Keeping Watch Over Our Waters Since 2010
Our organization works to answer the simple questions like “is it safe to swim?”, “are the fish safe to eat?”, and “what can I do to make the Coosa healthier for my community?” to ensure the public is aware of issues that impact the river, recreation, public health, and property value.
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Coosa Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect, restore, and promote the Coosa River and its tributaries. We are a citizen-based nonprofit organization working to improve water quality, protect valuable habitat, and promote recreation and public health along the Coosa River in Alabama. We patrol the waterways, educate the public, and advocate for the river. Coosa Riverkeeper is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
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Coosa River Basin Initiative and Coosa Riverkeeper Join Forces to Monitor PFAS Contamination in the Coosa River Basin
In response to growing concerns about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their potential impact on public health, the Coosa River Basin Initiative (CRBI) and Coosa Riverkeeper are pleased to announce their collaboration on a crucial project aimed at...
Coosa Riverkeeper files Notice of Intent to Sue Alabama Power
GADSDEN, Ala. — On behalf of Coosa Riverkeeper, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) put Alabama Power Company on notice that the Riverkeeper intends to sue the utility to stop ongoing groundwater pollution from Alabama Power’s failed closure of its leaking...
Extinction Graveyard and Hospital for the Threatened & Endangered
Until the late 60’s, the Coosa River was a vast habitat for 147 species of fish, 91 species of snail, and 53 species of mussels. After the Coosa River was impounded with 7 Alabama Power Dams, these aquatic species lost the necessary means for their survival. For our...
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