Withlacoochee paddle shifts downstream due to low water

WITHLACOOCHEE - The Withlacoochee River paddle will be shifting downstream at Florida Campsites Ramp because of the low water level. Release: Because of low water, we’re shifting downstream, to put in at Florida Campsites Ramp…

Army Corps blocks strip mine near Okefenokee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has reversed its decision and is blocking a proposed strip mine near the Okefenokee Swamp. Release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has reversed its October 2022…

WWALS “Name That Bass” contest

HAHIRA - A lucky person could have a chance to claim naming rights to the WWALS mascot in the "Name That Bass" contest. Release: WWALS presents the “Name That Bass” contest, for the naming rights…

Georgia Beer Co. sponsors songwriting contest

HAHIRA - Georgia Beer Company has donated a Vibe Yellowfin 120 kayak as a prize for the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest. Release: Sponsors of the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest get an additional perk, as well…

BIG Little River Paddle Race announces winner

SUWANNEE RIVER - The winner of the BIG Little River Paddle Race along with other paddlers competed in support of the WWALS river cleanup efforts. Release: Nineteen canoeists and kayakers set out on a beautiful…

BIG Little Paddle Race is back in Reed…

The BIG Little Paddle Race is back after two years with a dozen categories to win prizes, a kayak raffle, and lunch will be available. Release: After pandemic and bad weather the previous two years,…

Third Annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle

Troupville to Spook Bridge, Withlacoochee River, Mayor's Paddle, by John S. Quarterman, for WWALS.net, 27 March 2021, https://wwals.net/2021/10/26/pictures-troupville-to-spook-bridge-withlacoochee-river-mayors-paddle-2021-03-27/ The Mayor of Valdosta and the Chairman of the Lowndes County Commission partner with WWALS for the…