Water is Life: Coal Ash with Mobile Baykeeper On almost all of Alabama's major river systems lurks a looming threat from billions of tons of coal ash sludge stored in large unlined pits right on the edge of the river. One of the most concerning of all of these pits is the one on Alabama [...]
The Cahaba River Fry-Down is a celebration of the Cahaba River – the heart of America's Amazon and our region’s primary drinking water source. This annual competitive cook-off that is usually surrounded by a huge community party is the primary fundraiser for the Cahaba River Society. This year, since our community can't be together in-person, [...]
Water is Life: Birding in Alabama with Alabama Audubon Join us Tuesday as we talk with Alabama Audubon about birding in Alabama (and beyond)! Alabama Audubon works to connect people with birds and nature through many different ways, including art and online courses. We'll discuss the connection between conservation and protecting the natural world for [...]
Water is Life: With Your Legislators with Senator Andrew Jones (R-10) and Representative Neil Rafferty (D-54) Join us Tuesday as we talk with two legislators in Alabama, State Senator Andrew Jones (R-10) and State Representative Neil Rafferty (D-54). Hear directly from these elected officials about how the legislature works and how they prefer to hear from [...]
Water is Life: Biosolids with Julie Lay (impacted community member) and Barry Brock, Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) Waste by-products (or biosolids), including treated human sewage and the waste from poultry processing plants, is being applied directly to farmland throughout Alabama and the rest of the country. Who is regulating this practice and what kind [...]
Conservation Alabama's 2nd Annual Love Alabama event is just around the corner... and this year, they've gone virtual! We are thrilled to announce our 2020 Love Alabama event will be taking place from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere you can join us virtually on Thursday, October 22nd at 11:30 AM. Event attendees will [...]
Water is Life: Hydropower with Sarah Stokes (SELC) and Colleen McNally-Murphy (Hydropower Reform Coalition). Moderated by Jack West (Alabama Rivers Alliance). Join us Tuesday as we discuss hydropower in Alabama and how dams impact our rivers. Learn more about the recent success story on the Coosa River and what is next for the relicensing of [...]
Tuesday, November 10 - Turtles of Alabama! with Dr. Andy Coleman (Urban Turtle Project) and Sierra Stiles (Turtle Point Science Center) Alabama is a global hot spot for turtle diversity and the perfect playground for turtle scientists. The variety of micro-habitats traversing the state create conditions for turtle diversity unmatched anywhere else on the planet. [...]
Water is Life: Post-Election Conversation with Earthjustice and River Network Protecting clean water is definitely a bipartisan issue, but elections do make a difference when it comes to the approach for protecting water. Join us Tuesday for Water is Life: A Post-Election Conversation with Julian Gonzalez (Earthjustice) and Katherine Baer (River Network) . We’ll hear [...]
ABOUT THE WATER IS LIFE SERIES Each Tuesday, starting on Rivers of Alabama Day (April 14), we invite you to join us from noon – 1 pm for this virtual get-together…with a purpose! We will be highlighting the role that water plays in our lives throughout Alabama and we will share how you can [...]