Georgia programs
Rivers AliveStatewide volunteer waterway cleanup program.Georgia Environmental Protection DivisionState environmental programs, rules, permits, and contacts.Georgia EPD Complaint Tracking SystemPublic portal for environmental complaints and records.Keep Georgia Beautiful FoundationLitter prevention, recycling, and community improvement.
Federal learning and conservation
EPA Watershed AcademyFree watershed education and training.EPA Harmful Algal BloomsHAB identification, health, prevention, and response.EPA Nutrient PollutionCauses, effects, and actions related to nitrogen and phosphorus.USDA NRCS Riparian Forest BuffersStreamside trees and shrubs as a conservation practice.NOAA Dead ZonesHow hypoxia forms and why nutrient pollution matters.
Use observations responsibly
Photographs, dates, locations, weather notes, and precise descriptions can help agencies and property owners understand a concern. Avoid entering private property or contaminated water to collect evidence.