​About SRWA

​The Soque River Watershed Assocation (SRWA) is a non-profit organization working to protect and restore the Soque River in Northeast Georgia. The Soque River is the only river in Georgia to begin and end all within one county, Habersham. It is a major headwater tributary to the Chattahoochee River which serves as the primary drinking water supply for the city of Atlanta. The organization, founded in 1998, is governed by a community-oriented board of directors, and has two staff members. Primary activities of the Association include: organization of a community watershed partnership; grant management of a Federal 319 project to complete a watershed assessment and draft a watershed protection plan; coordination of a community greenway project; and collaboration with local officials on conservation policy and planning improvements.

We Monitor

 

The SRWA is Habersham County’s frontline defense in ensuring clean drinking water for you, your family, and community. Each week the SRWA’s team of local volunteers called the Neighborhood Water Watch (NWW) monitors and tests key location sites along the Soque River for high E. coli bacteria levels, and other harmful contaminants. If we discover a problem, we work with Habersham County authorities to remedy the situation immediately! But sometimes we need your added help! If you happen to see or smell something coming from or near the Soque River, the local creeks, or watershed area, please contact us immediately at our office phone (706-754-9382) or email us at srwa@soque.org. The river depends on all of us to keep her safe and clean!