28th Annual GCA Chattooga River Cleanup
Upcoming Events
Paddle More, Swim Less - Saturday & Sunday, June 26 & 27, 2021Note: This event is limited to 10 participants, and is currently full. Beginner & Trained Beginner Whitewater Kayak...
- Work the Falls Clinic
Would you like to spend some time on the Nantahala Falls and figure out what works for you with a...
- 28th Annual GCA Chattooga River Cleanup
We will meet at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the US Forest Service Chattooga River parking lot at...
Lower Chestatee Summer Run - Class I - Sunday, June 27thTrip Coordinator - Bill Timpone The Chestatee River is a scenic class I run. It is a nice beginner’s run. ...
Hiwassee - Powerhouse to Reliance (Class II) / July 3rd and 4thTrip Coordinator - Terri Abbott This is a Class I-II trip for trained beginners and up. I will be camping...
Nanty Paddle - Saturday, July 17, 2021Let's meet at the Forest Service parking lot above Patton's Run on Wayah Rd at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 17,...
Middle Ocoee (Class III) / Sunday, July 18thTrip Coordinator – Jay Davis Come have some Class III FUN on the Middle Ocoee, Sunday, July 18th. The Ocoee...
Pirates Paddle Too! - Tuckaseegee Class II-III / Saturday, July 24th♠ Trip Coordinators - Terri Abbott and Allyson Davis Ahoy, Me Hearties! Yo Ho Ho! Pirate attire welcomed (Not required),...
Upper Hooch Intro to River Running - Saturday, July 24thReady to get more out of your time on the river by learning the basics of solid river running? Join...
With the Covid-19 (coronavirus) situation unfolding, the GCA will either cancel or postpone upcoming events as needed in accordance with the newest official guidelines. Our plan is to announce changes approximately 14 days in advance. Thank you for your patience and stay safe, everyone.
There is no more beautiful paddle in the world than the Okefenokee Swamp but the swamp is in grave danger.
Donate now to stop a proposed titanium mine at the swamp’s border and protect it from future development! ACT NOW TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!
HOW TO DONATE
The first $1,000 in total contributions will be matched by the GCA. Please donate below in $1 increments. Example: Enter 10 for a $10 contribution.
- Twin Pines Minerals, an Alabama mining company, proposes to build a mine on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp that would create unknown risks to the water level in the swamp and, for certain, create noise, light and air pollution. For more information, click on this link: Mine Threatens Okefenokee Swamp
- With recent changes to the Federal Clean Water Act, Federal environmental organizations have lost their ability to stop the mine. So it is up to the state of Georgia and the efforts of environmental groups and individuals to save the swamp.
- GCA is a member of the Georgia Water Coalition (GWC) which is advocating before the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Division to deny the necessary permits for the mine.
- GWC’s campaign involves developing a local groundswell of opposition to the mine and funding is needed to support this effort. For more information or to participate directly with GWC, contact Dan MacIntyre at dmacintyre4@gmail.com.
- The GCA Board has authorized a $1,000 contribution to GWC from the River Protection Fund.
- GCA will also match the first $1,000 in total contributions received, dollar for dollar. ACT NOW TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED –The Georgia Water Coalition (GWC) has a long history of representing Georgia’s waters in matters before the state of Georgia. GWC has formed a committee to advocate before Georgia DNR and EPD to deny permits necessary for the mine. This involves contacting Georgia Officials (the Governor and the members of the Board of Natural Resources).
If you have any ability to contact GOVERNOR KEMP, any of his MAJOR DONORS, or members of the GEORGIA BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES, please email Dan MacIntyre at dmacintyre4@gmail.com.