Nantahala Run / Class II+(III)
Upcoming Events
I Broke My Paddle - Now What?Have you ever thought about what happens on the river after you break or lose your paddle? Are you...
Flatwater paddle: Bull Sluice (Morgan Falls) Lake / Saturday, July 31stTrip Coordinator - Dan MacIntyre Meet at Azalea Park on River Road in Roswell at 10:00am. We will paddle upstream...
- Chattooga IV, Saturday, July 31, 2021
For time and meeting place, please contact Roger Nott. In the event that high water (usually over 2.2, depending on...
- Broken Nose Eddy Clinic
This clinic is for intermediate paddlers who are up for a challenge. Joe Gudger from ACE Kayaking will be teaching...
- GCA Board Meeting via Zoom
This meeting will be held using Zoom Meetings. To join us, please follow these steps from your phone, PC or...
Wildcard Class II - Saturday, August 7thTrip Coordinator - DS Allen Wildcard options depending on level: Broad or Upper Hooch, or if both are low, a...
Powerhouse to Reliance, Hiwassee River Class II - Saturday, August 7thThis is a Class II whitewater trip for trained beginners and up. Please contact Carol at 404-597-2128 for meeting place...
Nantahala Run / Class II+(III) / Sunday, August 8thTrip Coordinator - Bill Timpone Participants should be comfortable with the Upper Hooch. Email Bill at aircons@bellsouth.net along with your...
Powerhouse to Reliance, Hiwassee River Class II Paddle - Sunday, August 8thThis is a Class II whitewater trip for trained beginners and up. Please contact Carol at 404-597-2128 for meeting place...
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.