VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Boomerang paddle from Georgia to Florida
HAHIRA - The Fifth Annual WWALS Boomerang will be a day filled with paddling from Georgia to Florida and back again. Release: Paddle down the Withlacoochee River from Georgia three miles into Florida, and back…
Georgia Power provides WWAL water testing grant
HAHIRA - WWALS and Georgia Power have partnered to provide water quality testing to keep rivers clean. Release: WWALS and Georgia Power gathered at the Little River to discuss “a great partnership that works for…
Winners announced in Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest
Photo: Winners: Emmett Carlisle, Best Song from Outside; Tracy Horenbein, Best Americana; David Rodock, First Prize and Best Song from Inside; Kyle Chamberlain, Best Folk, Kevin Stephenson, Best Country HAHIRA - The Fifth Annual Suwannee…
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…