Welcome to NERA

The New Echota Rivers Alliance (NERA), a chapter of the Coosa River Basin Initiative, the Upper Coosa Riverkeeper, is a 501c3 grassroots, environmental organization based in Calhoun, Georgia. Our mission is to inform and empower citizens so that they may become involved in the process of creating a cleaner, healthier, more economically viable Coosa River Basin.

New Echota

 

 

The next paddle trip is almost here. Make a Splash on July17 with NERA, as we host an 11-mile paddle trip from New Echota to downtown Calhoun. The event will include a point-of-interest map, shuttle service, rentals and more. Don't miss it. Register now by emailing David Harrison at dlbharrison@yahoo.com or call 770-547-2275.


 

What's new at NERA?

  • NERA has a new office. We are located at 612 Red Bud Road in Calhoun.

  • Water monitoring lab. Now, we can improve our chemical water monitoring efforts by collecting, storing and testing samples in our own lab.

  • School-friendly partnerships. We have partnered with local schools to provide teachers and students access to educational resources in and out of the classroom.

  • Community connected. We are proud to be a member of the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce. It allows us to stay informed about our community, participate in area fundraisers and better serve local businesses.

  • Canoe & Kayak rental. We provide several guided paddled trips throughout the year and in the summer on the Oostanaula, Etowah and Conasauga Rivers. 

  • Riverfest Raft Race & Environmental Fair. On May 29, join NERA as we celebrate our local waterways in our first-ever fundraiser. Register to win a kayak through a $10 raffle and help support a fundraiser that will improve our waterways.

 

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