ARA will take two weeks off in order to focus our attention on our Virtual Alabama Water Rally! We hope to see you there! We'll be back with Water is Life: Coal Ash with Mobile Baykeeper September 29 from noon - 1 pm. ABOUT THE WATER IS LIFE SERIES Each Tuesday, starting on [...]
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 [...]
ADEM has scheduled a public hearing, to receive oral comments on the proposed initial issuance of the CCR (Coal Combustion Residuals, or coal ash rule) permit noticed herein, to be held Tuesday, October 20 at 6 pm. The purpose of the public hearing will be for interested parties to make oral and written comments into [...]
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 [...]
NPCA's Park Talk series is a way for park advocates to stay informed and engaged in the most important issues facing America's national parks. Join NPCA on Thursday, October 29, as we discuss NPCA’s role in expanding cultural resource protections to help preserve the story of civil rights. Learn about the significance of heritage areas [...]