Thursday, April 18, 2013
The April 13 event netted 3.7 tons of trash.
A record-number 553 volunteers helped remove 3.7 tons of trash at the 3rd Annual Sweep the Hooch event, Saturday, April 13. Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK), Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited (UCCTU) and National Park Service coordinated the multi-site cleanup at 22 sites along the 48-mile stretch of the river through the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) - which goes through Roswell. Two additional sites at the Chattahoochee Bend State Park were also part of the cleanup. The cleanup coincided with both Earth Day (April 22) and National Volunteer Month. "We’re incredibly proud of our volunteers, partners and sponsors who helped make this a record year for Sweep the Hooch. Because of sequestration and the …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
The Georgia River Network held its annual conference at the Chattahoochee Nature Center this weekend.
Over 150 river advocates from across the state of Georgia gathered at Roswell’s Chattahoochee Nature Center for Georgia River Network’s Weekend for Rivers this weekend. The annual conference and river celebration event gave people who are passionate about rivers a chance to celebrate Georgia’s unique, beautiful waterways through storytelling, partying and paddling. River-lovers expressed their passion for rivers with short, inspiring presentations and interactive forums, painting a broad picture of the state of Georgia’s rivers and the people who protect, enjoy and honor them. Presenters shared their passion for rivers through story, poetry, music and art. The annual River Celebration Party also took place with food, music, silent and …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Volunteers will clean a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River on Saturday, April 13.
Nearly 600 volunteers are expected to pull out tons of trash along the Chattahoochee at the 3rd Annual Sweep the Hooch multi-site cleanup on the morning of Saturday, April 13, according to a recent press release. The cleanup is a partnership between the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK), Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited (UCCTU) and National Park Service. Volunteers will help clean up the river at 22 sites along the 48-mile stretch of river through the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), says the CRK. "This is the kind of hands-on work that Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and our partners do that reaffirms our commitment to keeping our river clean. We’ll have volunteers paddling the river, wading in the water, and …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The event is free and open to the public on March 7 at 7 p.m.
The Roswell Historical Society is taking area residents back in time to where the city finds its start - the river. National Park Service Ranger Jerry Hightower will lead a program on the "History of the Chattahoochee River Corridor." He has been with the National Park Service since 1979 and provides walking, talking "infotainment." You can find Hightower leading hikes throughout the network of trails within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area where he typically mixes hard-edged statistics with homespun anecdotes and stories told in character. Hightower brings his special blend of facts and fun to the Roswell Historical Society in an event that is free and open to the public on March 7 at 7 p.m. The event will take place at …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The event, which promotes the farm to table movement, will be presented by Whole Foods Market at the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Unity Garden on Oct. 14.
"We built the garden just over two years ago on a little-used quarter acre area at CNC. Named the ‘Kaiser Permanente Unity Garden’ for our funders - the garden’s mission is to grow healthy, local produce and herbs and donate them, through our partnership with North Fulton Community Charities, to families that are experiencing difficult times and food insecurity," explained Libby Lintel, Community Garden Coordinator at CNC. Lintel said the year-round garden has now donated over eight and a half tons of fresh produce in over 30 different vegetables and fruits and 20 different types of fresh herbs. "Much of our success is due to our volunteers who help work in the garden and greenhouse - they range from seniors to youth, as well as …
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
The city will potentially sign a contract during Wednesday's Roswell City Council meeting with Roswell Bicycles to begin bike rental and concessions by the river soon.
UPDATED June 11, 12:23 p.m. - The contract was approved during the May 30 meeting. Local residents could soon rent and ride bicycles down by the Chattahoochee River, if the Roswell City Council approves signing a contract with Roswell Bicycles at tonight's meeting. "This is something our parks and recreation department has been wanting to do for a while," said Roswell City Councilman Jerry Orlans, who is the department liaison. The 925-B Riverside Road home at Don White Memorial Park, deeded to the city, was decided upon as the best place for the potential new business. Roswell Bicycles responded to an RFP and was considered the most suitable operator to run it, according to Orlans. If approved, Roswell Bicycles will renovate the house in …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The local river lands in third place among American Rivers top ten most endangered rivers list for 2012.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
American Rivers named the Chattahoochee River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers Tuesday, shining a national spotlight on two dam and reservoir proposals that some claim are far too expensive and would harm local waters. “The America’s Most Endangered Rivers report is a call to action to save rivers that are facing a critical tipping point,” said Jenny Hoffner of American Rivers. “We all need healthy rivers for our drinking water, health, economy, and quality of life. We hope citizens will join us to ensure a healthy Chattahoochee River and secure water supply for generations to come.” The Chattahoochee is threatened by the proposed Glades Reservoir - in the headwaters - and Bear Creek Reservoir - downstream of Atlanta. However, …
Friday, March 23, 2012
The camp is specifically designed for teens who have never rowed before.
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Friday, March 23, 2012
Ready, set, row. The Atlanta Junior Rowing Association just announced the upcoming dates for its not-to-be-missed "Learn to Row" camps over the summer. According to the AJRA, many campers have never even seen rowing before they come to camp, much less touched an oar. The two-week camps give participants an understanding of sweep rowing fundamentals, as well as equipment, terminology and safety of moving boats on and off the water. A basic workout program kicks off the class and everyone participates in rowing both four- and eight-man shells on the Chattahoochee River. Camps are co-ed for ages 12-18. Camp Schedule AM Session PM Session Session 1 6/4-6/14 M-Th 8:30- 11:00 6:00 – …
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sally Bethea's organization is responsible for helping to keep Roswell's portion of the Chattahoochee clean.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (UCR) Executive Director Sally Bethea was honored by Southern Living magazine as one of its “Heroes of the New South.” Bethea, who helped co-found UCR in 1994, won in the “Eco-Preservation” category “as an individual recognized for fighting tirelessly to preserve the beauty of the region’s natural resources,” the magazine said in a press release. “I am very honored by this recognition and pleased to accept it as one of the 200 waterkeepers around the world who are working daily for clean, healthy waterways in their communities,” Bethea said. The honorees will be featured in the magazine’s March issue, which hits newsstands on Friday, Feb. 24. Winners were chosen by the magazine and a panel of jurors, based …
Monday, February 20, 2012
Roswell is a pretty great place to live; but what would make it better? Are there problems in town you'd like to see addressed? Are there opportunities to improve our city?
An involved community can bring progress and prosperity. Roswell Patch hopes to help foster some of that engagement here on the site. As the editor, I often hear people talk about their vision for the future of this community, its schools, economy and more. But I'd like to hear from you. What do you want to see happen? Your responses can help drive local focus and, in some cases, even action. Check back every Monday for new questions so you can share your ideas, suggestions and even your own questions. Then, the following Saturday, we'll publish some of the most interesting responses, pass on your ideas for change to local representatives and often try to follow up with reports on where the community stands on the issues you've brought up…
Katha Stuart
9:29 am on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Jerry Hightower is an absolute wealth of information and very entertaining. So sorry I have another commitment and can't attend this, as it will most definitely be a fun, educational, enlightening evening. more ›