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...
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...
by Justinn Overton | May 30, 2019 | Events, Lakes, Swim Guide
Things you may be thinking right now… at the start of summer: It’s not the heat—it’s the humidity. Is it hot enough for ya? Man, it’s hot as all get-out! It must be 90 in the shade. You could fry an egg on the sidewalk. The lake feels like bath...
by Justinn Overton | May 6, 2019 | Fishing, Lakes, Pictures, Swim Guide
Lake Neely Henry + Tributaries Little Canoe Creek Big Canoe Creek- 231 Canoe Creek Launch Big Wills Creek Mills Pond- Hokes Bluff Gadsden Riverfront Lake Gadsden Rainbow Landing Ten Islands Park Logan Martin Lake + Tributaries Seddon Point Pell City Lakeside Park...
by Justinn Overton | Apr 30, 2019 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lakes, Science, Wildlife
There’s an organism that has been growing in the Coosa River for decades that has massive potential to damage our lakes, yet few lake homeowners and fishermen may be aware of it. It can cause skin irritation, respiratory issues and even fish kills and on top of...
by Justinn Overton | Apr 29, 2019 | Advocacy, Lay Lake
On April 16, Coosa Riverkeeper, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, notified Doug Eddleman of their intention to file suit for violations at the Village at Highland Lakes Development in Shelby County. “Sediment from the construction site at the...
