The Satilla River basin drains nearly 4,000 square miles of upper and lower coastal plain habitat and is home to numerous rare, threatened and endangered species of plants and animals.

The Bandalong Litter Trap floats in waterways and utilizes the water's current to guide and capture rubbish without any mechanical assistance. The Bandalong Litter Trap is durable in the harsh marine environment due to its construction of industrial-grade high density polyethylene, aluminium and stainless steel.

Gary Hopkins, president of Storm Water Systems said: “Communities across the nation like Waycross are making clean water a priority. It is no longer acceptable to have rivers and streams clogged with litter. We are proud that our home state of Georgia has taken the lead in restoring our waterways to create a more healthy, safe and enjoyable environment.”

Funding for the Bandalong Litter Trap from Storm  Water Systems was provided by the State of Georgia in an environmental infrastructure project loan, and partially financed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Trap is anticipated to be operable and in place on a canal leading to the Satilla River by the spring of 2010.