Savannah River Basin
by: Emy Rodas
Basic Facts
Location: Savannah River, South Carolina
Major City: Savannah (several smaller surrounding cities)
Counties located in Savannah River: 4
Native Plants
Rocky Shoals spider Lily- Known as the Cahaba Lily
Wild Cocoa Tree- known as Theobrama Cocoa
False Rue Anemone- known as Rue Anemone
Native Animals
Speckled King- known as Lampropeltis Getula Holbrooki
Flatwoods Salamander- Known as Ambystoma Cingulatum
Striped Newt- Also known as Notophthlamus Perstriatus
Water Quality of Savannah River Basin
- One-fourth of its stream segments are managed by the state to maintain their exceptional water quality
- Rain and melting snow pick up eroded sediments, pesticides, fertilizers and road salts and carry them to streams and lakes.
Water Pollution
- Paved and unpaved roads and developed areas is an emerging threat to water quality
- Alteration of natural areas may damage wildlife habitat and harm surrounding waters.
Fun Fact!!
The Savanna River Basin is 10,577 square miles: 5,821 square miles in eastern Georgia, 4,581 square miles in western South Carolina and 175 square miles in southwestern North Carolina.