Satilla Riverkeeper

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Satilla Riverkeeper

To protect, restore and educate about the beautiful and ecologically unique Satilla River.

The Satilla Riverkeeper serves to protect, restore and educate about a uniquely beautiful ecological system, the Satilla River.

08/31/2026

Don't miss the Satilla Riverkeeper' s Roastin' with our Riverkeeper!

Join us for an evening of fresh oysters, great food, and good company while supporting the protection and preservation of the Satilla River. Bring your friends and be part of a fun tradition that helps make a difference for our local waterways!

RSVP: https://www.satillariverkeeper.org/roastin-with-our-riverkeeper.html

08/30/2026

This week we are shining the spotlight on "Dog Vomit" slime mold. Don’t let the name scare you away!

It's bright yellow, foamy appearance earned it the nickname “dog vomit slime mold,” but there’s nothing gross about what you’re seeing. Warm, damp conditions can bring these unusual organisms out onto mulch, logs, and forest floors. Slime molds can grow and spread through their environment in search of food. They help break down organic material and play an important role in forest ecosystems.

So, the next time you spot something that looks suspiciously like a pile of yellow dog vomit in the woods… take a closer look! You may have found one of nature’s strangest and most fascinating organisms.

08/28/2026

Coffee, Community & the Satilla River!

Join Satilla Riverkeeper at the Laura S. Walker State Park Interpretive Center on Thursday, September 10th at 9:00 AM for Coffee & Community!

We’ll grab a cup of coffee, connect with fellow river lovers, and enjoy a relaxing walk along the nature trail. It’s a great opportunity to get outside, meet new friends, and learn more about the work we’re doing to protect the Satilla River.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just curious about getting involved, we’d love to have you join us! Bring a friend and come enjoy a morning of coffee, community, and the beauty of our watershed.

Come sip, stroll, and connect with us!

08/26/2026

The Satilla River is our home, our playground, and a place worth protecting, and keeping it beautiful takes all of us!

Join Satilla Riverkeeper for our River-wide Cleanup on Saturday, September 26th! Grab your friends, family, paddling crew, or coworkers and help us make a difference for the river we love.

Volunteering is a great way to get outside, meet fellow river lovers, and give back to the Satilla. Every piece of trash we remove helps protect the river and the wildlife that depend on it.

Sign up today and be part of the team! Together, we can make a big impact from the headwaters to the coast.

Register now: https://forms.gle/Y4NhAFAuLu3a7zNR9

08/24/2026

What a wonderful day on the water!

This past Saturday, Satilla Riverkeeper members came together for a beautiful paddle on the Satilla River. It was the perfect opportunity to enjoy the river we love, connect with fellow river friends, and celebrate the community that makes protecting the Satilla possible.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this membership paddle such a special day! We’re grateful for our incredible members and their continued support of the Satilla River.

Here’s to many more miles on the water together!

08/23/2026

Welcome to this week's Satilla Species Spotlight! Today, we're shouting out the Southern Leopard Frog. If you've ever hiked along a wetland, you've probably seen or heard them. This species is on the smaller side and has a characteristic "leopard print" spotted pattern. The Southern Leopard Frog is a key indicator species, so if you see them in abundance you know you have a healthy ecosystem!

08/21/2026

The blackwater of the Satilla River is more than a beautiful reflection of Georgia’s coastal plain, it is a living part of our heritage. Its dark, tea colored waters carry the story of the forests, wetlands, wildlife, and communities that depend on this remarkable river. Protecting the Satilla means protecting the natural beauty and life that its blackwater sustains.

08/19/2026

Please leave glass out of the river, and out of campfires.

At the last Satilla Riverkeeper cleanup, one of our volunteers cut themselves on glass that had been left behind as litter along the river’s edge.

Broken glass isn’t just unsightly, it can seriously injure volunteers, paddlers, anglers, wildlife, and anyone enjoying the Satilla.

Please don’t throw glass bottles into campfires. Glass can break or shatter from the heat, leaving dangerous shards behind that can injure people and wildlife.

If you bring glass to the river, please pack it out. Leave your campsite and the riverbank cleaner and safer than you found them.

Let’s protect the Satilla and keep it safe for everyone. 💙

08/17/2026

Join us for our Membership Paddle on Saturday, August 22! Enjoy a morning on the water, connect with fellow members, and experience the beauty of the Satilla River while celebrating our shared commitment to protecting this incredible natural resource. We hope to see you on the river!

Register: https://forms.gle/czsj26LSgTgK8vtf6

Address

5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Road
Waycross, GA
31503

Telephone

+19124218972

Website

http://www.satillariverkeeper.org/

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