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 Swain | Aug 11, 2023 | Advocacy, Education, Fish Guide, Fishing, Lake Jordan, Lake Mitchell, Lake Neely Henry, Lakes, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Science, Uncategorized
NEW FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES ARE OUT: ARE THE FISH YOU CATCH SAFE TO EAT AND FEED TO YOUR FAMILIES? BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – Last month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) released its annual fish consumption advisories, which highlight the state’s...
by Abby Swain | Aug 3, 2023 | Advocacy, Lake Neely Henry, Lay Lake, Pictures, Science
Birmingham, AL (August 3, 2023) – In a landmark development today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to deny Alabama’s coal ash program, written and overseen by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). EPA’s decision stems from...
by Justinn Overton | Jul 17, 2023 | Advocacy, Education, Lakes, Pictures, Science
Have you ever wondered where your drinking water comes from? It’s easy to take having access to drinking water for granted. It takes great water to brew delicious coffee, soothing hot tea, refreshing lemonade, hoppy beer, and that sweet tea you love. In...
by Chad Hoffman | Jul 17, 2023 | Education, Lakes, Pictures, Science
Notes from our Field Manager on Algae The first, and sometimes the hardest, step in any endeavor is simply starting. Though the meaning from this age old adage may be simple to derive, it was never as relatable to me as it is at this very moment. Starting the nutrient...
