It’s hard to believe we’ve wrapped up our 6th season of Swim Guide! So many aspects of this year has been unprecedented for us all. One thing we know for certain, when the world turns upside down families across Alabama turned to the Coosa River. The Coosa River Swim Guide…
Last year, I shared my “origin story.” Where my passion for the Coosa and fight for the natural world intersected in a ditch arguing with my dad about wanting to splash in it. He said it’d make it sick. Well, Dad… you were right. Last Thursday, Coosa Riverkeeper spoke on behalf of…
Ten years ago today, a small group of concerned citizens founded Coosa Riverkeeper. We’ve fought polluters, torn down dams, educated the public about where it’s safe to swim and fish, and advocated to our government leaders about the importance of this river to us all. However, for every challenge we’ve…
Day of Service Jake, our Patrol Member and newest AmeriCorps VISTA, chose to spend his National Day of Service talking with Officer Vance Wood, an Alabama Conservation Enforcement Officer, about his service to our nation and to the citizens of Alabama. Below is a transcript of their interview with photographs…
Casual fishing basics discussion between me, a fishing novice, and Tyler, our Fish and Swim Guide Specialist. He also happens to fish on the Montevallo Bass Fishing Team and runs an awesome jig company! Check out his site Wicked Jigs. If you missed our first interview, go check out Tyler’s…
This week’s blog post was written by Kristin Trowbridge- Alford, the Vice President of the Coosa Riverkeeper Board of Directors. Kristin is a busy mom of five, outdoor enthusiast, and always pursuing new adventures with her crew. This week she gives you the skinny on how to have a fun &…
To AEMC Personnel Committee, This year has been full of unpredictable changes in our world, but one thing remains the same: Coosa Riverkeeper believes that Director Lance LeFleur continues to fail to lead the Department in a way to achieve their mission “to assure for all citizens of the…
We understand you may not be in a position to give today, but you can still cast an impact: Report Pollution: if you see something fishy on the water…. take pictures, note the exact location, note the time, any odor/coloration, and report pollution to us here or call us at 205-981-6565!…
In these times of uncertainty and confusion people are looking for anything familiar and others are looking forward to the light at the end of the tunnel. Let fireworks be that light! Each year Alabamaians hit the road to bear witness to magnificent displays of light shattering explosions in the…
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management hosted a public meeting in January regarding the renewal of the E.C. Gaston Steam Plant National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit which included the coal ash pond and gypsum pond discharges. It was a well publicized public meeting and, in turn, had good public…
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