Volunteer environmental group wins state award

A group of seven citizen-scientists from Madison and Oglethorpe counties have been monitoring the area’s water quality for almost two years. 

 

John Robertson-performing chemical testing at Watson Mill Bridge State Park. (Submitted Photo / The Oglethorpe Echo)
John Robertson-performing chemical testing at Watson Mill Bridge State Park. (Submitted Photo / The Oglethorpe Echo)

The team saw its first victory when it successfully lobbied for state legislation banning the burning of creosote, a known carcinogen. 

 

“We had to form partnerships with other environmental …