Listen as Coosa Riverkeeper President Doug Morrison talks about clean water advocacy:
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...
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...
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 received this award for her outstanding service to protect vulnerable communities and...
This year alone, we have patrolled the Coosa River over a hundred times. Not to mention the 20+ events, presentations, town hall meetings, and more. Our team has driven over 25,000 miles just this year, which has made the need apparent for another patrol vehicle. This Giving Tuesday, we are raising money to purchase a used truck that can help meet the needs of our growing organization, programs, and staff. Will you make ripples throughout the Coosa basin by making a tax-deductible donation today?
