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  • 25th Anniversary Timeline

    Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s 25th Anniversary starts 9/25! Visit our timeline of “Watershed Moments” since 2001: blackwarriorriver.org/timeline Thank you to our supporters for propelling us to this milestone!

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  • Coal Ash Hearing and Comments

    Coal Ash Virtual Hearing and Online Comments Alabama’s rivers deserve better. Tell the EPA to stop allowing toxic coal ash waste to remain in groundwater and move it away from our waterways. Attend the virtual hearing on September 3 and/or submit written comments through September 14. Tens of millions of […]

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  • Permit Scheme Challenge

    Unchecked gas pipeline permit scheme challenged in federal court Southern conservation groups call foul at fast-track construction permit, citing Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act violations Press release from the Southern Environmental Law Center For immediate release: July 27, 2026 Media Contacts: Rachel Chu, Southern Environmental Law Center, [email protected] […]

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  • 2026 Munson Intern

    UA student earns Munson Foundation scholarship with Black Warrior Riverkeeper For Immediate Release: June 11, 2026 Contact: Charles Scribner, executive director, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: [email protected], 205-458-0095 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation has awarded Mykah Hughley, a junior at The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information […]

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  • Swanns Crossing Mine Settlement

    Black Warrior Riverkeeper Settles Pollution Permit Appeal at Swann’s Crossing Mine For Immediate Release: June 2, 2026 Contact: Eva Dillard, staff attorney, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: 205-458-0095, [email protected] Birmingham, AL— Today, Black Warrior Riverkeeper announced the settlement for their appeal of the pollution permit at Swann’s Crossing Mine in Tuscaloosa County. […]

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  • Year 20 for John Kinney

    John Kinney’s 20th Year at Black Warrior Riverkeeper In 2026 we celebrate John Kinney’s 20th year at Black Warrior Riverkeeper! John, our staff scientist, has been a heroic member of Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s team since 2006. Since much of John’s good work takes place behind the scenes, I recently nominated him […]

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  • Earthbound’s Earthfest 2026

    Earthbound’s Earthfest Supports Black Warrior Riverkeeper on April 25 For Immediate Release: April 2, 2026 Contact: Charles Scribner, Executive Director, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: (205) 458-0095, [email protected] BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Saturday, April 25, 2026, 2 PM to 8 PM, Earthbound headlines Earthbound’s Earthfest, the band’s annual outdoor concert at Avondale Brewing Company (21 41st St […]

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  • Tyson Permit Public Hearing 2026

    Take Action: Public Hearing on Tyson’s Water Pollution Permit The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) will host a public hearing about Tyson Foods’ permit allowing polluted water discharges into Graves Creek and downstream to the Locust Fork from its Blountsville chicken slaughterhouse. The proposed discharges will occur upstream of […]

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  • MLK Day of Service 2026

    Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s MLK Day of Service 2026 Please join us for our 6th Annual MLK Day of Service! We are excited to collaborate with Birmingham City Council District 1 again for a watershed cleanup on Monday, January 19 from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Huffman Ballpark (421 […]

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  • Getting Stronger in 2026

    Dear Black Warrior Riverkeeper supporters, On our quest for cleaner water throughout the Black Warrior River basin, we are about to get even stronger. Starting on January 1, 2026, Katie Holmes will have a new role as Program Coordinator. Katie has been an outstanding member of our staff as Outreach […]

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