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
Annual Tree Sale
Past Events
Soque Paddle - 9AM Saturday, May 29th FULL! ...but we added a second date!
Friday, June 4th ADDED DATE!
Join us as we paddle the beautiful Soque & Chattahoochee Rivers from Cannon Bridge to Wildwood Outfitters. Along the way we will take in the sites and talk about the great Soque River. This event will be limited to the first 16 registrants, so please RSVP to srwa@soque.org. The trip is about 3mi and will take about 3.5 hours, including shuttling.
We will meet at 10AM at Wildwood (26 Megan Dr, Cleveland, GA 30528). Please be prepared to pay parking fee (a Georgia Park pass will suffice) and a $8 shuttle fee if you are not shuttling your own boats. SRWA will not be charging for this trip, but we do recommend a $15 donation if you are able. Shuttling with the group will require us to all get in a van together, so if you are not comfortable with that at this time, please make your own shuttle arrangements.
If you do not have your own boat, it is up to you to make a reservation at Wildwood on your own. Please do so in advance
We will meet at 10AM at Wildwood (26 Megan Dr, Cleveland, GA 30528). Please be prepared to pay parking fee (a Georgia Park pass will suffice) and a $8 shuttle fee if you are not shuttling your own boats. SRWA will not be charging for this trip, but we do recommend a $15 donation if you are able. Shuttling with the group will require us to all get in a van together, so if you are not comfortable with that at this time, please make your own shuttle arrangements.
If you do not have your own boat, it is up to you to make a reservation at Wildwood on your own. Please do so in advance
Herping Trip: Snakes and Salamanders, oh my! - Saturday, June 26th
Please join SRWA and Dr. Carlos Camp, Professor of Biology at Piedmont University and SRWA Board member, for a herpetology (amphibian and reptile) hike. This hike will take place from the Byron Reece Memorial trailhead (known as the most popular approach to Blood Mountain) and include looking for rattlesnakes as well as many other herps, so be prepared! While we will not be ascending Blood Mountain, the terrain is still steep and it could be quite hot in late June. Plan to bring sufficient food and water and wear appropriate attire, including closed toed shoes.
Where: The Byron Reece Memorial Trailhead off US19/129. We will be walking the Byron Reece trail for about 0.8 mi to the junction with the Appalachian Trail.
When: 8:30 AM, finished by about 1PM, Saturday, June 26th
Distance & Difficulty: ~2 miles round trip, strenuous terrain, but with many stops to look around!
Please RSVP to srwa@soque.org
Where: The Byron Reece Memorial Trailhead off US19/129. We will be walking the Byron Reece trail for about 0.8 mi to the junction with the Appalachian Trail.
When: 8:30 AM, finished by about 1PM, Saturday, June 26th
Distance & Difficulty: ~2 miles round trip, strenuous terrain, but with many stops to look around!
Please RSVP to srwa@soque.org
Saturday, July 31st Watershed Water Sampling Day.
Keep an eye out for events on the last Saturday of each month!
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:
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.
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!
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 |
