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
Greenway Garden Blueberry Pruning - February 27th
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Looking for a low key, outdoor get together? Join us at the Clarkesville Community Garden for some blueberry pruning, chit-chat, and hot chocolate. We'll spend a relaxing morning pruning a few bushes, then take a walk along the greenway. No prior pruning experience necessary! We'll have some pruners to share, but if you have some of your own please bring them.
Park next to the Old Clarkesville Mill (583 Grant St, Clarkesville, GA 30523) and walk along the greenway to the two greenhouses where we will meet at 10:30AM. The Community Garden has been a great outlet for local gardeners and a great learning location for many beginners over the years. We are looking forward to another great season starting April 1st 2021. |
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!
Stream Clean up - Saturday, March 27th
SRWA is once again joining Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to host a cleanup site as part Sweep the Hooch. We will be at Jackson Bridge from 9AM-noon. Join us! As always for cleanups, please be prepared with sturdy shoes and we will provide trash bags, gloves, and a few litter pickers. Register through Chattahoochee Riverkeeper or by emailing SRWA.
STREAMBANK WORKSHOP
Fenwick Woods
Join us from 10 AM to 12:30 PM to learn about streambanks, learn how to make minor repairs, and ask questions about your own streambank problems! We will meet at 528 Fenwick Woods, Clarkesville (please arrive on time so we can let you through the gate).
Please plan to practice social distancing and bring your mask.
For more details email becca@soque.org
Please plan to practice social distancing and bring your mask.
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 |
