Keeping Watch Over Our Waters Since 2010
Our organization works to answer the simple questions like “is it safe to swim?”, “are the fish safe to eat?”, and “what can I do to make the Coosa healthier for my community?” to ensure the public is aware of issues that impact the river, recreation, public health, and property value.
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Coosa Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect, restore, and promote the Coosa River and its tributaries. We are a citizen-based nonprofit organization working to improve water quality, protect valuable habitat, and promote recreation and public health along the Coosa River in Alabama. We patrol the waterways, educate the public, and advocate for the river. Coosa Riverkeeper is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
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Fall 2022 Newsletter
Dive into our Fall 2022 Newsletter
Algae Monitoring on the Coosa
The Problem: Too Many NutrientsWhen you hear the word pollution, what do you think about? Do you visualize people dumping their garbage and week-old food scraps into the river? Is it a discharge pipe, pumping suspiciously dark liquid into a stream of clear, untouched...
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