As warmer weather settles into Northwest Georgia, the Coosa River Basin Initiative is gearing up for another season of water safety monitoring ahead of the busy summer months.

The organization’s annual Swim Guide will return just before Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day, providing weekly updates on water quality at popular recreation spots across the region. That includes well-known swimming areas along the Chattooga River in Chattooga County, as well as Weiss Lake just across the state line in Alabama.

CRBI Outreach Coordinator Courtnee Davenport says bacterial levels will be tested regularly to help keep the public informed. Results will be posted every Friday, giving weekend visitors a chance to check conditions before heading out to swim, fish, or enjoy time on the water.

The Swim Guide is available online at coosa.org and is part of CRBI’s broader mission to protect, preserve, and restore the upper Coosa River basin — a vital natural resource for communities across Northwest Georgia and beyond.

With more people expected to hit the water in the coming months, officials encourage residents to stay informed and make safety a priority when visiting local rivers and lakes.