What we’re about
Paddling, hiking, painting, photographing our blackwater rivers, creeks, lakes, and swamps in central south Georgia and north Florida. Monthly outings, workshops, and other events in the Suwannee River Basin.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Meet and Greet at Banks LakeBanks Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Lakeland, GA
Join WWALS Watershed Coalition for a casual Meet and Greet at beautiful Banks Lake before our popular Full Moon Paddle! This is a great chance to meet WWALS members, chat about upcoming outings and advocacy work, and enjoy the evening air by the lake.
What to Bring:- A lawn chair
- Finger foods to share (think picnic-style)
- Your own drinks – We have no fresh water access
- Bug spray
- Pets are welcome on a leash
We’ll gather at 6:00 PM near the boat ramp area to relax, snack, and get to know each other. At 7:30 PM, paddlers will launch for the Full Sturgeon Moon Paddle. You’re welcome to stay on shore and socialize or join us on the water. Either way, we’ll wrap up when the paddle ends around 9:30 PM.
Come out and connect with your watershed community!
Free: This outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 for non-members. Please prepay online: https://wwals.net/outings
Or bring cash to the outing. Credit card payments may or may not be available.We recommend you support the work of WWALS by becoming a WWALS member today! https://wwals.net/donations
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin in Florida and Georgia by becoming a WWALS member today!
Click here for more information about this outing. - Full Sturgeon Moon PaddleBanks Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Lakeland, GA
Join us for a leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle at Banks Lake.
When: Gather 7:30 PM, launch 8:00 PM, sunset 8:20 PM, moonrise 8:52 PM, end 9:30 PM
Boats: Bring your own canoe or kayak if you have it. Thanks to Lanier County and Banks Lake Outdoors for free boat rental for these WWALS Full Moon Paddles. To reserve a kayak or canoe, please use this link: eventbrite link
Safety: Be on time. If you miss the safety briefing, you cannot paddle with us. Each person in a boat, no matter how young or old, must wear a PFD.
You must have a light for your boat or some type of light to have on yourself (glow sticks work well, or head lamp, flashlight, etc.) so other boaters can see you in the dark. It will be totally dark after sunset.
A whistle is not required, but it’s a good idea in the dark.
Leave No Trace by packing out all trash, avoiding damage to vegetation, and respecting wildlife.
Free: This outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 for non-members. You can become a member and paddle free for a year. Please prepay online: https://wwals.net/outings. Or bring cash to the outing. Credit card payments may or may not be available.
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin in Florida and Georgia by becoming a WWALS member today!
Click here for more information about this outing. - Franklinville Cleanup, Withlacoochee RiverFranklinville Landing , Hahira, GA
Clean up trash in the Withlacoochee River from Franklinville Landing in hardwood floodplain for about a mile downstream, past Cat Creek. This is mostly a walking cleanup. If you want to bring a kayak or canoe, those could also be useful, although you’re probably going to be dragging them a bit. We will also visit the nearby monument to Franklinville, which was the county seat of Lowndes County before Valdosta and before Troupville.
Bring: Cleanup materials will be provided, but if you’ve got a trash picker, bring it along.
Please follow Leave No Trace principles by packing out all trash, avoiding damage to vegetation, and respecting wildlife.
Free: This outing is free to everyone, because it is a cleanup!
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin in Florida and Georgia by becoming a WWALS member today!
Click here for lots more information about this outing. - Meet and Greet - Georgia Beer CompanyGeorgia Beer Company, Valdosta, GA
Join WWALS for a relaxed social outing where members, friends, and newcomers can get to know each other, share ideas, and learn more about our upcoming outings, clean water advocacy efforts, and volunteer opportunities.
*Georgia Beer Company will still be open as usual; we have NOT reserved the entire facility for this event.
*This event it open to members and non-members.
This is a dutch treat event. Grab a bite to eat or sample some local craft beer while you mingle. Whether you’re a long-time paddler, new to watershed protection, or just curious about what we do, this is a great chance to connect. Let’s raise a glass to clean water and strong community—we hope to see you there!
Free: This event is free to WWALS members and non-members.
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin in Florida and Georgia by becoming a WWALS member today!
Click here for more information.
