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Happy Friday from the duck family at Tanyard Creek

Happy Friday from the duck family at Tanyard Creek boat ramp on Lake Allatoona 🐣 Give these guys an emoji in the comments!

We’d like to give a big shout out to our interns

We’d like to give a big shout out to our interns who have shown up every week to sample and test the rivers, lakes, and creeks you love in our watershed! 💧 Their commitment makes #swimguide possible!

2022 Catfish Court nominations are open and we hav

2022 Catfish Court nominations are open and we have some fierce competition brewing! We’re accepting nominees through next week. Who do you want to see awarded the honor of Catfish Royalty? Find out more & nominate through the link in our bio 👑

Which spot is best to dip into the water this week

Which spot is best to dip into the water this weekend? Get the latest data in E.Coli levels at good.org/swim-guide through the link@in our bio. 🤿🛶🎣

It’s that time of week again! Our weekend Swim G

It’s that time of week again! Our weekend Swim Guide is live! 😎 Looking forward to getting out on the water? Find the best spots to dive in at coosa .org/swim-guide 💧

We have some colorful and fun merch to keep you lo

We have some colorful and fun merch to keep you looking and feeling cool all summer! Snag yours in the link in our bio.

Want to grab a 🍻 with us? And protect our wate

Want to grab a 🍻 with us? And protect our watershed? 💧 Head over to @riverremedybrewingco now through September!

We find so much litter at our #swimguide water mon

We find so much litter at our #swimguide water monitoring sites. And what happens to trash next to the water? It ends up in the water and in the bodies of the aquatic critters we love to see out in the wild. Bummer.

Want to help keep our water litter free? Pack out whatever you bring in with you when you’re enjoying nature! Bring a trash bag and properly dispose of your litter.

You can also sign up to volunteer for clean ups with our friends at @keepromefloydbeautiful ! 🗑♻️

Together we can keep the swimming and fishing spots we love clean 💧

All sites are a go for Week 10 of swim guide 🤩

All sites are a go for Week 10 of swim guide 🤩 With warm weather and low E.Coli levels it’s a great weekend to get out on the water. Where will your go? Find the inside scoop on swim spots at coosa.org/swim-guide through the link in our bio.

Week 10 Swim Guide results are live! 🤿 Find out

Week 10 Swim Guide results are live! 🤿 Find out what sites are best to swim this weekend through the link in our bio. 🌊 Where will you get out on the water this weekend?

Nothing beats the shade of a sycamore tree in the

Nothing beats the shade of a sycamore tree in the Georgia summer! Where’s your favorite spot to catch shade by the water?

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We’re seeking Catfish Royalty! Do you know the

We’re seeking Catfish Royalty! Do you know the next queen or king? From now until October 8th the competition will be fierce as our regions best of the best compete for the coveted Catfish Crown! Who will be crowned victorious at this years Fish Fry at Fiddlin’ Fest? We can’t wait to find out! Nominate your favorite local celebrity via the link in our bio.

We’re getting out on the river September 17th to

We’re getting out on the river September 17th to celebrate the Clean Water Act turning 50 this year. We will have boats available, first come first serve. And there will be an after party @riverremedybrewingco with The Unusual Suspects playing live 🛶 Sign up at Coosa.org or through our bio.

The results are in! Where will you swim this week

The results are in! Where will you swim this weekend? Get the latest info on which sites failed for E.Coli at the link in our bio.

4 sites failed, 26 sites passed this week! Go to

4 sites failed, 26 sites passed this week! Go to the link in our bio to get the skinny before you dip.

It’s that time of week again! We’re out check

It’s that time of week again! We’re out checking for E.Coli at your favorite swim spots. We expect higher levels with the rain we’ve been seeing in our area. Swim safer! Check back tomorrow for this week’s results!

😂Seriously though, river otters live all around

😂Seriously though, river otters live all around our river basin. Here’s some more info on these incredible critters from @georgiawildlife website.

Otters are an important indicator species as to the quality of habitats where they are found. This is because the otter is a strict carnivore and contaminants that occur in the environment may concentrate in the otter over time in a process known as biomagnification.

River otter primarily use waterways as travel paths but do cross-land between rivers or streams or ponds and often have well worn paths, which are regularly used by otters for years. Otter use scent posts along these paths and waterways to mark territories and communicate with other otter in the area. Chirps, chuckles, grunts, whistles, and screams are also used by otter for communication.

River otter, especially males, may occupy up to 50 miles of a stream throughout the course of a year. Females generally have much smaller home ranges and may range over as little as 7 miles of a stream.

Otters range in size from three to almost five feet long from nose to tip of tail. They may weigh from 15-30 pounds. Females are typically twenty-five percent smaller than males. Its’ tail makes up almost 1/3 of the length of the otter and is flattened to aid in swimming. The hind feet of the otter are webbed and the ears and nose have valves that close when the otter submerges to make the otter watertight. The otter can stay submerged for up to 4 minutes and dive to depths of 60 feet. It can swim at an average speed of 6-7 miles per hour and run up to 15-18 miles per hour.

This weeks moment of peace brought to you by the s

This weeks moment of peace brought to you by the sweet gum trees and the clouds on the Oostanaula River in Rome, Ga. Thank you for helping us protect the water 😊 Become a member today and support the stewardship of these waters by following the link in our bio. 🌊

Want to paddle with us? CRBI is hosting a 6 mile p

Want to paddle with us? CRBI is hosting a 6 mile paddle trip down the Etowah to celebrate 50 years of the Clean Water Act! We will have a lunchtime discussion about how the CWA chartered a course for cleaner rivers and where the law stands today. We have limited spaces and boats are first come first serve so sign up today via the link in our bio.

Results are live! It’s going to be a beautiful

Results are live! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend. Where’s the best spot to swim? Check out our swim guide to find out! And share it with your favorite friends! coosa.org/swim-guide/ (Linked in the bio)

¡Los resultados están en directo! Va a ser un fin de semana precioso. ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para nadar? ¡Echa un vistazo a nuestra guía de natación para averiguarlo! ¡Y compártelo con tus amigos favoritos! Coosa.org/swim-guide/ (Enlazado en la biografía)

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