by Justinn Overton | Jul 13, 2020 | Fishing, Lakes, Pictures, Swim Guide, Videos
We understand you may not be in a position to give today, but you can still cast an impact: Report Pollution: if you see something fishy on the water…. take pictures, note the exact location, note the time, any odor/coloration, and report pollution to us here or...
by Justinn Overton | Jun 29, 2020 | Events, Fishing, Lake Neely Henry, Pictures, Wildlife
We wanted to know the skinny on where to eat, drink, and visit around Neely Henry Lake. So, asked Hugh Stump, Executive Director of Greater Gadsden Tourism, to share some history, thoughts, and facts about the area he calls home! Hugh also serves on the Board of Neely...
by Justinn Overton | Jun 15, 2020 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lakes, Pictures, Science, Swim Guide
Summer 2020 Newsletter Issue 20: – Get the Skinny on Swim Guide 2020 – Our Work to Protect Fishermen – Meet Our Fish Guide Coordinator – Update from Your Riverkeeper Summer time is busy around our office! Dive into our Summer Newsletter to...
by Justinn Overton | May 11, 2020 | Fish Guide, Fishing, Pictures
Victoria grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast where she got to enjoy the swampy marshes of the Pascagoula and Escatawpa Rivers as well as the salty Mississippi Sound. As her family swears, she could swim before she could walk, and she later became a lifeguard and...
by Justinn Overton | Mar 24, 2020 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lay Lake, Opinion, Science, Swim Guide
The fight against the proposed Coosa River Toll Bridge is over. Last night, the Shelby County Commission unanimously voted to deny Tim James Inc. the license to build a toll bridge over the Coosa River at Perkins Landing on Lay Lake. Since we first spoke out on this...
by Justinn Overton | Mar 4, 2020 | Advocacy, Events, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lakes, Opinion, Pictures, Science, Swim Guide
2020 has started with a bang! Dive into our Early 2020 Newsletter to read about our position on the proposed Coosa River Toll Bridge, learn about E.C.Gaston Steam Plant’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit hearing, get the skinny on how many...