by Justinn Overton | Oct 28, 2020 | Advocacy, Pictures, Science
If Alabama Power is allowed to leave their toxic coal ash on the banks of the Coosa River they are not just jeopardizing public health or the river- they are jeopardizing with an entire local economy that thrives around the lake. Submit Comments to ADEM by 11/17 Learn...
by Justinn Overton | Oct 2, 2020 | Advocacy, Events, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lakes, Opinion, Pictures, Science, Swim Guide, Videos, Wildlife
Fall Newsletter Issue 20: Swim Guide Water Quality Averages Fish Guide is Reelin’ in Good Info Our 10th Anniversary Update from Your Riverkeeper Enjoy our Fall Newsletter to learn about the water quality averages from the 2020 Swim Guide program, read an update...
by Justinn Overton | Sep 21, 2020 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Opinion, Science, Wildlife
Last year, I shared my “origin story.” Where my passion for the Coosa and fight for the natural world intersected in a ditch arguing with my dad about wanting to splash in it. He said it’d make it sick. Well, Dad… you were right. Last...
by Justinn Overton | Sep 14, 2020 | Advocacy, Events, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lakes, Pictures, Science, Swim Guide, Wildlife
Ten years ago today, a small group of concerned citizens founded Coosa Riverkeeper. We’ve fought polluters, torn down dams, educated the public about where it’s safe to swim and fish, and advocated to our government leaders about the importance...
by Justinn Overton | Sep 10, 2020 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lakes, Opinion, Pictures, Swim Guide, Wildlife
Day of Service Jake, our Patrol Member and newest AmeriCorps VISTA, chose to spend his National Day of Service talking with Officer Vance Wood, an Alabama Conservation Enforcement Officer, about his service to our nation and to the citizens of Alabama. Below is a...
by Justinn Overton | Aug 19, 2020 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Opinion, Pictures
Interview between Victoria, a fishing novice, and Sadie, a young competition bass fisher who fishes for the Briarwood team! We talk shop about fishing the Coosa, equipment, and so much more. What is your home waterbody? If it’s different from your home...