What Is the Chattahoochee River?

The Chattahoochee River forms the southern half of the Alabama and Georgia border, as well as a portion of the Florida - Georgia border.

What is the Chattahoochee River known for?

The Chattahoochee River's name is derived from Creek Indian words meaning “painted rock.” The river drains an area of 8,770 square miles and is the most heavily used water resource in Georgia. The river arises as a cold-water mountain stream in the Blue Ridge Province at altitudes above 3,000 feet.

Is Chattahoochee River clean?

In the 1960s and 1970s dissolved oxygen levels in the Chattahoochee River threatened fish. ... But today, he says, “the river is now cleaner than it has been in decades.” Higher levels of bacteria like E. coli and pollutants are more likely after heavy rains and in the summer when temperatures rise.