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  • ADEM Sued for Permitting Coal Mine that Poses Risk to Birmingham Drinking Water

    For Immediate Release: December 22, 2008 Catherine Wannamaker, Southern Environmental Law Center Attorney, 650-793-3372 Representing: Black Warrior Riverkeeper – Nelson Brooke, 205-458-0095 ADEM sued for permitting coal mine that poses risk to Birmingham drinking water Birmingham – Conservationists filed a lawsuit today challenging the Alabama Department of Environmental Management’s issuance […]

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  • Alabama Mountain Games 2013

    Alabama Mountain Games are back on the Locust Fork: March 15-17 World Champion Freestyle Kayaker Eric Jackson competing on the Locust Fork in 2008. Photo by Elizabeth Scribner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 25, 2013 Contact: Tracy Smith, 205-999-1845, [email protected] Alabama Mountain Games Set For March 15th-17th Whitewater Kayaking * […]

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  • Alabama Toxic Pollutants Petition

    Groups Petition State Commission to Impose Stricter Limits on Toxic Pollutants in Waters For Immediate Release: October 25, 2016 Contact: David Ludder: (850) 386-5671, [email protected] Montgomery – Nine environmental groups have petitioned the Alabama Environmental Management Commission to adopt new or revised limits on toxic pollutants in surface waters. These limits […]

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  • 2007 Conservation Org. of Year!

    Black Warrior Riverkeeper was chosen as ” 2007 Conservation Organization of the Year” by the Alabama Environmental Council, Alabama’s oldest conservation organization, at their 40th Anniversary Meeting last week. Thank you AEC, and thank you Riverkeeper supporters!

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  • Alabama Coal Ash Ponds Receive Most Toxic Metals in the Nation

    New Report: Alabama Coal Ash Ponds Receive Most Toxic Metals in the Nation in 2010 For Immediate Release: January 6, 2012 Contact: Nelson Brooke, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: 205-458-0095 According to the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), Alabama power plants lead the way in disposal of wastes containing toxic metals into coal […]

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  • Alabama Panhellenic Association Greek Week Grant

    Alabama Panhellenic Association Donates Greek Week Grant to Riverkeeper. For Immediate Release April 10, 2013 Contact: Charles Scribner, Executive Director, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: (205) 458-0095, [email protected] Tuscaloosa, Ala. – The Alabama Panhellenic Association has invited Black Warrior Riverkeeper to receive a generous Greek Week grant at the Greek Week Leadership […]

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  • AirWave 2017

    AirWave Festival Benefits Three Waterkeepers March 25 For Immediate Release: February 24, 2017 Contact: Dan Morriss, Executive Producer, Morriss Entertainment: 205-612-1215, [email protected] Charles Scribner, Executive Director, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: 205-458-0095, [email protected] Myra Crawford, Executive Director, Cahaba Riverkeeper: 205-410-7163, [email protected] Justinn Overton, Executive Director, Coosa Riverkeeper: 205-288-7112, [email protected] Lauren McCurdy, Director […]

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  • Alabama Biodiesel Lawsuit

    Black Warrior Riverkeeper sues Alabama Biodiesel Corporation Alabama Biodiesel Discharges Oil and Grease into the Black Warrior without a Permit. Moundville, AL. Black Warrior Riverkeeper has filed a lawsuit in United States District Court against Alabama Biodiesel for the company’s unpermitted oil and grease discharges into the Black Warrior River […]

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  • Appeal to Hold EPA Accountable

    Alabama Conservation Groups Appeal to Court to Hold EPA Accountable For Immediate Release: May 2, 2017 Contact: Mitch Reid, Alabama Rivers Alliance: 205.322.6395, [email protected] David Ludder: 850.386.5671, [email protected] BIRMINGHAM, AL — Seven conservation groups from across Alabama have petitioned the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to review the process undertaken […]

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  • Buffalo Springfield Tribute

    Buffalo Springfield – A Tribute: August 14 at WorkPlay Buffalo Springfield – A Tribute will raise funds for Black Warrior Riverkeeper on Sunday, August 14, 3-6pm at WorkPlay! Buy concert tickets to promote clean water: workplay.com/event/sunday-buffalo-springfield-a-tribute/#PURCHASE

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