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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 August 2011 19:50

VISION STATEMENT

in 2000, WASS began as Long Island Creek Watershed Preservation 
Association.  In 2009 we expanded to include all watersheds in Sandy Springs.  

We welcome the involvement of all citizens.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Watershed Alliance of Sandy Springs, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the ecological balance of the watersheds of Sandy Springs, GA, through education and stream monitoring.  Our goal is to foster the preservation, character and integrity of the watersheds.

After 10 years of advocating and educating, our mission has expanded to include all 6 watersheds in Sandy Springs.  We welcome the involvement of all citizens.

All property in Sandy Springs is part of a watershed.  

The six watersheds in the city City of Sandy Springs are:

Nancy Creek, 4,567 acres

Long Island Creek, 4,224 acres

Heards Creek,4,130 acres

Marsh Creek, 3,606 acres

Sullivan Creek, 4,567 acres

Crooked Creek, 4,342 acres

GOALS

Increase awareness of watershed issues

Encourage best land management practices

Promote responsible development and land use

Advocate for our neighborhoods and local environment

Interact with county, state and federal entities to effect change

Monitor the health and safety of the stream by conducting periodic creek walks and water sampling and testing

Our watersheds feed our water supply and their health is critical to the future of our community.  Become involved.   Please contact us today!