Savannah Riverkeeper

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RAFFLE ALERT- Supporting Veterans for Clean Water water sampling.

Nascar Weekend Package of 4 tickets at Talladega Raceway in Lincoln, Alabama
- 2 tickets for Oct 5th and
- 2 tickets for Oct 6th
(both in the Gadsden Section G)

Oct 5th is the - Nascar Xfinity Series, United Rentals 250 Saturday,
Oct 6th is the - Nascar Cup Series, Yellowood 500 Sunday

The raffle starts on 8/16/2024 at 12:01 am - 9/08/2024 11:59 PM

The winning ticket will be pulled on 9/09/2024 at 2 PM EST on Veterans For Clean Water Facebook Live site.

Proceeds benefit Veterans For Clean Water
https://bit.ly/NascarRaffle

Edit: her name is Debbie as in the snack cakes.

Augusta is expected to receive heavy rainfall within the next 36 hours due to Tropical Storm Dana. While our plants and crops will benefit from the rain, please exercise caution as you plan for the week. Be mindful of navigating low-lying areas and driving in heavy rainfall. Stay safe.

These are the two main high resolution models we look at on a day to day basis. They rarely seem to agree most days, but they're locked in on Debby for the next 36 hours showing very similar rain totals. There will likely be a sharp cut-off in rain totals across the CSRA with some areas seeing less than 1", while others see close to 8". The hardest hit areas look to be Emanuel, Burke, Jenkins, Screven, Allendale, Barnwell, and Bamberg County over the next 36 hours. Stay updated on the forecast!

🌳 Augusta Residents! 🌳

Join us in supporting the addition of a full-time city arborist to the City of Augusta's staff!

Tomorrow, we'll be at the City Council meeting to support the addition of this role in preserving our beautiful urban canopy. Don't miss Mr. James Hawkins speaking on the value of a city arborist (see item F on the attached agenda).

Your voice matters—let's make a greener Augusta together! 🌿

🗓️ Date: Tomorrow, TuesdayAugust 6th 2024
⏰ Time: 2 PM
📍 Location: Commission Chamber on the second floor of the Municipal Building at 535 Telfair St, Augusta, GA 30901

Tomorrow's Agenda: https://shorturl.at/g4vOW

See you there! 🌱

Attention residents of Savannah who need to store a boat during the storm, you are welcome to store it at our office in Augusta. Please reach out here on FB and let us know if you are planning to bring your boat here. We have a secure facility that has plenty of space.

IF Savannah and Charleston can preserve their historic trees, why can’t Augusta? That’s what elected leaders asked the city staff Tuesday — and didn’t get a clear answer.

Augusta staff is put on the spot over downtown tree teardown Augusta Commission members met at the committee level, taking up several matters — including tree removals that have sparked an uproar.

Great work North Augusta Parks Recreation and Tourism! Excellent addition to our waterfront ❤️🔥😎

A very successful meeting last night in Augusta regarding tree removal. Watch until to end for a quote from the Savannah Riverkeeper.

Our work is not finished. Please stay tuned foe info about upcoming meetings and discussions regarding city projects that impact our community.

‘Go back to the drawing board’: Telfair Street tree removal meeting

# # # 🌳 Town Hall to Save the Augusta Trees Happening Now! 🌳

📅 **Date:** Today
🕒 **Time:** Happening now
📍 **Location:** Heritage Academy

We’ve got 79 tree huggers and counting…

“Opponents to tree removal in downtown Augusta invited to address commission”

We didn’t have a chance to address the Augusta Commission yesterday but we showed up and our numbers were strong.

Our chance to speak out will be Monday, July 22nd at Heritage Academy, 333 Greene Street Augusta, GA 30901 at 6pm. Come and make your voice heard!

Opponents to tree removal in downtown Augusta invited to address commission Growing opposition to the removal of dozens of trees in the way of the Telfair Street project has the mayor inviting opponents to address the commission

🌳 **Tree Cutting Stopped Till Monday! 🌳**

Photos of trees cut yesterday on the 700 block of Telfair street.

Great news! Tree cutting has been halted until at least Monday. But we need your help to make it permanent!

📅 **Public Meeting:** Join us at 6pm on Monday, July 22nd at Heritage Academy to revisit the project. 333 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901

🗣️ **Your Voice Matters:** Please come and show your support for keeping our trees.

📞 **Take Action:** Contact the Mayor’s office by dialing 706-821-1831 and tell them to keep the trees and preserve the culture of downtown Augusta!

Let’s protect our green heritage together!

Help save our trees!

Call the Mayor’s Office: Let them know you want to save this historic tree. The number to dial is (706) 821-1831

Attend the Committee Meeting: Show your support in person tomorrow at 2pm. Municipal Building 535 Telfair St. Suite 260 Augusta, GA 30901

🌳 Ring the Alarm! It's a 🌳

Our voices are being heard and the commissioners have acknowledged our concerns about the historic crape myrtle on Telfair Street. But we need to keep the momentum going.

We can't save every tree but we need to save as many as we can--including the historic crape myrtle.

