We believe the best thing we can provide the community around the unauthorized dump fire in Moody is more information, which is what they have demanded. We will continue to work to help this community heal for as long as it takes.
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Happy World Water Day everyone! Thank you to Alabama Water Institute for hosting a fun celebration The University of Alabama with Big AL 🐘! Cahaba Riverkeeper BWRiverkeeper UA Dept. of BSC

Honors College Community Partner Spotlight: Cahaba Riverkeeper🌲

Honors Students helped clean up litter along the Cahaba River in an effort to keep the river safe for all to enjoy when swimming, fishing, and recreating.

#SetYourWorldOnFire #HonorsServes

We love to see it! Our education coordinator, Hazel, is developing opportunities for the next generation of environmental stewards, like the ones that inspired her as a student.♻️

It's cool when students become fellow members - Hazel Higginbotham JCIB c/o2019 was spotted by Mr. Ryan Reardon JCIB faculty at the 2024 Alabama Science Teachers Association Conference last week. Hazel works w/the Cahaba River Keepers-looks like there many visitors at her table.

Butler said it’s not reasonable for the EPA to conclude that there are little or no health impacts as long as there are no open flames or visible smoke at the site.

“That’s absurd,” he said. “You cannot look at air or water and understand what pollutants it’s carrying.'

Celebrating 15 Years of Cahaba Riverkeeper THIS FRIDAY! Come by Carrigan's Public House from 6:00-9:00 PM as we kick off another year dedicated to protecting the health of the Cahaba River. 🥳
RSVP on the event form here: eventbrite.com/e/15-years-of-…

EB and I loved helping Bham City Council and BWRiverkeeper remove over a TON of litter at our #MLK Day cleanup! Many thanks to Freshwater Land Trust, Cahaba Riverkeeper and dozens of volunteers for braving the cold! Official recaps of our #Birmingham and #Tuscaloosa #MLK cleanups to follow.

Come celebrate 15 Years of Cahaba Riverkeeper on January 26th, 2024 from 6-9 PM at Carrigan's Public House! There will be a short presentation by our team, food and drinks to order, and raffle prizes to win! 🥳

Save your spot by visiting the event page at eventbrite.com/e/15-years-of-…

The Alabama Hog Sucker (Hypentelium etowanum) may not be the most well-known or well-loved fish species, but its role in maintaining the balance of freshwater ecosystems makes it an essential component of biodiversity in the Cahaba and other waterways of the southeastern U.S.

During the Great Depression, the federal government sought to relieve low-income families through developing homesteads. The Trussville area was one of the proposed locations. However, inspections showed that the 615 acres of Slagheap Village, later called the Cahaba Village or

Longleaf pine stands tall and proud, up to 100 feet! Longleaf pines can survive hurricanes, wildfires, and even harsh droughts. Longleaf pine is a hearty species but slower to grow. Thus, many dense woods you might see today will be loblolly or other faster-growing pines. 🌲🌲