
Flood Warning System Upgrade
In 2022, with a help from a Wiregrass RC&D grant, the Flood Warning System (FWS)–operated and maintained by the CPYRWMA–received additional gauges. The FWS currently consists of 22 rain/river gauges located at strategic locations in eight southea …

Giving Garden Revitalization
The Elba Giving Garden consists of 20 raised beds, a tunnel house, an outdoor classroom, a rainwater harvesting system, and a pollinator bed. It was built, and is maintained, by volunteers. All of the produce grown at this site is distributed wee …

Coffee County Soil and Water Conservation District Groundwater Festival
The Coffee County 4th graders attended the Groundwater Festival on April 21, 2022. They rotated through three stations: Edible Aquifers, Water Cycle Bracelets and Filtration. The day ended with an awards ceremony for winners of the previously held Pos …

Water Rescue Equipment
The Elba Volunteer Fire Department was able to acquire Water Rescue Equipment, including two vessels and a trailer. This equipment fills an operational gap in equipment to properly respond to water-related emergencies.

Coffee County Forestry & Wildlife Field Days
This program is a hands-on forestry and wildlife learning activity for fifth graders. Students are rotated through 5 forestry and wildlife activities which includes learning about a live owl, gopher tortoise, and amphibians. Forestry activities inc …

Thermal Imaging Camera for Elba Volunteer Fire
The Elba Volunteer Fire Department purchased a new FLIR K55 thermal imaging camera with a grant from Wiregrass RC&D. This purchase has already served the community in answering numerous fire-related incidents where firefighters used the equip …