Alabama Water Rally

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Alabama Water Rally is THE one event of the year you do NOT want to miss for water advocates, environmental protectors and all Alabamians interested in protecting rivers and streams across the region!

This year’s plenaries, sessions and speakers will continue the focus on engaging with government at all levels – local, state and federal – and preparing our river movement to strategically work together over the next few years to play defense where necessary and offense where possible with the goal of creating equitable, resilient waterways and communities! National and local experts will share insights and strategies, while providing plenty of opportunities for sharing across our incredible network of River Defenders!

Scroll through the photos below to check out past Water Rallies!

WHAT TO EXPECT AT WATER RALLY 2025

Speakers & Workshops | Training Sessions | Deep Dives Into Current Topics

Music + Art Breaks | Networking & Celebrations | Your New Favorite Weekend!

SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Erin Kanzig (River Network), Ryan Anderson (Southern Environmental Law Center), Tony Diliberto (Indelible Marketing and Events), Joy Myers (Railroad Park Foundation), David Butler (Cahaba Riverkeeper), Casi Callaway (Southeast Sustainability Directors Network), Bradley Davidson (Conservation Alabama), Carletta Davis (We Matter Eight Mile Community), Carlee Sanford (EBSCO Charitable Giving), Scot Duncan (Alabama Audubon), John Dodd (Energy Alabama), Abigail Franks (Southeastern Climate and Energy Network), Reverend Michael Malcom (People’s Justice Council), Luke Kizsla (Mobile Baykeeper), Treasure Adams (Mobile Baykeeper), Daniel West (Instream Barriers and Other Lowhead Dams – InBOLD), Vickey Wheeler and Henry Hughes ( Friends of Big Canoe Creek / Friends of Shades Creek)

PLENARY AND SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE:

Deep Dive into Federal, State and Local Challenges and Opportunities Expected in 2025 and Beyond
Funder’s Panel featuring National, Regional and Local sources
Resiliency in a Changing Climate and What’s Ahead
Highly anticipated Young Professionals presentation about a new and evocative subject (stay tuned!)
Pre-impoundment Fish Migration in Mobile Basin
Climate Impact on Biodiversity
Dam Removal Efforts Across Alabama
Rights of Nature
Event Planning: The Good, The Bad and The Very Ugly
Ecotourism and Outdoor Recreation
PFAS and Forever Chemicals
Stormwater and Water Quality in the Bay
Water Quality Criteria
Aaaannnndddd more!

OTHER SUPER FUN THINGS HAPPENING

River Celebration Awards!
Bird Watching!
Forest Bathing!
Short Films!
NEW Alabama LIGHT Beer!
Networking and celebrating aplenty!
Live Music and Possible Dancing!
Moments to Explore Weeks Bay!

Thank you so much to our 2025 Water Rally sponsors!

ABOUT ALABAMA WATER RALLY