Coosa River Basin Initiative

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

SSWIM REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 💧🌱Are you or your students’ ready to dive into real-world STEM? Join the SSWIM Youth Symposi...
09/03/2026

SSWIM REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 💧🌱

Are you or your students’ ready to dive into real-world STEM? Join the SSWIM Youth Symposium to create projects where they can work with mentors, and compete for thousands in grants & awards!

Register by September 11th!

Need some inspiration? Scroll to see the Darlington Green Team’s SSWIM journey! Their Silver Creek project earned the Ecosystem Award + $1,000 prize!

Could your project be next? 🌎

Introducing our next summer intern, Eliyah Ochoa! 🌱From Eliyah: “Hey, my name is Eliyah Ochoa! I’m a sophomore at Berry ...
09/01/2026

Introducing our next summer intern, Eliyah Ochoa! 🌱

From Eliyah:
“Hey, my name is Eliyah Ochoa! I’m a sophomore at Berry College, and I’m an Environmental Science and Political Science Major. Around campus, I enjoy hiking, spending time with friends, and participating in the fun student organizations Berry offers, such as Orgullo, ECO-Club, and Bonner. I wanted to be a part of Swim Guide this summer to help make a difference and raise awareness about water-related issues. Swim Guide perfectly channeled my passion for the environment into hands-on experience!“

Stay tuned for our next two intern highlights!

💧 **WEEK 15 Swim Guide results are LIVE!**We’re in the home stretch! **28 of our 29 sites passed this week**, with just ...
08/28/2026

đź’§ **WEEK 15 Swim Guide results are LIVE!**

We’re in the home stretch! **28 of our 29 sites passed this week**, with just one site exceeding the EPA’s threshold for E. coli.

We test weekly for **E. coli**, a key indicator of bacteria pollution. When a site fails, it means E. coli levels exceeded the EPA’s threshold of 235 MPN/100mL, increasing the risk of illness for swimmers.

🏊‍♀️ **Heading to the water?** Check this week’s results before you go:
👉 Swim Guide app (free on iOS + Android)
👉 Link in our bio

Next week is our **final week of summer testing!** Thank you to everyone who has supported Swim Guide this summer and helped us keep sharing important water quality information across the Upper Coosa River Basin. đź’™

08/27/2026

Our completely unofficial Swim Guide pyramid, Dance Moms edition 🏊🏼‍♂️

Are you curious to see the actual rankings of which sites failed this week? Check in tomorrow at noon to see our Swim Guide results.

Disclaimer: This is NOT an actual ranking of Swim Guide sites and was made purely for fun! Our rankings were based on how many times each site failed this summer!

Register by September 11th! 🌱Calling all Northwest Georgia Middle & High School STEM students + educators! 
Join the SSW...
08/27/2026

Register by September 11th! 🌱

Calling all Northwest Georgia Middle & High School STEM students + educators!

Join the SSWIM Youth Symposium to:
 •Create innovative watershed projects
•Collaborate with professional mentors
•Compete for thousands in STEM grants and awards 
 •Develop your career readiness skills and discover careers in environmental science

WEEK 14 Swim Guide results are LIVE — the weekly water quality update for 29 swimming and boating spots across the upper...
08/21/2026

WEEK 14 Swim Guide results are LIVE — the weekly water quality update for 29 swimming and boating spots across the upper Coosa River basin, from Weiss Lake to Lake Allatoona. 💧

We test for E. coli, a key indicator of bacteria pollution.

If a site fails, it means E. coli levels exceeded the EPA’s threshold of 235 MPN/100ml - increasing the risk of illness for swimmers.

Find out which sites failed and which are good to go before you hit the water:
• coosa.org/swim-guide

Or check the free Swim Guide app (iOS + Android) 📲

This work is powered by members and donors. Help us keep testing and sharing results all summer:
Donate now → www.coosa.org

 CRBI CleanWaterMatters

Take a look at what SSWIM is all about! đź’§SSWIM students have the opportunity to innovative watershed projects, work alon...
08/04/2026

Take a look at what SSWIM is all about! đź’§

SSWIM students have the opportunity to innovative watershed projects, work alongside professionals, compete for STEM grants, and present their work at Berry College this spring.

Interested? Join our virtual information session on August 11th to learn more!

đź’» Register: coosa.org/youth-symposium

WEEK 11 Swim Guide results are LIVE — the weekly water quality update for 29 swimming and boating spots across the upper...
07/31/2026

WEEK 11 Swim Guide results are LIVE — the weekly water quality update for 29 swimming and boating spots across the upper Coosa River basin, from Weiss Lake to Lake Allatoona. 💧

We test for E. coli, a key indicator of bacteria pollution.

If a site fails, it means E. coli levels exceeded the EPA’s threshold of 235 MPN/100ml - increasing the risk of illness for swimmers.

Find out which sites failed and which are good to go before you hit the water:
• coosa.org/swim-guide

Or check the free Swim Guide app (iOS + Android) 📲

This work is powered by members and donors. Help us keep testing and sharing results all summer:
Donate now → www.coosa.org

 CRBI CleanWaterMatters

Continuing with our summer intern highlights, we’re excited to introduce to you Suzie Abbas! From Suzie: Hey! My name is...
07/29/2026

Continuing with our summer intern highlights, we’re excited to introduce to you Suzie Abbas!

From Suzie:
Hey! My name is Suzie, and I am a junior studying chemistry at Kennesaw State University. I joined Swim Guide because I wanted to do my part to protect our rivers, which hold many diverse and endemic species native to these areas. I love to crochet, read, and find new movies and shows to watch! My favorite part of the week is when I’m able to go out with my friends and family.

SSWIM season is back! 🌱And we’re calling all Northwest Georgia Middle & High School STEM students + educators! The Stude...
07/28/2026

SSWIM season is back! 🌱

And we’re calling all Northwest Georgia Middle & High School STEM students + educators!

The Student Symposium for Watershed Innovation & Management (SSWIM) gives students the opportunity to investigate real-world water challenges, work alongside scientists and educators, and discover careers in environmental science.

Join us for our virtual information session on August 11th to learn more about this year’s program and find out how to get involved.

📅 Virtual Information Session: August 11th 
💻 Register today: coosa.org/youth-symposium

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