by Justinn Overton | Jul 19, 2019 | Advocacy, Lake Neely Henry, Lay Lake, Opinion, Science, Videos
Alabama Power has decided that despite their own groundwater data, legitimate public concern, and MAJOR health risks to communities across Alabama, they are going to just leave leaking, unlined coal ash ponds on YOUR waterways. In case you forgot, here is what coal...
by Justinn Overton | Apr 30, 2019 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lakes, Science, Wildlife
There’s an organism that has been growing in the Coosa River for decades that has massive potential to damage our lakes, yet few lake homeowners and fishermen may be aware of it. It can cause skin irritation, respiratory issues and even fish kills and on top of...
by Justinn Overton | Apr 29, 2019 | Advocacy, Lay Lake
On April 16, Coosa Riverkeeper, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, notified Doug Eddleman of their intention to file suit for violations at the Village at Highland Lakes Development in Shelby County. “Sediment from the construction site at the...
by Justinn Overton | Mar 22, 2019 | Advocacy, Events, Pictures, Uncategorized
Want to congratulate Frank? He wants you to click here to support his Riverkeeper Transition Campaign. The Alabama Rivers Alliance recognized leaders from across the state at their River Celebration Awards Banquet Saturday, March 16 as part of their annual Alabama...
by Justinn Overton | Mar 1, 2019 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lakes, Pictures, Science, Uncategorized, Wildlife
In this issue: Trispot Darter: threatened!Introducing CSI: Citizen Science Initiative2019 Temp Track Season2018 FinancialsRiverkeeper Sets Sail We hope you’ll take a few minutes to learn about these important issues we’ve been working on… Click here...
by Justinn Overton | Feb 27, 2019 | Advocacy, Logan Martin Lake, Science
Last week, an Order of the Settlement was entered resolving two lawsuits alleging violations at the Oxford Tull C. Allen Wastewater Treatment Plant, which discharges treated wastewater into Choccolocco Creek. Coosa Riverkeeper, Oxford Waterworks and Sewer Board, the...
