3 ways you can save the Earth in Alabama this Fall 2021—Part 1
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5 key moments that shaped environmental history in Birmingham since the first Earth Day
Happy Earth Day Birmingham! On this day, April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated not only here in the Magic City, but across the planet.
Volunteers remove nearly 3 tons of trash from Black Warrior Watershed in 2021
Back in January of this year, Bham Now reported on an important Black Warrior Riverkeeper initiative to rid the watershed and local neighborhoods of trash. Three months into 2021, they have enlisted the help of more than 250 volunteers to…
Jefferson County launches 1st sewer overflow warning system in Alabama
Jefferson County is one of the first communities in Alabama to use a multi-outlet early warning and notification system to alert local residents about sewer overflows in nearby rivers, creeks, streams and lakes.
Removing trash from our creeks, 8th litter gitter in Jefferson County installed at East Lake Park
Here is some good news. Jefferson County’s creeks and streams are getting cleaner.
Parade Magazine Earth Day special features Black Warrior Riverkeeper
Just in time for Earth Day, Parade Magazine is featuring one conservation business/organization from each state in a story titled – “Earth Day Across America – 50 Earth Saving Projects in Every State.”
3 reasons you need to go to Good People Mar. 21 for the AirWave Block Party
NOTICE: EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK HERE FOR UPDATES. Our rivers do A LOT for us Birmingham so it’s about time we celebrate them with a block party! Enjoy live music, beer, art and fight water pollution…
My Heart Through Art
Join us for an evening featuring a collection of small works carefully curated, perfect for Valentine’s gift giving! 100% of proceeds benefit the Black Warrior Riverkeeper. A portion of the sales from our permanant collection will also be donated. Our…
Riverkeepers team up to hold Autumnal AirWave at Avondale Brewing Company on September 27
If you love the annual AirWave festival that has been held in the Spring, you are in luck. This week, there will now be a Fall celebration supporting Birmingham’s watersheds!
Want to stay safe from pollution while swimming in Alabama’s waters this summer? What to know before you go
As a result of a recent major sewage spill and fish kill, caused by Tyson Foods/River Valley Ingredients 220,000-gallon wastewater spill two weeks ago, Birmingham area residents have growing concerns about swimming safely in our rivers, lakes and streams.
Don’t miss AirWave, Birmingham’s river conservation block party on March 23 at Good People
Sponsored The bands are set for river conservation’s ultimate block party – the 8th Annual AirWave Festival to benefit Black Warrior Riverkeeper, Cahaba Riverkeeper, and Coosa Riverkeeper.
8th Annual AirWave festival at Good People Brewing benefits three Waterkeepers on March 23
Sponsored It is river conservation’s ultimate block party.
In lieu of Valentine flowers go to “My Heart through Art” benefiting Black Warrior Riverkeeper on February 8
Forget flowers for Valentine’s Day. We just found the best place to purchase a gift for a loved one and show your deep affection for our rivers Don’t miss “My Heart through Art” at the Liz Lane Gallery in Homewood on…
Black Warrior Riverkeeper Nelson Brooke featured in Field & Stream
This week, Black Warrior Riverkeeper, Nelson Brooke, was featured in Field & Stream, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected popular publications on outdoor life.
Explore Alabama’s natural wonders. Register today for The Alabama Beta, the state’s first 48 hour adventure race benefiting local conservation efforts
Want to explore Alabama’s natural wonders, raise money for a good cause and do it all in one weekend? Register for the upcoming The Alabama Beta September 28-30.