Spring 2022 Newsletter

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Our 2021 Financials
Nutrients on the Coosa
Coosa River named 5th Most Endangered River in the US
Meet our New Team Members
Get the Skinny on Swim Guide 2022

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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...

Riverkeeper Receives Award & Gadsden Sewage Overview Litigation Update

Yesterday, our Staff Riverkeeper/Executive Director was awarded the Floyd L. Donald Community Service Award at the oldest Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Gadsden. Justinn received this award for her outstanding service to protect vulnerable communities and...

The Oxford Quarry Plant: A Quick Look into Environmental Concerns

The proposed 431 Quarry near Oxford has stirred significant concern among conservationists, particularly us at Coosa Riverkeeper. The 350-acre quarry (set to be operated by Pillar Materials, LLC) has the potential to impact water quality, local wells, and the overall...