2020 has started with a bang! Dive into our Early 2020 Newsletter to read about our position on the proposed Coosa River Toll Bridge, learn about E.C.Gaston Steam Plant’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit hearing, get the skinny on how many sewer spills were in your neck of the woods, and see our 2019 financials. Enjoy!
GADSDEN, Ala. — On behalf of Coosa Riverkeeper, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) put Alabama Power Company on notice that the Riverkeeper intends to sue the utility to stop ongoing groundwater pollution from Alabama Power’s failed closure of its leaking...
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...