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Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell helps hold the bass as Soque River Watershed's Association's Bass-Kissing Contest winner Bill Gresham puckers up to give it a smooch. Photo by Eric Periera.
Bass-Kissing Winner
The winner of the bass-kissing contest was Habersham County Planning Commission Chairman Bill Gresham, who raised $1,186. "I like it," Gresham said of the contest idea. "I've been a member of the [SRWA} about 20 years. {I've} been there quite a while and I used to be on the board." - The Northeast Georgian, May 23, 2018 edition.
This was the first time the SRWA had taken part in this type of fundraiser. We were very pleased with the level of participation of the 'kissers" as well as the public. The fundraiser raised a total of $2,371 towards the mission of the SRWA.
The winner of the bass-kissing contest was Habersham County Planning Commission Chairman Bill Gresham, who raised $1,186. "I like it," Gresham said of the contest idea. "I've been a member of the [SRWA} about 20 years. {I've} been there quite a while and I used to be on the board." - The Northeast Georgian, May 23, 2018 edition.
This was the first time the SRWA had taken part in this type of fundraiser. We were very pleased with the level of participation of the 'kissers" as well as the public. The fundraiser raised a total of $2,371 towards the mission of the SRWA.
Pardue mill tour, June 23rd
The tour and informational session lasted approximately one hour. We learned more about this important local cultural and historic resource and plans to protect and restore the mill. Pardue Mill is one of only three remaining grist mills in Habersham County and will be 100 years old in 2021.
SRWA is 20!
SRWA was founded in 1998 thanks to a group of dedicated local citizens who were concerned about water quality. We have been fortunate to have had support from and collaboration with many organizations and individuals through the years, but special thanks go to Sally Bethea and Katherine Baer with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper for helping us get started and to the Turner Foundation for their generosity to help keep us going. In honor of our 20th Anniversary, we have several special events and activities planned and have designed the 20th Anniversary logo above (thank you Jason Fowler!) that you will soon see on new SRWA merchandise. On the subject of merchandise... please visit our watershed store by clicking here.
During 2018, we will celebrate our history and look forward to our future as we continue our work to protect and restore the Soque River, its tributaries, and watershed. Please see the historic photographs below (thanks to Dr. Dudley Sisk for the images). Click on the photo to see the caption, and please stay tuned to our website and upcoming Soque Bulletins for more information on how you can engage with and support SRWA to ensure a clean water legacy for 20 more years and beyond!
During 2018, we will celebrate our history and look forward to our future as we continue our work to protect and restore the Soque River, its tributaries, and watershed. Please see the historic photographs below (thanks to Dr. Dudley Sisk for the images). Click on the photo to see the caption, and please stay tuned to our website and upcoming Soque Bulletins for more information on how you can engage with and support SRWA to ensure a clean water legacy for 20 more years and beyond!
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Soque River Watershed Association P.O. Box 1901 Clarkesville, GA 30523 (706) 754-9382 srwa@windstream.net |
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