Our Soque River Watershed
The Soque River Watershed Association (SRWA) works to protect and restore the Soque River, its tributaries and watershed. We're a a nonprofit, membership supported organization made up of individuals, institutions and businesses interested in the preservation and protection of the Soque River watershed.The Soque River watershed is the "Heart of Habersham County" and is completely contained within the County boundaries. This fact, makes the Soque River one of the most unique watersheds in the state of Georgia and the nation, being the largest watershed in the Georgia to begin and end in just one county.
The Soque River is a vital resource locally and also contributes to the quality of drinking water for millions downstream in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. By protecting this local resource, the citizens of Habersham County have a unique opportunity to be a model for watershed protection.
If you'd like to keep up with our long list of projects including: streambank restoration, stormwater treatement / infiltration, water conservation, locally grown food, organic farming, sediment reduction, native plants, and a full range of sustainability practices, we highly encourge you sign up for our SOQUE BULLETIN e-newsletter. Just click on the SOQUE RIVER LOVER canoeist on the left and email us your name, address and any special interests and we'll sign you up. Just mention BULLETIN in the subject line.
SRWA - Latest News
The SRWA is working on a strategic plan this month that will guide all our projects for the next 3 years…and WE NEED YOU to share with us your ideas and suggestions of what you think are the best OUTCOMES for the SRWA to focus on. Click the sweatshirt to see our 10-question survey. We'll enter everyone who completes the survey in a drawing to receive an SRWA sweatshirt (S,M, L, and 2XL only)! |
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Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to our end of year fundraiser! We're pleased that we topped our $3,000 goal by about $100! |
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Jason Zink of North Carolina State University talks about the streambank restoration project recently completed at the property of Carol and Lamar Whiting in Clarkesville. See more pictures on our Facebook page. |
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The SRWA has joined forces with Webb's world-award-winning Mountain Honey! We have two different packages, the "bitty pack" and the "whopping pack." Click the picture for more details and to order. |
Want info on creating a rain garden, harvesting rain water with barrels, the Clarkesville Greenway, cattle exclusion projects and more? See our PUBLICATIONS PAGE. |
Farmers interested in considering a water quality improvement project on their farms are encouraged to read our new publication "Livestock Alternatives for Cleaner Water" |
