‘Filling in the Water Gap’ Report Cites Successes, Opportunities
On March 8, 2011, UCR released a new report, Filling the Water Gap: Conservation Successes and Missed Opportunities in Metro Atlanta. The report reviews the past decade of water planning in the metro region and evaluates conservation practices by 10 local governments. Overall, the report finds that metro governments are stretching taxpayer dollars to improve conservation practices; however, state leaders have fallen short in providing the firm guidance, and resources, necessary for local governments to achieve the water and money savings required for the region’s water security. We also gave awards to four metro utilities for “Best in Class” conservation programs. LEARN MORE HERE
We’ve heard of spring cleaning, but this is something else! UCR, National Park Service and Trout Unlimited have joined together to organize the first-ever Sweep the Hooch on April 16, a multi-site cleanup within the 48 miles of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The level of involvement includes opportunities for walkers, waders and paddlers alike. Cleanups are a great way to develop a sense of “river community” -- this is your chance join hundreds of other river-lovers!
Our 15h annual River Revival on May 19 will raise funds for Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s work protecting the Chattahoochee River, metro Atlanta’s main source of drinking water. Ticket ($45 by May 10, $60 at the door) includes music from Ken Block and Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel, Ponderosa, and the Kicks; food and beverages; and live and silent auctions. Also, the River Rock Star Award will be presented to Rhett Turner and Jonathan Wickham, co-producers of the documentary “Chattahoochee: From Water War to Water Vision.” 
As North Georgia warms up to spring weather, paddle trips are a great way to enjoy the warmer temperatures. UCR offers River Discovery Trips, Paddle Trips and Paddle Cleanups. 
