by Abby Brown | Oct 28, 2025 | Advocacy, Education, Science
New Analysis in Waterways Shows Shocking Levels of PFAS Contamination New Data Collected by Waterkeeper Alliance Found 98% of the Surface Waters Tested Across the Country Were Contaminated by Dangerous PFAS Chemicals Waterkeeper Alliance released a new analysis of...
by Quinn | Jul 29, 2025 | Advocacy, Lake Neely Henry, Science
GADSDEN, Ala. — On behalf of Coosa Riverkeeper, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) filed a lawsuit against Alabama Power Company over ongoing groundwater pollution from Alabama Power’s failed closure by capping its leaking toxic coal ash lagoon at the...
by Quinn | Jun 26, 2025 | Advocacy, Education, Fish Guide, Lakes, Science, Uncategorized
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of man-made chemicals used in everything from non-stick cookware to firefighting foam and water-resistant materials. Known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t easily break down in the environment, PFAS...
by Quinn | Oct 15, 2024 | Advocacy, Education, Lakes, Pictures, Science, Wildlife
Until the late 60’s, the Coosa River was a vast habitat for 147 species of fish, 91 species of snail, and 53 species of mussels. After the Coosa River was impounded with 7 Alabama Power Dams, these aquatic species lost the necessary means for their survival. For our...
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...
