Georgia Environmental Protection Division

Swimming and sliding down rocks in the South Fork of the Broad River is a popular way to spend hot summer days at Watson Mill Bridge State Park. Environmental groups are working to protect the water quality there. (Photo/Jack Keys)

Swimming and sliding down rocks in the South Fork of the Broad River is a popular way to spend hot summer days at Watson Mill Bridge State Park. Environmental groups are working to protect the water quality there. (Photo/Jack Keys)

Steps being taken to protect South Fork of Broad River

Alex Perri
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Local clean water proponents moved one step closer to a big win recently when the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) announced a local section of the South Fork of the Broad River will be reclassified for recreational use.