Ocmulgee River User's Guide (Paperback)

Language: English

Published by University of Georgia Press, Georgia, 2021

0820358908 / 9780820358901

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Paperback. Unlike many other Georgia rivers that begin their journeys to the sea along the flanks of ridges in the relatively pristine confines of national forest lands, the Ocmulgeea name that means where water boils up in Muskogeerises inside Atlantas I-285 perimeter highway as the South River in a jungle of asphalt and concrete. In fact, its very headwaters are buried beneath a hazardous waste site. Its other main tributariesthe Yellow and Alcovyrise in Atlantas fast-growing northeast suburbs of Gwinnett County, and they too have not escaped the impacts of city life. Yet the Ocmulgee also hosts one hundred species of fish, eighty-five of which are native to the river, as well as eighteen native freshwater mussel species, including seven species found nowhere else on the planet. In the Ocmulgee River Users Guide, both novice and experienced water sports enthusiasts will fi nd all the information required to enjoy the full length of the river through Macon to its confluence with the Altamaha near Lumber City. Author Joe Cook includes detailed maps, put in and take out suggestions, fishing and camping locations, mile-by-mile points of interest, and an illustrated guide to the animals and plants commonly seen in and around the river. Day-trippers will enjoy the guides fascinating description of the cultural and natural heritage of this richly diverse waterway.FEATURES: An introduction and overview of the river Chapters describing each river section with detailed maps and notes on river access and points of interest A compact natural history guide featuring species of interest Notes on safety and boating etiquette A fishing primer Notes on organizations working to protect the river Both novice and experienced water sports enthusiasts will find all the information required to enjoy the full length of the Ocmulgee River through Macon to its confluence with the Altamaha near Lumber City in this volume. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Title
Ocmulgee River User's Guide (Paperback)
Author
Joe Cook
Publisher
University of Georgia Press, Georgia
Publication year
2021
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
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0820358908
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