Groups release 50th Anniversary Earth Day pledge. Also, see list of 14 local nature nonprofits
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Here is a little Birmingham Earth Day history. On this day, April 22, 1990, President George H.W. Bush celebrated the 20th Earth Day at Birmingham-Southern College. The occasion? He was presenting the college a “Point of Light Award” award and signing a national declaration supporting recycling.
Thirty years later in the spirit of that event, the Alabama Rivers Alliance and Alabama Environmental Council have launched today a 50th Anniversary Earth Day pledge.
Check it out – HERE.
The pledge calls on individuals, businesses, faith-based leaders, nonprofit leaders and public officials to commit and take actions supporting clean water, air and land.
“It was citizen activism and participation that made the first Earth Day possible in 1970 and it is citizen activism and participation that keeps our water, air, and land protected every day of every year,” said Cindy Lowry, executive director of Alabama Rivers Alliance. “We hope you’ll join the Alabama Rivers Alliance and Alabama Environmental Council in pledging to protect Alabama’s environment for the next 50 years!”
Local businesses such as Rojo and Tropicaleo have committed to sign onto the pledge, along with State Representative Neil Rafferty. Alabama Interfaith Power and Light has signed on as a faith-based group.
Recent Bham Now Stories
Need some additional ideas for Earth Day? Bham Now has published a number of earth-friendly stories. Here are just a few:
Take a walk through Birmingham Botanical Gardens—virtually, of course!
6 ways to become an Alabama native plant champion like Julia Tutwiler
What you can do to protect Alabama’s natural health and beauty
Who Knew? Alabama ranks first in biodiversity. How did that happen?
Looking for Ways to Get Involved this Earth Day?
Birmingham is blessed with a wide variety of groups working on behalf of planet earth.
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Entity
Alabama Audubon
Focus
Environment
Address
3720 4th Ave. S., 2nd Floor
City
Birmingham
Website
https://alaudubon.org/
Facebook
@alaudubon
Instagram
@alaudubon
Notes
We’re doing Facebook live birding videos and free online classes so you can learn more about the birds you love!
Donation URL
alaudubon.org/give/
Focus
Environment
Address
P.O. Box 2114
City
Birmingham
Phone
+1 (205) 598-8861
Website
https://aeconline.org
Facebook
@aeconline
Instagram
@aeconline
Notes
Since 1967, the AEC has led wildness protection and recycling for five decades.
Entity
Alabama Rivers Alliance
Focus
Environment
Address
2014 6th Avenue North, Suite 200
City
Birmingham
Phone
+1 (205) 540-7385
Website
http://www.alabamarivers.org
Facebook
@alabama.rivers
Instagram
@alabamarivers
Notes
Alabama Rivers Alliance is a statewide network of groups working to protect and restore all of Alabama’s water resources through building partnerships, empowering citizens, and advocating for sound water policy and its enforcement.
Donation URL
Please join to #DefendRivers across Alabama today!
Entity
Alabama Scenic River Trail
Focus
Environment
Address
1400 Louise Drive
City
Jacksonville
Phone
+1 (205) 240-4551
Facebook
@AlabamaScenicRiverTrail
Instagram
@alabama_scenic_river_trail
Notes
The Alabama Scenic River trail exists to promote water recreation, tourism, and education. We offer a reprieve from daily life, to extend joy and encourage exploration of our state's beautiful natural resources. Check out our website to find interactive trip-planning resources.
Entity
Black Warrior Riverkeeper
Focus
Environment
Address
712 37th Street South
City
Birmingham
Phone
+1 (205) 458-0095
Website
https://blackwarriorriver.org/
Facebook
@BlackWarriorRiverkeeper
Instagram
@blackwarriorriverkeeper
Notes
Twitter: @bwriverkeeper
Donation URL
Support Black Warrior Riverkeeper
Entity
Cahaba River Society
Focus
Environment
Address
2717 7th Ave South, Suite 205
City
Birmingham
Phone
+1 (205) 322-5326
Website
https://Cahabariversociety.org
Facebook
@CahabaRiverSociety
Instagram
@cahabariversociety1988
Notes
Founded in 1988, our mission is to restore and protect the Cahaba River Watershed and its rich diversity of life. We impact our central Alabama watershed, the Birmingham metro area, and policy at the state, regional, and national level. Our programs achieve three goals: 1. Inspire River Stewardship 2. Restore the River 3. Build Our Impact.
Donation URL
Donate
Entity
Cahaba Riverkeeper
Focus
Environment
Address
4650 Old Looney Mill Road
City
Birmingham
Phone
+1 (205) 967-2600
Website
https://cahabariverkeeper.org
Facebook
@Cahabariverkeeper
Instagram
@Cahabariverkeep
Notes
SWIM GUIDE: Know "Is it safe to swim here?"
Donation URL
Consider making a donation to keep the Cahaba Clean
Focus
Environment
Address
2112 11th Ave South
City
Birmingham
Phone
+1 (205) 623-0457
Website
https://cawaco.org/
Facebook
@cawaco RC&D
Instagram
@cool.green.trees
Notes
Also see program web sites:
www.coolgreentrees.org
www.yourtownalabama.org
Donation URL
coolgreentrees.org/donations/donate/
Entity
Conservation Alabama
Focus
Environment
Address
PO Box 2665
City
Mobile
Phone
+1 (205) 533-6178
Facebook
@ConservationAlabama
Instagram
@conservation.alabama
Donation URL
Become a member today!
Entity
Coosa Riverkeeper
Focus
Environment
Address
102-B Croft Street
City
Birmingham
Phone
+1 (205) 981-6565
Website
http://www.coosariver.org
Facebook
@Coosa Riverkeeper
Instagram
@coosariverkeeper
Notes
Our mission is to protect, restore, and promote the Coosa River and its tributaries in Alabama. We patrol the waters, educate the public, and advocate for the Coosa River and its tributaries in Alabama.
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Pass It On Down
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, let’s follow the wise words from the legendary country music group Alabama. From their song “Pass It On Down.”
“So let’s leave some blue up above us Let’s leave some green on the ground. It’s only ours to borrow, let’s save some for tomorrow. Leave it and pass it on down”
