by Quinn | Oct 15, 2024 | Advocacy, Education, Lakes, Pictures, Science, Wildlife
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...
by Quinn | Jan 25, 2024 | Advocacy, Education, Lakes, Science
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...
by Abby Swain | Aug 11, 2023 | Advocacy, Education, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lake Jordan, Lake Mitchell, Lake Neely Henry, Lakes, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Science, Uncategorized
NEW FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES ARE OUT: ARE THE FISH YOU CATCH SAFE TO EAT AND FEED TO YOUR FAMILIES? BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – Last month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) released its annual fish consumption advisories, which highlight the state’s...
by Justinn Overton | Jul 17, 2023 | Advocacy, Education, Lakes, Pictures, Science
Have you ever wondered where your drinking water comes from? It’s easy to take having access to drinking water for granted. It takes great water to brew delicious coffee, soothing hot tea, refreshing lemonade, hoppy beer, and that sweet tea you love. In...
by Chad Hoffman | Jul 17, 2023 | Education, Lakes, Pictures, Science
Notes from our Field Manager on Algae The first, and sometimes the hardest, step in any endeavor is simply starting. Though the meaning from this age old adage may be simple to derive, it was never as relatable to me as it is at this very moment. Starting the nutrient...
by Chad Hoffman | Jun 6, 2023 | Education, Science, Wildlife
We have a Citizen Science opportunity to share on behalf of a partner lab at UAB. The project is studying algae that is a bio-indicator of healthy water quality. Seems like a great chance to get out and help identify streams to sample, or even learn to sample...
