❋
Seven Rivers RC&D
“OUR MISSION is to work together with the local people we serve to improve our communities by exploring opportunities for community growth and development and by seeking solutions to the problems we may face.”
“OUR VISION is local people working together to develop, enhance, and protect our resources for the betterment of our economy and environment.”
Our Service Area:
The Seven Rivers RC&D Area is situated in southeast Georgia and is adjacent to the Coastal Georgia RC&D Area. Runoff from the area is divided between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The majority of the area lies in the Atlantic Coastal Flatwoods Major Land Resource Area. The terrain is low and flat, and the streams are wide and sluggish.
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness Area are located in Ware, Clinch, and Charlton Counties. Cultural resources are abundant and are very important to the local residents. Water, wildlife, and timber resources dominate this remote, primarily rural area.
The northernmost counties in the Council area are engaged in a wide variety of field agriculture and livestock operations. The southern counties are approximately 80 percent woodlands with some livestock operations. Groundwater is sufficient for municipal, industrial, and irrigation of crops.
Council Area Counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Brooks, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Ware & Wayne.
Seven Rivers received a grant from USDA Rural Development. This very successful program, beginning in 2010, with these grant funds we have assisted 249 homeowners with safe drinking water. In 2021 the grant name changed to Rural Decentralized Water System program and septic systems were added to the program. Low-income homeowners can now apply for a well, septic system or both if needed. Since adding the septic to the program we have been able to help 18 homeowners with new septic system which in turn helps communities to have a healthier environment. The loan will be financed at 1% interest up to 15 years if necessary.
Rural Decentralized Water Systems Project
