Industries and municipalities produce a waste stream that is being spread on farm fields and property across Alabama and touted as "fertilizer". These sludges are known to have pollutants that harm human health and negatively impact quality of life, water quality, and due to the putrid odor, diminish property values. Julie Lay, an advocate for [...]
GASP will have a booth at the Market at Pepper Place on June 4, from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. We need a crew of volunteers, who will be responsible for activities like button-making for families with kids, introducing GASP’s mission and programs to new audiences, recruiting new members, and growing our network or supporters. Be GASP's [...]
Kids’ Day on the River is a day long event for children and their families. You will rotate through 5 stations some in the water and some at the river’s edge: Learn to Kayak, Find critters in the river, Reptile show, Bone Yard, and Field Games. Plus a play by the Covered Bridge Players and a Ukulele [...]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is in town as they seek to engage with stakeholders about the new definition of what waters qualifies as "Waters of the U.S." under the Clean Water Act. This roundtable event allows stakeholders the opportunity to engage and discuss experiences with implementing [...]
School's out for Summer ... and so is Water is Life! With Southern Exposure gearing up, and regional/national conferences getting back to meeting in person, we are taking the summer off. We will see you back on Zoom in September for Water is Life: 50 Years of the Clean Water Act on September 6! In [...]
Sierra Club, Alabama Chapter is hosting an American Rivers presentation - "Mobile River, the #3 Most Endanger River in the Nation in 2022." Message Carol Adams Davis for additional details. The event will take place at the 5 Rivers Resource Center and the public is invited to attend.
COOSA VALLEY SIERRA CLUB ZOOM CALL Thursday, June 9, 6:30 pm Presenter: Dr. Sarita Cox, Alberta Orchard Wellness The Post Tornado Urban Food Project and Living in Harmony with the Seasons You don’t want to miss this exciting presentation. You’ve been hearing about food forests – and now you will actually get first hand information. [...]
GASP has signed up to table for this year's Woodlawn Street Market, and we are looking for dedicated volunteers. The street market will be held on June 11 from 5-9 p.m. GASP's volunteers will be responsible for introducing GASP’s mission and programs to new audiences, recruiting new members, and growing our network or supporters. Basically, [...]
Celebrate 30 years of Alabama Water Watch with us at the 2022 Annual Meeting! Registration Fees: Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for youth 18 and under. For couples and families, the fee for an add-on registration is $20 per additional person. Each registration includes a catered lunch from Chappy’s Deli and a one-year [...]
Join the Sierra Club, Alabama Chapter, Montgomery Group on a day hike! The trailhead is located on Overlook Drive near Lake Martin Dam. Plan to hike about 4 miles with an optional swim if desired. Dogs on a leash are allowed on trails. There are no restroom facilities at trailhead. Rated moderately strenuous. Cost: Free [...]
Sign up now for our Friends of Shades Creek Cahaba Lily trip with the Cahaba River Society on Sunday, June 12. The trip will begin by meeting at 8:00 at the Colonnade Shopping Center in front of Amped Fitness (Formerly Gold's Gym) at 8:00 am and then caravan to the Cahaba National Wildlife Refuge. Participants who do not [...]
Join organizer Stan Johnson for an open mic listening session for the Birmingham region, starting at 6 p.m. on June 14, 2022. The event will be held virtually on Zoom. This meeting will provide you with an opportunity to speak your mind. Yes, a Zoom listening session where we will have an open conversation … [...]
Create unique works of art from recovered driftwood with Mobile Baykeeper while sipping Happy Hour drink specials! Come celebrate 25 years of Mobile Baykeeper and design a one-of-a-kind piece of art with locally sourced driftwood, various shells, and sea glass from our very own beautiful bay waters. Class will be hosted and taught by Coastal [...]
Rojo is celebrating 20 years of being open with a Field Day from 11am-4pm at Rushton Park by Alabama Rivers Alliance (think tug-o-war, sack race etc.), vendors on the blocked off street on Highland with art, crafts, caricatures, magician, photo booth. Music by KRU with the kids, Janet Simpson, and Mandi Rae and more!
Friends of the Locust Fork River has a yearly Art, Photo and Video Contest for teens and adults, celebrating the beauty of Blount County. Enter your best photos or artwork of the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River for a chance to win cash! Submission dates April 1 - June 30. There are 12 [...]
Come make the Grand Staircase even grander by creating a native garden at King's Bend Scenic Overlook with the Friends of the Locust Fork River! Depending on the season, join Jennah Gilley and other volunteers to plant, weed, add compost, mulch, pull invasive plants (like Privet and Kudzu) or terrace the slope to prevent erosion [...]