Sacred Waters: The Okefenokee In Peril

180 E Green Street,Athens GA 30602

20 February, 2023

Description

Join Okefenokee Protection Alliance (OPA) at the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources on February 20 at 7 PM for a free screening of the award-winning film Sacred Waters: The Okefenokee in Peril. After the film, Dr. Rhett Jackson will give a short presentaion about the hydrological threat posed by the Twin Pines mine. Then, learn about how you can take action to help save the swamp! About Sacred Waters: Sacred Waters, presented by OPA with the generous support of the National Parks Conservation Association, takes viewers into the heart of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, showcasing its mystical natural beauty, cultural importance, and incredible ecological value. But, as the title of the film sets forth, the sacred waters of the Okefenokee are in peril. The threat of a proposed mineral mine near the edge of the Okefenokee looms large, putting the natural integrity of the Swamp at risk. As the award-winning Sacred Waters brings us deeper into the Okefenokee, we understand how great this threat truly is. Sacred Waters is produced by Scrapbook Film Productions. Photos by Mark Albertin / Scrapbook Video Productions