Savannah Riverkeeper estimates over 678 tons of slurry into Reedy creek

PRESS RELEASE 1/4/2012

For Immediate Release:

Contact:  Tonya Bonitatibus SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER INC.

(706) 826-8991

(706) 755-4839

Day 3:  Reedy Creek Kaolin Spill

SRK estimates over 678 tons of slurry into creek

***Please watch Tonya's Day 3 video update here.
***Please read GPB's and The Republic's coverage of the kaolin spill.   

AUGUSTA, GA - January 3, 2012 - Savannah Riverkeeper Tonya Bonitatibus continued her third day assessment of the kaolin spill on Reedy Creek.  Reports now estimate over 678 tons of kaolin and surfactin slurry has made its way into Reedy Creek. 

The Savannah Riverkeeper will continue to monitor the site and keep you informed of all developments.  To obtain more information, please call the SRK Augusta office at (706) 826-8991.           

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