Hands-on, community science
Our River Rendezvous series provides a one-day snapshot of water quality in the Chattahoochee River Basin while engaging communities in hands-on environmental stewardship.
In 2013, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper partnered with Alianza de cuencas hidrográficas del oeste de Atlanta to organize the first Westside River Rendezvous, the biggest one-day water sampling event ever held in the Proctor Creek watershed. Following the success of Westside River Rendezvous, CRK worked with a network of community partners to expand River Rendezvous to other parts of the Chattahoochee watershed.
These events are fun, family-friendly opportunities to demonstrate that we all have a hand in protecting our water resources.
Get involved
No previous water monitoring experience is needed! Participation in River Rendezvous is free and we provide all the necessary supplies. Volunteers gather for a brief training before heading out to nearby creeks (either on foot or by car) with their water sampling kits. After collecting their samples, volunteers return to the starting point for lunch while our staff and interns begin analyzing water quality in each sample.
Questions about River Rendezvous? Contact Jess Sterling, CRK Technical Programs Director, at [email protected].
River Rendezvous by Region
Columbus River Rendezvous
In partnership with Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center of Columbus State University
Headwaters River Rendezvous
In partnership with Upper Oconee Watershed Network (UOWN)
Southside River Rendezvous | April 5, 2025 – register now!
In partnership with ríos americanos, Clayton State University, Finding the Flint, Flint Riverkeeper, South River Watershed Alliance
Encuentro con el río Westside
In partnership with Alianza de cuencas hidrográficas del oeste de Atlanta
Support River Rendezvous
Help ensure the success of these events! Click below or email [email protected] to become a sponsor.
Learn more about our work!
We monitor water quality throughout the Chattahoochee watershed every day. Explore our programs aquí.
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