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The Cahaba River Society was founded in 1988 to meet the growing needs for protection of the river and its tributaries, and has grown to become the largest watershed protection organization in Alabama.The mission of the Cahaba River Society is to restore and protect the Cahaba River watershed and its rich diversity of life. This diversity includes not only the river's nationally-significant aquatic life, but also the diverse people of central Alabama who rely on the Cahaba for clean, low-cost drinking water. The Cahaba has more species of fish per mile than any other river in North America.We emphasize education and consensus building among all interests. Combining expertise in the science of river ecosystems with a practical understanding of the forces of urban growth and development, we build partnerships to increase the resources brought to bear on river problems. And we encourage people to take responsibility for the environment in their own backyard.I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)
We aim for a Cahaba River that is healthy and clean for all life that depends on it, like this ... (first photo)... not polluted like this (second photo). This is mud runoff from poorly controlled construction sites after a normal summer thunderstorm on 7-29-07. Both pics were taken from the Grants Mill Road bridge looking downstream. There is a canoe launch and walking trail at this beautiful location. Help CRS clean up the Cahaba!
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CRS News!Dear Cahaba friends,
CRS is very proud to announce that our wonderful volunteer with the OSM/Vista Americorps program, Elizabeth Salter, is the new Watershed Organizer for the Alabama Rivers Alliance. ARA and CRS have figured how to share Liz during this transition. Liz was the third of 3 Vista's working with CRS in our initiative to promote ecotourism in Bibb County to capitalize on the Cahaba National Wildlife Refuge and Blocton Coke Ovens, and to find/remediate acid mine drainage sources. She is a dynamic, savvy community organizer with a deep environmental commitment, and we should all be very glad that the magic she's brought to Bibb County will be spread throughout the state! Click here to see what Liz has to say about this exciting transition!

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Hi there,
My name is Ben Thomson. I am a photographer working alongside CRS as well as the Cahaba River Society's Myspace page designer and manager. We at CRS wish to use our Myspace page not only to make those interested aware of what is currently in the works at CRS, but also to build relationships with those battling next to us for the preservation as well as the betterment of the natural world around us. Click here to learn a bit more about Ben and his relationship with the Cahaba River

The fellow to the right is Hunter Nichols. Hunter is a photograher working alongside the Cahaba River Society as well. He has an amazing talent and passion for as well as knowledge of the Cahaba River and the natural world as a whole. Click here to learn a bit more about Hunter and his relationship with the Cahaba River

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videos created by Hunter Nichols...

Hey Folks! Just wanted to invite you all to watch the new videos posted on the CRS MySpace page which were created by Hunter Nichols. He did a wonderful job of explaining some of the most significan...
Posted by Cahaba River Society on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:43:00 PST

AL near top of water pollution violations list...

AL near top of water pollution violations list - poor enforcement by the state also cited by EPA: Alabama was among the top 10 states in 2005 for violation of permits intended to protect us from wate...
Posted by Cahaba River Society on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:01:00 PST

ALDOT’s failure to prevent a deluge of mud pollution...

Cahaba friends, ALDOT's failure to prevent a deluge of mud pollution into Mobile's water supply (below) underscores the Society's concern about potential impacts of the Northern Beltline, planned for ...
Posted by Cahaba River Society on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:31:00 PST

Good News for Protection of Ebenezer Swamp in Shelby County!

Cahaba friends, good news for protection of Ebenezer Swamp in Shelby County! According to The Birmingham news, "Middle Tennessee Land Development Co. has officially abandoned its quest to build an 80...
Posted by Cahaba River Society on Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:50:00 PST

ADEM Failure Sad for State...

08-15-2007From the Talledega Daily Home: ADEM Failure Sad for StateThe headline said it all about the lead contamination in Lincoln that was allowed to remain for decades without the public's knowledg...
Posted by Cahaba River Society on Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:48:00 PST

A bit of background on photographers Ben Thomson and Hunter Nichols...

Ben Thomson: A bit of background...Hi there viewers,My name is Ben Thomson. I am a photographer working alongside CRS as well as the Cahaba River Society's Myspace page designer and manager. I am 23 ...
Posted by Cahaba River Society on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:37:00 PST

Liz Salter accepts the job of Watershed Organizer with the Alabama Rivers Alliance

Hi folks, I'm so happy to announce that I've accepted the job of Watershed Organizer with the Alabama Rivers Alliance! I'll start full time in October, and meanwhile I'm continuing my work in B...
Posted by Cahaba River Society on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:12:00 PST

Coolin’ Off at the Cahaba Riverwalk Event

Coolin' Off at the Cahaba Riverwalk event - Sunday, September 16, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, at the Irondale trail and canoe launch on the Cahaba River beneath the Grants Mill bridge. A family event - swim and w...
Posted by Cahaba River Society on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:35:00 PST

Read about the latest failure of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management

Your state environmental agency is not doing nearly enough to protect your health or the environment. Read about the latest serious failure of the Alabama Department of Environmental M...
Posted by Cahaba River Society on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 06:46:00 PST

CRS honors Shane Hulsey by renaming CLEAN program for him

Dear Cahaba friends: To honor our dear friend and colleague, Shane Hulsey, the Cahaba River Society Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday, December 12, 2006 to rename the CLEAN prog...
Posted by Cahaba River Society on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 09:44:00 PST