Ocmulgee River user's guide /
"Unlike many other Georgia rivers which begin their journeys to the sea along the flanks of ridges in the relatively pristine confines of national forest lands, the Ocmulgee-a name that means "where water boils up" in Muskogee-rises inside Atlanta's perimeter highway as the South...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Athens :
The University of Georgia Press,
2021.
|
| Series: | Georgia River Network guidebooks.
Wormsloe Foundation nature book. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: | "Unlike many other Georgia rivers which begin their journeys to the sea along the flanks of ridges in the relatively pristine confines of national forest lands, the Ocmulgee-a name that means "where water boils up" in Muskogee-rises inside Atlanta's perimeter highway as the South River in a jungle of asphalt and concrete. In fact, its very headwaters are buried beneath a hazardous waste site. Its other main tributaries-the Yellow and Alcovy-rise in Atlanta's fast-growing northeast suburbs of Gwinnett County, and they too have not escaped the impacts of city life. Yet the Ocmulgee also hosts 100 species of fish, 85 of which are native to the river, as well as 18 native freshwater mussel species, including seven species found no where else on the planet. In the Ocmulgee River User's Guide, both novice and experienced water sports enthusiasts will find all the information required to enjoy the river, including detailed maps, put in and take out suggestions, fishing and camping locations, mile-by-mile points of interest, and an illustrated guide to the animals and plants commonly seen in and around the river. Daytrippers will enjoy Joe Cook's fascinating description of the cultural and natural heritage of this richly diverse waterway. FEATURES: an introduction and overview of the river; chapters describing each river section with detailed maps and notes on river access and points of interest; a compact natural history guide featuring species of interest found along Georgia's rivers; notes on safety and boating etiquette; a fishing primer; and notes on organizations working to protect the river"-- |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | "Published in Cooperation with Altamaha Riverkeeper, Yellow River Water Trail, Ocmulgee River Water Trail, and South River Watershed Alliance." |
| Physical Description: | 1 volume : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780820358901 0820358908 |