Canoochee River

A Tributary of the Ogeechee River-Evans County Georgia

Blackwater River
Edge of the Canoochee River
Public boat ramp-Jerry Bacon Park

The Canoochee River is considered “blackwater”.

A blackwater river is typically a slow-moving waterway flowing through forests, swamps, or wetlands. As vegetation decays, tannins seep into the groundwater or drain into lakes and streams, making transparent, acidic water that is darkly stained, resembling black tea. Because of this blackwater rivers typically have a lower (more acidic) pH level.” To read more click here

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you are enjoying the sites of Coastal Georgia and South Carolina.

Alice

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