Daniel Cardelino

Photojournalist

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A Peoples Chattahoochee

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School: Georgia State University

A fisherman prepares his rod f...ly changing climate.

A fisherman prepares his rod for a fly fishing expedition on the western shores of the Chattahoochee River. The Chattahoochee, a Native American name translating to "painted rock," is one of three major rivers in the world that carries trout through a metropolitan city. The health of the river has become a serious concern in recent years as a result of outdated water management and a rapidly changing climate.

Waiting for the weather to sub...munity on the river.

Waiting for the weather to subside, Atlanta Rowing Club members rest as a fellow club passes by. The non-profit currently holds the United States' second largest regatta; with 1,200 boats and a total of 9,000 seats racing every November, fostering community on the river.

Ashley Rodgers (left) and her ... Atlanta.

Ashley Rodgers (left) and her staff at Rodgers Greens and Roots work to pick mint destined for an Atlanta restaurant. Rodgers Greens and Roots, a 15-acre farm that backs up to the river, is a women-owned farm located on the Chattahoochee using organic and sustainable practices to provide produce to families and businesses in Metro Atlanta.

Rashaunda Fleming poses for a ...atural ecosystem of the river.

Rashaunda Fleming poses for a portrait at the Chattahoochee National Park Service headquarters. Working at the visitor center, Fleming sees people come to enjoy the park spanning 48 miles under Buford Dam. While the dam provides energy to families in metro Atlanta, dams can also exacerbate environmental damage by increasing water temperatures and encouraging invasive species, altering the natural ecosystem of the river.

Deepak Guruag rarely skips a d...selections of Trout.

Deepak Guruag rarely skips a day fishing for trout. Since his migration to the states 11 years prior, he has delivered his daily catch back home to his wife. Diverse communities rely on the Chattahoochee for subsistence - often traveling hours to locations with the best selections of Trout.

Landmark Chruch’s yo...ple visited the National Park.

Landmark Chruch’s youth soccer team practices drills at Jones Bridge Park near the river to prepare for an upcoming game. Recreation is a big part of the public connection to Chattahoochee; In 2020, 3.1 million people visited the National Park.

Magdelena, a worker with Rodge...with an open heart.

Magdelena, a worker with Rodgers Greens and Roots, tosses a bucket from her working area while picking peppers. She arrived before sunrise this Thursday morning to prepare. Magdelena is one of the many diverse members of this farm working diligently with an open heart.

Daniel Guzman Morales, the Tra...r nothing in return.

Daniel Guzman Morales, the Tractor and Equipment Manager at Rodgers Greens and Roots, discusses the procedure before a day of planting. Similar to Daniel, the Chattahoochee supports a community and asks for nothing in return.

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A Peoples Chattahoochee

Copyright Daniel Cardelino 2024

Updated Dec 2021

Location Georgia

Topics Agriculture, Arts, Conservation, Journalism, Landscape, Minority, Photography, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Water

A People's Chattahoochee

From a national park service ranger to farmers and hardworking fishermen, "A People's Chattahoochee" explores the lives of many living along the largest river in Georgia and the efforts to preserve and restore its natural resources.

Taken from July - August 2021

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