by Abby Brown | May 20, 2025 | Advocacy, Lake Neely Henry
GADSDEN, Ala. — On behalf of Coosa Riverkeeper, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) put Alabama Power Company on notice that the Riverkeeper intends to sue the utility to stop ongoing groundwater pollution from Alabama Power’s failed closure of its leaking...
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 Justinn Overton | Jan 16, 2024 | Advocacy, Lake Neely Henry, Pictures, Science
Riverkeeper Receives MLK Award in Response to Gadsden Sewer Organizing and Litigation 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...
by Abby Brown | Sep 25, 2023 | Events, Lake Jordan, Lake Mitchell, Lake Neely Henry, Lakes, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Pictures, Swim Guide
Coal Ash Hearing There’s leaking Coal Ash Ponds here in AL; here’s what you need to know and what you can do about it: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a virtual public hearing on Alabama Power’s coal ash program, and we need you there to...
by Chad Hoffman | Aug 18, 2023 | Advocacy, Lake Neely Henry
Land, Waters and Endangered Wildlife Saved from Destructive Project; Advocates Celebrate Local Community’s Successful Efforts Today we celebrate a significant victory for the people of Chandler Mountain, for the Big Canoe Creek watershed, and for all the living...
