ARA and SELC respond to Governor Ivey’s Decision to Disband Agencies Tasked with Creating Statewide Water Management Plan

ARA and SELC respond to Governor Ivey’s Decision to Disband Agencies Tasked with Creating Statewide Water Management Plan

on November 20, 2017

IN THE NEWS Click here to read the Decatur Daily’s editorial piece “Alabama Needs a Water Management Plan” Click here to read the Decatur Daily’s article, “Advocates…

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ARA in the News: E&E Daily “New Ala. senator brings strong anti-EPA record to Congress”

on February 10, 2017

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE ON E&E DAILY’S WEBSITE. New Ala. senator brings strong anti-EPA record to Congress Nick Bowlin, E&E News reporter Published: Friday, February 10,…

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Alabama’s environmental management funding slashed in 2016 budget; fee increases loom

on September 18, 2015

This article originally appeared on AL.com. Click here to read it. Alabama’s environmental management funding slashed in 2016 budget; fee increases loom While Alabama’s 2016 budget, hashed together over…

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Message in a Budget

on September 18, 2015

MESSAGE IN A BUDGET by Mitch Reid Following an extended debate that lasted a Regular Session and two Special Sessions, the Alabama Legislature passed a budget that, at its best, will…

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Governor Bentley Announces Next Steps for State Water Plan in “All Hands” Meeting

on September 3, 2015

Press Statement from Alabama Rivers Alliance and the Southern Environmental Law Center For Release: September 3, 2015 Contact: Mitch Reid, Alabama Rivers Alliance, 205-322-6395, [email protected] Sarah Stokes, Southern Environmental Law…

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Budget Cuts could devastate Alabama’s already-strapped environmental agency (ADEM)

on August 1, 2015

This article originally appeared in The Anniston Star. Read it by clicking here. Budget Cuts could devastate Alabama’s already-strapped environmental agency (ADEM) More than five…

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ARA Announces 3rd annual #DefendRivers paddle on the Alabama River

on July 29, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2015 ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES 3RD ANNUAL #DEFENDRIVERS PADDLE ON THE ALABAMA RIVER The paddle will send a message to state officials to find…

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AG Strange should sober up, fight for Alabama, not against EPA

on July 3, 2015

This Op-Ed from ARA Program Director Mitch Reid originally appeared on AL.com. Click here to read it there. Alabama’s Attorney General Luther Strange is on an environmental bender and,…

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ADEM’s Triennial Review of Alabama’s Water Quality Standards COMING UP!

on June 25, 2015

This is the formal review of the state’s designated uses of Alabama’s surface water resources and the water quality standards that protect these designated uses. ADEM’S Triennial…

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Alabama Rivers Alliance releases Defend Rivers 2015 Legislative Agenda

on March 5, 2015

Dam Safety, Open Government, and Water Management Policy top the 2015 legislative priorities for river advocacy organizations from across the state For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 5, 2015 Contact: Mitch Reid, Program…

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