Who we are
The Mission of the Soque River Watershed Association is to protect and restore the Soque River, its tributaries and watershed.
Our projects and initiatives prevent over 5,500 tons of sediment from entering the Soque each year and have resulted in the entire Soque Watershed being removed from the Georgia EPD's list of impaired waters for fecal coliform. Our work focuses on providing resources and funding to directly improve water quality in the Soque and its tributaries.
Our projects and initiatives prevent over 5,500 tons of sediment from entering the Soque each year and have resulted in the entire Soque Watershed being removed from the Georgia EPD's list of impaired waters for fecal coliform. Our work focuses on providing resources and funding to directly improve water quality in the Soque and its tributaries.
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P.O. Box 1901,
Clarkesville, GA 30523 Store front: 1387 Washington St, Clarkesville, GA |
Upcoming Events
Go birding with a pro! - Saturday, April 24th
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It's migration season again! Please join us for a fun morning bird walk. Joel Volpi birder and falconer, will lead us in our search. Meet at Mary Street Park at 8am (200 Mary St, Clarkesville, GA 30523), or look for us wandering the greenway is search of warblers, hawks, and other winged wonders. If you have binoculars please bring them, but we will also have a couple pairs to spare. RSVP to srwa@soque.org, or just show up! We'll see you there.
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Mountain Laurel Festival - Saturday, May 15th
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Stop by to say hello and check out our new t-shirts at this year's Mountain Laurel Festival! We're looking forward to getting out and about, and we'll have FREE Maps for anyone who stops by to say hello |
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Volunteers Needed!
SRWA needs your help! Right now, we need volunteers to help with several projects. Please let Becca know if you think you can help with either of these:
- We need volunteers to help staff our Mountain Laurel booth on May 15th! We will be working in 2 hour shifts throughout the day, so if you can spend a little time introducing SRWA to the community and selling our NEW t-shirts, let us know and we will get you on the schedule
- Water samplers needed! Are you able to collect and drop of water samples on Monday mornings? If so, we’re looking for you! Collecting water samples is quick (less than 5 minutes) and we will select sites convenient to you. Even if you work, you may be able to collect and drop off samples on your morning commute.
Community Garden Registration - Now Open!
Summer Abundance!
The Greenway Community Garden officially opens for the season April 1. Garden plots are now available. 10'x10' plots are just $25 and 10'x20' plots are $50 for the whole year. Please click here to access Community Garden Guidelines, application, and waiver. Just fill out the application and waiver and return to SRWA with your payment.
The success of the garden depends on involved and engaged volunteers and gardeners. Please contact SRWA if you have any questions or are interested in helping with the garden, especially with spring tilling!
The Greenway Community Garden officially opens for the season April 1. Garden plots are now available. 10'x10' plots are just $25 and 10'x20' plots are $50 for the whole year. Please click here to access Community Garden Guidelines, application, and waiver. Just fill out the application and waiver and return to SRWA with your payment.
The success of the garden depends on involved and engaged volunteers and gardeners. Please contact SRWA if you have any questions or are interested in helping with the garden, especially with spring tilling!
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, May 29th Summer Paddling trip on the Soque
Saturday, June 26th Herping field trip with Professor Carlos Camp of Piedmont University.
Keep an eye out for events on the last Saturday of each month!
Saturday, June 26th Herping field trip with Professor Carlos Camp of Piedmont University.
Keep an eye out for events on the last Saturday of each month!
Recent Events
For more details email becca@soque.org
About Us
The Soque River Watershed Assocation (SRWA) is a non-profit organization working to protect and restore the Soque River in Northeast Georgia. Founded in 1998, SRWA projects have prevent over 5,600 TONS of Sediment PER YEAR from reaching the Soque and touched un-counted students and community members. Our efforts have also created new parks for the people of Habersham to enjoy, and inspired greater conservation efforts among our local governments and industries.
The Soque River is the only river in Georgia to begin and end all within one county, Habersham. It is a major headwater tributary to the Chattahoochee River which serves as the primary drinking water supply for the city of Atlanta. The Upper Soque is a trout fisherman's paradise, while the lower stretches have equal beauty and are home to native Shoal Bass and many other animals and plants.
We rely on our community to support and direct us through our board of directors and many dues paying members. SRWA would not have lasted a fraction of this time without your support. Thank you!
The Soque River is the only river in Georgia to begin and end all within one county, Habersham. It is a major headwater tributary to the Chattahoochee River which serves as the primary drinking water supply for the city of Atlanta. The Upper Soque is a trout fisherman's paradise, while the lower stretches have equal beauty and are home to native Shoal Bass and many other animals and plants.
We rely on our community to support and direct us through our board of directors and many dues paying members. SRWA would not have lasted a fraction of this time without your support. Thank you!
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Thank you to our major Sponsors!
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River Sponsors
John and Evelyn Arrendale Ted Doll William Inman Woody Ramsey |
River Stewards
Walter Daves Jeffrey and April Johnson Rob and Angelia Kiker Matt Risser |
