The Waterkeeper Alliance Board of Directors approved WWALS Watershed Coalition, Inc. as a Waterkeeper Affiliate on June 4th, 2015. WWALS Watershed Coalition, a Waterkeeper Affiliate, will work to conserve our central south Georgia and north Florida watersheds by combining firsthand knowledge of the watersheds with an unwavering commitment to the rights of the community and to the rule of law.

“Waterkeeper Alliance is thrilled to have WWALS as the eyes, ears, and voice for this vital watershed and community,” said Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Waterkeeper Alliance President. “Every community deserves to have swimmable, drinkable and fishable water, and WWALS is the right leader to fight for clean water in the region.”

WWALS Watershed Coalition advocates for conservation and stewardship of the Withlacoochee, Willacoochee, Alapaha, and Little River Systems watershed in south Georgia and north Florida through awareness, environmental monitoring, and citizen activities.

“WWALS' aim as a WATERKEEPER Affiliate,” said John S. Quarterman, President, “is to leverage WATERKEEPER's widespread network of Riverkeepers and campaigns to assist with our advocacy for issues that extend beyond our watersheds, for improved quality of life for all citizens whether they rely on water for drinking, recreation, agriculture, or industry. ”

“WWALS will have an incredibly important job,” added Marc Yaggi, Executive Director of Waterkeeper Alliance. “Waterkeeper Affiliates defend their communities against anyone who threatens their right to clean water, from law-breaking polluters to irresponsible government officials. Until our public agencies have the means necessary to protect us from polluters, and the will to enforce the law, there will always be a great need for people like WWALS to fight for our right to clean water.”