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ADEM Sued for Permitting Coal Mine that Poses Risk to Birmingham Drinking Water | 12/22/2008
Representing Black Warrior Riverkeeper, the Southern Environmental Law Center sued ADEM on December 22, 2008 for permitting the Shepherd Bend Mine, a risk to Birmingham Drinking Water.
Representing Black Warrior Riverkeeper, the Southern Environmental Law Center sued ADEM on December 22, 2008 for permitting the Shepherd Bend Mine, a risk to Birmingham Drinking Water.
Black Warrior Riverkeeper Wins National Award | 12/15/2008
On November 1 in Fredericksburg, VA, Black Warrior Riverkeeper proudly accepted the American Canoe Association's 2008 Green Paddle Award for Waterway Conservation.
On November 1 in Fredericksburg, VA, Black Warrior Riverkeeper proudly accepted the American Canoe Association's 2008 Green Paddle Award for Waterway Conservation.
Court Upholds Citizen Enforcement of Clean Water Act | 11/19/2008
In Black Warrior Riverkeeper v. Cherokee Mining, LLC, the federal Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Nov. 13 that a Clean Water Act citizen suit is not barred by a state administrative action commenced after a citizen group gives notice of intent to sue.
In Black Warrior Riverkeeper v. Cherokee Mining, LLC, the federal Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Nov. 13 that a Clean Water Act citizen suit is not barred by a state administrative action commenced after a citizen group gives notice of intent to sue.
Short Introduction
Black Warrior Riverkeeper's mission is to protect and restore the Black Warrior River and its tributaries. We are a citizen based non-profit organization dedicated to improving water quality, habitat, recreation, and public health throughout our patrol area, the Black Warrior River watershed. This vital river basin is entirely contained within Alabama, America's leading state for freshwater biodiversity. Patrolling waterways, educating the public, and holding polluters accountable has made us an important proponent of clean water throughout the basin. Our job is to identify major pollution problems and work on cleaning them up.
Founded in 2001 by David Whiteside, our full-time staff includes Nelson Brooke - Riverkeeper & Executive Director, John Kinney - Program Director, and Charles Scribner - Director of Development. We also benefit greatly from the services of in-house Prosecuting Attorney, Mark Martin, and the IT support of New Merkel Consulting Group. Named Alabama’s 2006 Watershed Organization of the Year by the Alabama Rivers Alliance, 2007 Conservation Organization of the Year by the Alabama Environmental Council, and 2008 Green Paddle Award winner by the American Canoe Association, Black Warrior Riverkeeper is a proud member of Waterkeeper Alliance.
Please contact us to report pollution (we investigate citizen tips) and to inquire about volunteer projects, donations, or events.
Founded in 2001 by David Whiteside, our full-time staff includes Nelson Brooke - Riverkeeper & Executive Director, John Kinney - Program Director, and Charles Scribner - Director of Development. We also benefit greatly from the services of in-house Prosecuting Attorney, Mark Martin, and the IT support of New Merkel Consulting Group. Named Alabama’s 2006 Watershed Organization of the Year by the Alabama Rivers Alliance, 2007 Conservation Organization of the Year by the Alabama Environmental Council, and 2008 Green Paddle Award winner by the American Canoe Association, Black Warrior Riverkeeper is a proud member of Waterkeeper Alliance.
Please contact us to report pollution (we investigate citizen tips) and to inquire about volunteer projects, donations, or events.
Cornelius Falls on the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior. Photo by Nelson Brooke.
