FRIENDS OF SHADES CREEK - AUGUST MEETING Thursday, August 10 at 7:00 to 8:45 P.M. Homewood Library, Room 101 (Downstairs) Presentation by Dr. Larry Davenport and Ken Wills - Exploring Wild Alabama Stories and pictures from the book, Exploring Wild Alabama. Larry Davenport and Ken Wills have explored the wild places in Alabama and have [...]

Come one, come all and support your local river protectors! We invite you to an evening of fantastic music and food, along with a raffle and auction of outstanding artwork and experiences! What's even better than all the fun to be had with new and old friends is knowing that you will be supporting your [...]

The seven-member Environmental Management Commission, whose members are appointed to six-year terms by the governor and subject to confirmation by the Alabama Senate, is charged with developing the state's environmental policy, hearing administrative appeals of permits, administrative orders and variances issued by the Department, adopting environmental regulations and selecting an ADEM director. Alabama Rivers Alliance [...]

Have you ever wanted to talk to your elected officials about issues you care about but don't know exactly what to say or how to make your voice heard? We are excited to partner with Sierra Club Alabama Chapter and Conservation Alabama to offer a day of Alabama Advocacy 101 in our state's capitol, Montgomery! [...]

Friends of Shades Creek - Shades Creek Clean-up This Saturday, September 23, 2017 8:30 to Noon Samford University - West Gate Everyone is welcome to come help clean up Shades Creek and our community. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Come help, make a difference in your community and show you care about our [...]

WE LIKE OUR BEER CLEAN! And it takes CLEAN WATER TO MAKE CLEAN BEER! Join us for a BREWERY BLITZ happening throughout Alabama on Sunday, September 24 from 3 pm - 6 pm at participating breweries (see below for full list!) As part of our 20th anniversary celebration, the Alabama Rivers Alliance is holding a [...]

Paddlers and Landlubbers ARE INVITED! SPLASH for Trash on the Flint River Saturday Sept. 30-- 9 a.m. until after lunch Where: the Flint River, Meeting at Regions Bank in Hampton Cove With: the Flint River Conservation Association (FRCA), Bring: Sunscreen, hat with strap, water, paddling gloves (if needed) Provided: Grabbers, bags, canoe or kayak (or [...]

National Solar Home Tour in Blount County is Oct 7-8th. Time to register now! This year we are celebrating our 25th year of presenting this educational, informative and entertaining tour which will take place on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th. Among the things you will see are 5 different solar house designs: underground, [...]

The seven-member Environmental Management Commission, whose members are appointed to six-year terms by the governor and subject to confirmation by the Alabama Senate, is charged with developing the state's environmental policy, hearing administrative appeals of permits, administrative orders and variances issued by the Department, adopting environmental regulations and selecting an ADEM director. Alabama Rivers Alliance [...]

FILMS * CONVERSATION * FOOD & DRINKS * DOOR PRIZES & MORE! The Alabama Rivers Alliance and Alabama Environmental Council are thrilled to bring the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to Alabama for the 11th year. LEARN | EXPLORE | EXPERIENCE | CELEBRATE through film & conversation As of 2018, we have brought thought-provoking and [...]