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...
by Justinn Overton | Apr 10, 2019 | Fish Guide, Fishing, Lakes, Pictures, Science, Uncategorized, Videos, Wildlife
We frequently get photographs or videos sent to us of bass who have seen better days. Sores, blisters, sometimes red in places that are normally white. “What’s wrong with the bass?”is the logical question that accompanies these photos. We received...
by Justinn Overton | Mar 1, 2019 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lakes, Pictures, Science, Uncategorized, Wildlife
In this issue: Trispot Darter: threatened!Introducing CSI: Citizen Science Initiative2019 Temp Track Season2018 FinancialsRiverkeeper Sets Sail We hope you’ll take a few minutes to learn about these important issues we’ve been working on… Click here...
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...
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,...
by Justinn Overton | Feb 20, 2019 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lakes, Pictures, Science
The Environmental Protection Agency is asking for public comments on a risky, unprecedented proposal dismantling the Clean Water Act, America’s bedrock environmental protection that protects your rivers, lakes, creeks, and skinny waters! Read up on our previous blog...
