How Use Classification of Choccolocco Creek Impacts Water Quality

by Justinn Overton | Aug 28, 2019 | Advocacy, Logan Martin Lake, Science

This year’s summer bacteriological intensive study on Choccolocco Creek, a tributary to Logan Martin Lake, has concluded! Now that we have had some time to digest the data, here are some of the major findings from this year’s sampling: 4 of the 6 sites along...

Where to Float on the Coosa’s Skinny Waters

by Justinn Overton | Aug 1, 2019 | Lake Jordan, Lake Mitchell, Lake Neely Henry, Lakes, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Swim Guide

Looking for an adventure? Look no further… The Coosa has a lot to offer to those seeking an escape from the Alabama heat. One of my favorite ways to do that is to call up my friends and family and float down some her skinny waters. Here are some places that you...

Where to catch the Fireworks on the Coosa

by Justinn Overton | Jul 1, 2019 | Events, Lake Jordan, Lake Mitchell, Lake Neely Henry, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…on the river that is. Each year Alabamians hit the road to celebrate America’s birthday at their favorite place in the country, the Coosa. We hear that the fireworks this year will be BOOMIN’ so as you...

There Must Be Something in the Water: Choccolocco Creek Bacteriological Intensive Study

by Justinn Overton | Jun 27, 2019 | Logan Martin Lake, Pictures, Science, Swim Guide, Uncategorized

This summer, Coosa Riverkeeper’s staff and interns from Talladega College’s McNair Scholarship Program are conducting an intensive 5 week study on Choccolocco Creek. Together we are investigating the presence of bacteria on Choccolocco Creek and several of its...

Coosa Riverkeeper, Oxford Water Works Board, and State Reach Settlement Agreement

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...

Why the Coosa Floods

by Justinn Overton | Feb 26, 2019 | Lake Jordan, Lake Mitchell, Lake Neely Henry, Lakes, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Pictures

Why do some lakes on the Coosa flood when others don’t? As we’ll explain, it’s because some lakes are flood control lakes whereas other lakes are what we call “run of river.” Flooding on the Coosa at Hokes Bluff photo: C.White Lay Lake,...