Celebrating Wetlands on World Rivers Day

September 19, 2024
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IP and NFWF Communications
savannah river watershed
The Savannah River watershed in South Carolina plays a vital role in filtering water and providing habitat for at-risk species.

They say you never set foot in the same river twice. What's the closest river to you? And how would you define your relationship to it? You can trace the history of human migration along the lines drawn by these waterways. Protection of rivers is crucial to securing Healthy and Abundant Forests for future generations. By encouraging practices that support water quality and wildlife, The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), IP and our partners aim to restore and maintain healthy forests and river ecosystems.

The Savannah River watershed has degraded over time, threatening the ecosystem and the drinking water supply for over 500,000 reside