The impact of losing these trees extends beyond aesthetics. For example, when similar tree removal occurred on 5th Street, a small business experienced a dramatic increase in their electric bill, doubling it to $2,000 per month. This highlights the practical and financial consequences of losing our urban canopy.

Take Action Now:

💬 Message your Commissioner Let them know how important it is to save this iconic tree.

Leave a comment, click like, and share!

Together, we can make a difference. Let’s ensure our voices lead to action!

Augusta road work puts state champion tree on chopping block Dozens of trees are slated for removal to clear the way for the Telfair Street widening project including one recognized by the state

There has been an explosion and an ongoing fire in the lower portions of the Savannah Port this am. Please be careful if you are in the area or planning on being on the water today in the lower river. https://www.facebook.com/share/rRJkLw82fJExdeCh/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Savannah Fire on scene of structure fire near the ports Savannah Fire is on scene for a structure fire near the ports Saturday morning.

Go for a dip this weekend!

Great news again!!! For the 5th week in a row all of our sampling sites are safe for recreation! So, get out in the water!!!!!! We thank all of our sponsors who so graciously partner with us to make it possible to do what we do!!!!!!

Say hello to Diesel!!!!!!

Welcome Diesel, our newest member!!!! Diesel is 8 months old. He was born on November 10th, a fitting birthday for a Veterans For Clean Water mascot...as it is the Marine Corps birthday!!! He is an amazing member and loves belly rubs and treats!! He is working hard to prepare for his role as Santa's Little Helper in December! We are proud to have him as part of our ever growing team!!!! Thank you Canine Pawsabilities for allowing him to be a big part of Veterans For Clean Water!!!!

Check out this new initiative with Savannah River Brewing Co. and Veterans For Clean Water!!!! Spot the VFCW Battle Wagon, and get a free Savannah River Brewing Co. cold brew!!!! ID required...friends and family of Savannah Riverkeeper are not eligible....sorry folks, we have supplied yall with enough good brew!!!!!

🌊 **Veterans for Clean Water Update!** 🌊

- Collected over 300+ water samples to test bacteria levels
- Provided weekly water quality updates on the Swim Guide app
- Ensured safe water quality for Ironman events
- Collected over 300+ tires and hundreds of pounds of trash

We’ve been working on two major projects:
1. **Butler Creek Restoration**: Clearing debris to restore the creek as a recreational waterway.
2. **Trash-Catch Systems**: Deploying three systems to manage watershed trash, thanks to WaterGoat.

How can you help?

**Get Involved & Sponsor a Testing Site!**
Businesses can make a significant impact by sponsoring a site. Let's make a difference together!

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Ready to hit the water this weekend?

Download the Swim Guide app for the latest updates on water quality and swimming safety!

Available for FREE in your phone's App Store, Swim Guide offers photos, maps, and a list of swimming areas so you can dive in with confidence. 🌊💙

⚠️ Attention Beachgoers! ⚠️
Man of War has been spotted in our waters. Recognize its blue, balloon-like body and avoid it at all costs. If you see one, steer clear and stay safe!

Man of War has been spotted at Tybee--and if they are at Tybee, it is reasonable to assume they are also on Hilton Head, Dafuskie, and other surrounding beaches.

Identification: If you see a blue, balloon-like creature on the beach or in the water, steer clear. It’s a Man of War, and its sting can be dangerous!

Safety Tips: Stay out of the water if you spot one, and don’t touch them even if they’re on the shore. Their tentacles can still sting!

Emergency Advice: If stung, rinse the area with vinegar or seawater, not fresh water, and seek medical attention immediately.

The race by Utilities departments to not be held responsible for the PFAS poison coming out of their outfalls has begun... Augusta is 2nd highest in PFAS discharges in Georgia. Savannah city Council just allowed legal to sue those upstream providing PFAS into their intake.. meanwhile Augusta is slated to get the PFAS product line that caused Solvay Chemicals to pay $370+ million to New Jersey for the contamination they caused. There are no state standards in GA for PFAS.

Let Them Drink PFAS: Chemical Industry, Water Utilities Seek to Block Protections Against Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water WASHINGTON ­— The chemical industry and water utility trade associations filed lawsuits against the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule to limit six toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water. PFAS, known as forever chemicals, are infamous for their extreme toxicity, persistence in...

Congratulations Richmond County Marshal's Office and Ramone Lamkin, Richmond County Marshal.

We will be back to challenge you again!!

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And the BBQ Champion is Ramone Lamkin, Richmond County Marshal !

Get ready for some seriously awesome raffle prizes, rain or shine!

We've got some fantastic door prizes up for grabs, including a BBQ Champ Pro Basket and a retro old-school phone booth! 📞🎉

Join us TODAY at Savannah River Brewing Co. for our BBQ showdown between Richmond County Marshal Ramone Lamkin and Marine Truck Carlson! 🍖🔥

Don't miss out on your chance to win these incredible prizes while enjoying family fun, good food, and great vibes! See you there! 👀🎉