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Protecting one of North America's Most Biologically Diverse River Systems Since 1993 Protecting North America's Most Biologically Unique River System Since 1993

10/16/2026

A day outside is always made better with our CRBI hat! It’s great if you’re out on the river, exploring trails, or just enjoying the outdoors. 🍁

Find these in CRBI’s shop at coosa.org/shop

Our merch is designed by local artists, and every purchase goes directly to preserving, protecting, and restoring the upper Coosa River basin.

Shop now and make a difference! 💧

10/15/2026

Are you curious to explore how ‘Forever Chemicals’ are shaping the upper Coosa River basin?

CRBI’s new interactive PFAS StoryMap takes a closer look at the history of PFAS, their presence in Northwest Georgia, Dalton’s land application systems, municipal responses and lawsuits, and what the future could look like.

Using GIS maps and interactive visuals, you can explore PFAS sampling sites, see where the carpet industry is located throughout Northwest Georgia, and learn what a land application system looks like.

This StoryMap is a great place to start if you’re new to the topic or looking for a full overview of PFAS in our region.

Explore the full PFAS Story Map using the link in our bio or at coosa.org/pfas/

10/08/2026

Our summer PINterns, Eliyah Ochoa and Eli Hoshide, wrapped up the summer at the Emerging Innovators Conference, where they presented the work they completed with CRBI!

This summer, Eliyah and Eli used GIS Mapping to create some exciting new resources for our community. Together, they created a brand-new PFAS StoryMap to help educate the public about “forever chemicals,” their history, and their impact on our region. They also updated our Swim Guide and Recreation StoryMap, making it easier to navigate and learn about our local waterways.

Want to check them out? Visit our website or click the link in our bio!

10/06/2026

2026 Swim Guide Recap! 💧

As summer is officially over, we’re looking back at an incredible Swim Guide season:

•4,320 miles covered
•464 samples collected
•85 E.coli alerts
•6 interns from 4 universities

Together, we kept our community informed and our waters safer for swimming, fishing, and exploring. None of this would have been possible without our amazing team and supporters!

To join our mission and support our programs you can become a member today through the link in our bio.

10/01/2026

Friends! We are still looking for 4 or 5 more volunteers to join us *this* Saturday!

Have a few hours to spare? Click the link to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4AF23A1F8C52-66077304-fiddlin #/

09/24/2026

🎉Volunteer Opportunity! 🎉

CRBI is looking for volunteers on Saturday, October 3rd to help with our children’s art booth during Fiddlin’ Fest! We will be making stamps of aquatic critters, while helping festival-goers learn a little more about the incredible biodiversity found in the Coosa River Basin. We need your creativity and energy to make this booth a success! 🎨🐟

There are still shifts available! Message us or sign up via the link in our bio!

09/17/2026

As summer winds down, we’re wrapping up another successful season of Don’t Sink Your Can! 🚮

With the help of our amazing partners —

Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, Keep Bartow Beautiful, Etowah Outdoors, Fast Printing & Signs, Euharlee Creek Outfitters, Cedar Creek RV, and River Ratz Tubing & Kayak

— hundreds of boaters were given re-usable bags to keep trash out of our rivers 🙌🏼

Did you know? Aluminum cans can take up to 500 years to break down and even then the small pieces remain in the environment negatively impacting wildlife— but its durability also means that aluminum is infinitely recyclable! Every can packed out makes a difference.

Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who joined us in protecting the river this season. 🐟♻️

09/15/2026

Looking back at summer with our Swim Guide intern, Eli Hoshide!

Follow Eli through a day as a Field Tech sampling for E. coli in the Upper Coosa River Basin! 💧

09/11/2026

Meet another fantastic summer Swim Guide intern! Introducing Hayden Fields 🌱

From Hayden:
“Hello! My name is Hayden. I am the Comms Intern/Field Tech/Lab Alternate for Swim Guide. I am a senior at the University of North Georgia. I am a biology major. The reason Swim Guide and CRBI stuck out to me to was because of the environmental microbial monitoring aspect of the program. My research project at UNG also involves microbes in the environment, so I was super excited to get more experience in something I’m passionate about. After I graduate, I would like to continue on to graduate school to study microbiology and Biochemistry. Beyond that, Swim Guide is a very fun program to be apart of. I love getting to experience a little bit of everything and the entire team is great. Aside from Swim Guide, I enjoy reading, watching movies, hanging out with my friends, and cooking.”

And that’s a wrap on our 2026 summer intern series! It’s been an incredible few months getting to know this talented group! We’re beyond proud of you all. Go do great things, team! 🫶🏼

09/10/2026

REGISTER NOW! 🌱 - Application deadline is September 11th

CRBI’s Student Symposium for Watershed Innovation & Management (SSWIM) is looking for middle + high school teams ready to take on real-world challenges in conservation and STEM.

What’s in it for students?  •Compete for thousands in STEM grants
•Work with professional mentors
•Build hands-on science + leadership skills
•Present at Berry College this spring
•Explore careers in natural resources
 Don’t miss your chance to create change in your community!

👉 Apply today & secure your spot!

coosa.org/youth-symposium

Address

5 Broad Street
Rome, GA
30161

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17062322724

Website

http://www.coosa.org/

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The Compassion Center
325 Old Mill Road, Cartersville

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