Name
Water Management and Aquatic Impacts of Agriculture: Historical, Cultural, and Technical Takeaways 
Date & Time
Friday, February 17, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Description
Dive into the history of the world's river basins with Gary Granata from Rivers Connect, an ongoing project to explore and share stories of the world’s river basins and coastal regions to study their natural evolution and examine how native flora, fauna and cultures arose in these fertile regions. Hear stories of how land, cultures, native ecosystems, and waterways have been globally impacted by colonialism and industrialization. Learn from Catherine Reuter, a farmer educator at the Oxford College Organic Farm, who will discuss historical agricultural impacts on Georgia's rivers and biodiversity, and the current challenges farmers face today. She will discuss Oxford Farm's water management practices and how agricultural land use choices are vital in conservation efforts.