The Georgia River Network will host the Georgia Rivers Gala at the Atlanta History Center on Aug. 22 to honor river protectors and support the future of river recreation.
As a storm front moved across Georgia in the overnight hours Sunday and throughout the day Monday, heavy rainfall caused flooding on roadways and rivers swelled. The National Weather Service is urging residents to be aware of possible flooding conditions and to exercise caution when driving.
Ashley Desensi’s love for nature runs deep. At 35, she is protecting Columbus’s water resources, advocating for native plant growth and invasive species removal, and finding joy through nurturing her three children. But she had to come through many struggles first.
Until 2012 and 2013, portions of the Chattahoochee were un-dammed and reengineered, creating a 2.5-mile urban whitewater course. A two-part story will take a trip down the Chattahoochee to explore the economic gains and environmental challenges over the last decade that have incurred from this $26 million restoration project.
The government is expected to issue its first water shortage declaration for the river, which supplies more than 40 million people. That will mean hardships for farms, recreation and Indian tribes.
