Athens Waterways
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Athens-Clarke County
Teaching Conservation: How Athens-Clarke County is Protecting Water
Clean water is essential for any community to thrive. From the necessity of having clean drinking water to fostering a healthy ecosystem, water conservation is not a practice that should fly under the radar, especially in a large, diverse community such as Athens-Clarke County. The average American home uses about…
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Environment
How Athens Takes on Water Pollution through Pet Waste Stations
As dogs play in Athens, their unattended waste poses an unsuspecting threat to the community’s water quality. Through the installation of pet waste stations, the county equips pet owners with waste bag dispensers and trash bins, empowering them to swiftly clean up after their furry companions. Abbey Brantley, Isabelle Atkins…
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Athens-Clarke County
Fighting Pollution: How Athens Residents are Keeping Rivers Alive
Athens residents and local groups came together early in the morning on Oct. 21 for the annual Athens Rivers Alive event. Their mission: to clean and revitalize the county’s polluted creeks, rivers, streams and trails. Rivers Alive, a statewide Georgia volunteer waterway cleanup program, celebrates its 25th annual cleanup this…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Has Some Unhealthy Waterways
Athens waterways aren’t as healthy as the naked eye can see. A 15-year study conducted by the Upper Oconee Watershed Network showed that several streams in Athens were not healthy. The study tested for conductivity, fecal coliform and dissolved oxygen. Of the nine streams tested, only three of them have improved in…