Chattahoochee Riverkeeper recently announced its inaugural Waterfest will be happening this Earth Day at Midland Greenway in Gainesville.
The event is free to the public and will feature live music from the Let There Be Rock School as well as performances by Malachi Mills, Fukushima Tuna, Sweet Auburn String Band and Velvet City Sound.
The festival will also serve as a fundraiser for water conservation efforts in and around Lake Lanier and the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River.
Since 1994, CRK has employed strategies including water quality testing, litter cleanups, research and education as part of its mission to protect the Chattahoochee watershed.
CRK also co-manages the Lake Lanier Aquatic Learning Center which one of only two “floating classroom” experiences in the state to provide education programs for both students and teachers.
“With the important goal of reaching new community members of all ages and spreading the word about our growing programs in the headwaters, we are very excited to host this new, one-of-a-kind event,” says Mallory Pendleton, the festival organizer and CRK’s Headwaters Outreach Manager. “Celebrating CRK’s efforts alongside fellow organizations is really meaningful on its own, but doing so in a way that is inclusive to all community members and with the City of Gainesville’s support is all the more special," she said.
The festival will feature an Environmental Expo where guests can socialize with other local organizations and an online silent auction which will showcase local artwork.
Waterfest begins at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 at Midland Greenway.
