by Justinn Overton | Nov 18, 2021 | Advocacy, Lake Neely Henry, Opinion, Pictures, Science, Swim Guide
GADSDEN, Ala.— Conservation and community groups filed a formal notice today of their intent to sue the city of Gadsden, Alabama for years of Clean Water Act violations by the city’s wastewater-treatment system. The city’s failure to properly maintain its system...
by Justinn Overton | Sep 28, 2020 | Lake Jordan, Lake Mitchell, Lake Neely Henry, Lakes, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Opinion, Pictures, Science, Swim Guide
It’s hard to believe we’ve wrapped up our 6th season of Swim Guide! So many aspects of this year has been unprecedented for us all. One thing we know for certain, when the world turns upside down families across Alabama turned to the Coosa River. The Coosa...
by Fish Guide Coordinator | Aug 4, 2020 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lake Jordan, Lake Mitchell, Lake Neely Henry, Lakes, Lay Lake, Science
2020 Fish Consumption Advisories Last week, Alabama Department of Public Health released the 2020 Fish Consumption Advisories… better late than never, right? Of the 213 advisories issued across 98 waterbodies in Alabama, 35 of these consumption advisories were...
by Fish Guide Coordinator | Jul 22, 2020 | Fish Guide, Fishing, Lake Jordan, Lake Mitchell, Lake Neely Henry, Lakes, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Opinion, Pictures
Casual fishing basics discussion between me, a fishing novice, and Tyler, our Fish and Swim Guide Specialist, who also happens to fish on the Montevallo Bass Fishing Team and runs an awesome jig company…. Check out his site Wicked Jigs! Alabama born and bred,...
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 | May 4, 2020 | Lake Jordan, Lake Mitchell, Lake Neely Henry, Lakes, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Science, Swim Guide
Every summer from Memorial Day until Labor Day, you can count on Coosa Riverkeeper to help your family get the skinny before you dip on the Coosa by testing water quality at popular places on the river. Our team starts sampling water quality conditions weekly...
