Georgia's fundraiser for Georgia River Network

Hey Friends! It's time, once again, for me to try to raise some money to help Georgia River Network protect our rivers. GRN works tirelessly to protect all of our rivers so that we can enjoy pure, healthy water for drinking water, fishing, swimming, paddling, and a host of other recreational activities. And to help educate folks on the value of our rivers. They need our help, however, to make all this possible. As you well know, it takes money and lots of it to do just about anything these days. And in this era of budget cuts for environmental protections, we, ourselves, have to take action to assure these precious resources are safe-guarded. So, I ask you to please consider making a contribution to help me help GRN. Together we can make a difference and keep clean water flowing for all. Thank you!

I've included information about Georgia River Network, Inc. below.

Mission Statement: Georgia River Network is working to ensure a clean water legacy by engaging and empowering Georgians to protect, restore, and enjoy our rivers from the mountains to the coast.The Need: Many of Georgia’s 70,150 miles of rivers and streams are treasures, needing care and protection. Others need help to restore them back to their original grandeur. Georgia’s rivers provide habitat for many endangered and threatened plant and animals, and Georgia ranks third in the nation (behind Tennessee and Alabama) for different types of native wildlife in and around our rivers and streams, with at least 269 different kinds of freshwater fish native to the state. Our rivers and streams provide recreational opportunities for families, whitewater enthusiasts, anglers, swimmers, and boaters. They beautify our communities and countryside. They nourish coastal marshlands, estuaries and fisheries. They provide water for industry and drinking water for millions of people. Today, many forces threaten or negatively impact Georgia’s rivers. The most urgent and critical issues include increased demand for water supply which may eventually lead to water shortages and lack of water pollution control. Currently, about 60% of Georgia’s monitored streams and rivers are not clean enough to meet their designated uses. Georgia River Network works to address these needs by engaging Georgia’s citizens in the protection and restoration of Georgia’s rivers; offering direct assistance, training and workshops to empower citizens to restore and protect their rivers.