The Weeks Act of 1911 appropriated money for purchasing lands cut-over by "timber barons" to create our national forests.

The Fall / Winter 2011 Chattooga Quarterly is now available! This quarterly’s topics include:

• Buzz’s comments on the “Cognitive Niche,” discussing how humans are unique in how we relate to the natural environment.
• Strengthening Our Mussells in the Chattooga River, highlighting the role freshwater mussells play in the Chattooga and what we can do to protect them.
• The Weeks Act Remembered, remarking on its 100 year anniversary.
• Oconostota, The Great Warrior of Chota, remembering one of the most influential chiefs among the Cherokees.
• Watershed Updates
• Members’ Pages, dedicated to honoring our donors and volunteers who help make our mission a success.

You can view the issue here in PDF format.