Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc

In 2024, the second largest program area was community outreach and stewardship projects, which includes our trash cleanups and 14 in-stream traxh traps. We mobilized 2,123 volunteers to remove 54 tons of trash and recyclables from the watershed, and recycled an additional 3,644 lbs. Additionally, we logged 186 youth voluteers in the water warriors programs. We also educated 9,165 students and teachers onboard our floating classrooms program. We provided 4,182 floating classroom scholarships to students from title 1 schools. 19 interns and 2 fellows gained career experience in water science and community outreach. We added 1,540 new members and held 85 community outreach events to share our mission.

In 2024, the third largest program area was our advocacy work. We wrote and delivered public comment letters and testimonies to agencies and the general assembly to protect environmental resources. We held town hall meetings to educate the public.