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 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...
by Justinn Overton | Dec 27, 2018 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Lake Neely Henry, Logan Martin Lake, Science, Swim Guide
Learn why 2018 has been a great year by reading the blog post below and be sure to check out our infographic that shows all of this year’s successes! Hundreds of thousands of folks use the Coosa each year to cool off during the summer, to provide supper, to...
by Justinn Overton | Oct 31, 2018 | Advocacy, Pictures, Science, Uncategorized
Every day toxic chemicals are discharged into the Coosa River from factories and power plants that are permitted to do so by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. About Toxic Release Inventory… Some of these chemicals are especially toxic, being...
by Justinn Overton | Oct 22, 2018 | Advocacy, Fish Guide, Fishing, Pictures, Science, Wildlife
A Sign of Success After many meetings, emails, and lots of important conversations…. Coosa Riverkeeper is excited to announce that with permission from Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Alabama Department of Public Health, we... by Justinn Overton | Sep 24, 2018 | Opinion, Pictures, Science, Uncategorized
With the watershed spanning over 5,000 square miles and 220 miles of river, getting to know the Coosa and her creeks is a lengthy project. “Getting to Know the Coosa” is a series of blog posts that will be highlighting special areas on the Coosa River. These posts are...