Those who support and enjoy the Ogeechee River as a source of recreation, income and local pride will soon have a chance to catch up on matters relating to the region’s most prized natural resource.  

Ogeechee Riverkeeper, celebrating its 10^th anniversary this year, has scheduled its annual meeting for 4-7 p.m. Saturday, August 29 at Love’s Seafood Restaurant. The popular local eatery, a longtime supporter of Ogeechee Riverkeeper and the waterway itself, is at 6817 Chief O.F. Love Road in Savannah. The cost is $15 per person, which includes heavy appetizers, music, awards ceremony and non-alcoholic beverages. Children younger than 10 are admitted for free.

After attendees have been brought up to speed on the progress and development of the river and the organization, ORK will recognize its Volunteer of the Year, Monitor of the Year, Business of the Year and Education Partner of the Year. As the finale, one hardworking and loyal supporter will be honored with this year’s Legacy Award.

“We’re really looking forward to our upcoming meeting at Love’s. It’s important that Ogeechee Riverkeeper preserves the strength of our ties to community supporters and advocates. We want to keep them in the loop at all times, and this gathering will be especially festive since ORK is celebrating its 10 year anniversary right now,” Riverkeeper Emily Markesteyn said.

Waits & Co. will provide live musical entertainment for the event, and a cash bar will be available. Proceeds benefit the Ogeechee Riverkeeper, a 501(c) (3) whose mission includes river preservation work, advocacy efforts and outreach.

To celebrate a decade of protecting the Ogeechee River Basin, ORK also launched a newly revamped paddle program, hosted Paddle Georgia and has participated in other events to raise awareness.

To learn more about Ogeechee Riverkeeper, please visit www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org or call 866-942-6222.