Pollution Archives - Coosa River Basin Initiative

Clean up of harmful PFAS pollution promised in northwest Georgia Coosa River Basin Initiative, SELC, settle federal case against city of Calhoun

August 8, 2024

Advocacy, Press Releases, Water Monitoring

Press release from the Southern Environmental Law CenterFor immediate release: August 8, 2024Contact:Jesse Demonbruen-Chapman, Coosa River Basin Initiative, 706-232-2724,jesse@coosa.orgTerah Boyd, Southern Environmental Law Center, 678-234-7990, tboyd@selcga.org ROME, Ga. — In one of the most comprehensive settlements of its kind in the nation,the city of Calhoun has agreed to take meaningful steps to protect northwest Georgia’swater supply from years of widespread PFAS pollution. Represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, Coosa River Basin Initiativeagreed to resolve a federal lawsuit against the…

Coosa River Basin Initiative Launches “Don’t Sink the Can” Anti-Littering Campaign with Support from International Paper

July 19, 2024

Advocacy, Education, Press Releases, Uncategorized

Rome, GA – July 19th, 2024 – The Coosa River Basin Initiative (CRBI) is excited to announce the launch of the “Don’t Sink the Can” anti-littering campaign, with generous support from International Paper. This initiative, created in partnership with Cedar Creek RV Park, Euharlee Creek Outfitters, Castaway Kayaks and Etowah Adventure Company, invites outdoor enthusiasts to help protect our rivers by packing out their trash. As part of the campaign, participating outfitters will provide reusable bags to paddlers and adventurers,…

The Importance of Macroinvertebrates

August 21, 2023

Blog Posts, Education, Restoration

What Are Macroinvertebrates? Macroinvertebrates serve as the ecological cleaning services in aquatic ecosystems. While the name may sound unfamiliar at first glance, Northwest Georgia is home to many macroinvertebrates you likely know, such as Crayfish, Mayflies, Dragonflies, Clams, Mussels, and more! While here these small and sometimes bothersome creatures may seem like little more than pests, they’re actually crucial to our rivers’ ecosystems. These organisms affect even our local water sources such as the Coosa River Basin and serve an…