Vote NO on Amendment 3!

Tomorrow is Election Day! If you have not voted yet and are a registered voter in Georgia, UCR and the Georgia Water Coalition urge you to VOTE NO on Amendment #3 to the state constitution. This amendment would, in essence, let counties give developers the power to tax citizens for costs incurred in development - taxes that the counties will be required to collect. To learn how this amendment poses a threat to our citizens and water resources, click here.

Also, please VOTE YES on Amendment # 1 which will help preserve tracts of forest 200 acres or greater. Click here for more information.

To find your polling place, click here.

UCR Member Meeting at SweetWater Brewery, 11/15

Saturday, November 15, from 1-4 pm, UCR will hold its annual member meeting and party at SweetWater Brewery. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a complimentary tour and tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and live music from the Vagabonds, a "super group" of some of Atlanta's finest singer/songwriters.

The program includes special guest speaker Rep. Dubose Porter, House Minority Leader and river lover, and environmental exhibits for the whole family. UCR's store will also be open at the party, with many options for the holidays, including great deals on clearance items!

Click here for more information or to RSVP now. The first 100 people to register online will receive a limited edition UCR/SweetWater pint glass. The event is free for members and $10 for non-members. A valid ID is required for beer tasting.

Hemlock Fest This Weekend!

It’s fall again, and the hemlock trees need your help! Our north Georgia hemlocks are fighting for their lives due to the rampant spread of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, which can kill a tree in 3-5 years. The Lumpkin Coalition and UCR are working to protect these beautiful trees,
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You can help and have fun too! This Friday-Sunday, November 7-9, join festival-goers at Starbridge near Dahlonega (just one hour north of Atlanta), a beautiful 40 acre camping venue with small lake for canoeing, fishing, etc. 100% of donations/proceeds from the festival will go toward advancing the hemlocks defense against the woolly adelgid. Enjoy a variety of music, family and children’s activities, arts and craft vendors, food and drink; there will also be a silent auction.

For directions or further information on the event and the plight of the hemlocks, please visit http://lumpkincoalition.org.

Internships Available at UCR

Are you a student looking to gain experience while working to protect the Chattahoochee River? Interns at UCR are given the opportunity to really get involved and tackle tasks that are both demanding and rewarding. Internships can focus on environmental science, environmental law, special events, office administration, fundraising, communications and more. Most internships are unpaid, but offer real world experience in the non-profit business world and provide exposure and education on the challenges facing our natural resources. For more information on how to apply, click here.