa river basin!

Our communications manager, Courtney had a chance

Our communications manager, Courtney had a chance to fly over Appalachian rivers recently. “I am always amazed at how beautiful a river is. At every angle they are something incredible to behold, but from the air it is even more clear how powerful they are. The river carves the landscape and makes life possible. Where there is freshwater, there is life” - Courtney

Your support makes life sustaining waters possible in NW Ga and NE Alabama. If you aren’t a member yet, sign up now in the link in our bio. Thank you!

A beautiful fall day at Holly Creek in Chatsworth,

A beautiful fall day at Holly Creek in Chatsworth, Georgia. 🍂 CRBI has been working diligently on restoration projects in Holly Creek a part of an ongoing collaboration with USFW and the Georgia DNR. 💧 The project includes extensive bank stabilization and riparian buffer planting to prevent sedimentation that is detrimental to the endangered species that live downstream. 🐠 Thank you for your support in making the restoration of our beautiful watersheds possible through your continued support of our mission!

“Our challenge isn’t so much to teach children

“Our challenge isn’t so much to teach children about the natural world, but to find ways to sustain the instinctive connections they already carry.” ~ Terry Krautwurst

Ever ponder what happens to falling leaves in the

Ever ponder what happens to falling leaves in the river ecosystem? When leaves fall into rivers and streams their energy is released in the form of organic carbon, nitrogen, and other nutrients . These nutrients help fuel aquatic food webs. 🍂 Like so- leaves feed the bacteria and fungi that live in the rivers and streams and insects dubbed "shredders", like stoneflies and caddisflies, crane fly larvae and crustaceans, munch down on the bacteria and fungi. As you can imagine plenty of larger critters like to munch on them, and so and so on... the circle of life continues! 💧

We love to inspire the next generation of water ke

We love to inspire the next generation of water keepers through reading! If you have kids (or just enjoy a good picture book) we recommend 'Manfish'! It is a poetic and magical biography of Jacques Cousteau, the internationally known oceanographer whose love and activism for the seas has inspired millions.
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Do you have any inspiring books on your list? Share them with us in the comments!

Isn't this boat gourd-ous?! 😄 Truly can't think

Isn't this boat gourd-ous?! 😄 Truly can't think of a better way to celebrate the season than a paddle trip in a beaut like this! Happy Halloween! 🎃

📸 by Charolette Graham from Shutterstock

Are you a member yet? 🐠 CRBI's efforts to prote

Are you a member yet? 🐠 CRBI's efforts to protect, preserve and restore the 5,500 square miles of the upper Coosa river basin rely on the support of our community. When you join, not only are you supporting water monitoring, education and restoration you also get free access to our annual paddle trip and discounts at Blue Sky Outfitters and Cedar Creek RV Park! 🙌
To become a member today head to coosa.org/join

Hello 🐠 this beauty is a Redeye bass, Redeye, o

Hello 🐠 this beauty is a Redeye bass, Redeye, or Coosa Bass (Micropterus coosae) It is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family that is native to our river system. They can be found in the Coosawattee, Conasauga and Etowah Rivers.
It’s critters like this that make our waters worth protecting!

Thanks to everyone who visited our booth to say hi

Thanks to everyone who visited our booth to say hi at Chiaha over the weekend! We loved spending time with the community! 🐠

Look at those Mussels! @thebamabuzz recently ran a

Look at those Mussels! @thebamabuzz recently ran an article highlighting the reintroduction of the endangered Coosa Moccasinshell in Alabama. This reintroduction is the fruition of a long term collaboration between Georgia DNR, USFW and CRBI. Read the report linked in the bio.
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Over the past several months CRBI participated in

Over the past several months CRBI participated in a study with @waterkeeperalliance to determine how widespread our country’s #PFAS problem is- finding that 83% of waterways tested are contaminated. With high levels of contamination being found in the upper Coosa river basin. We are urging @epagov and Georgia’a EPD to make the regulation of these dangerous chemicals a priority. Our communities deserve clean water!

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Today marks 50 years of the Clean Water Act in the

Today marks 50 years of the Clean Water Act in the US, but for many fishable and swimmable water is still not a reality. Read more about this important act and what can be done to improve it for the next 50 years. 💧

A big round of applause 👏 to these incredible C

A big round of applause 👏 to these incredible Catfish Court members who helped raise over $8k for clean water in the Upper Coosa River Basin this October! 🤩

Thank you for all your hard work fundraising and to everyone who contributed to their campaigns. Your support goes a long way to ensuring fishable, drinkable, swimmable water is a reality for generations to come! 🙌
@tolestemple @hardyrealty @kellerwilliamsrealty @clayotwell17 @cosmicdogoutpost @lifeof_pine @caleighsuz

We’re enjoying the diverse wild flowers blooming

We’re enjoying the diverse wild flowers blooming along the rivers right now. Have you seen these blooming on your favorite river bank?

Good food? Good music? Good times? We got ya cover

Good food? Good music? Good times? We got ya covered! This Saturday we’re servin up fried catfish and homemade grit balls at Fiddlin Fest. Swing through and eat a fish to save a river!

Have you seen Hidden Rivers from @freshwatersillus

Have you seen Hidden Rivers from @freshwatersillustrated? It’s a beautifully filmed journey through the rivers and streams of Southern Appalachia. The film shares the beauty and vulnerability of our region as it shares the stories of the critters that call it home. If you haven’t see it tonight is your chance! Berrys Environmental Science Department is screening the film for free at Krannert Center on Berrys campus tonight, September 30th at 7:30 pm!

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