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  • Thankful for You

    Dear Black Warrior Riverkeeper supporters, Although society is increasingly plagued by division, there is an essential element that can unite us: water.  When I begin my frequent presentations to groups of vastly varying backgrounds, ages, and interests, I ask audience members to raise their hands if they need clean water […]

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  • AirWave 2020

    AirWave Benefits 3 Waterkeepers March 21 at Good People   UPDATE 3/13/20: AirWave is postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.  Full statement here: blackwarriorriver.org/covid-19-and-airwave/  For Immediate Release: February 25, 2020 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 […]

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  • Live Nation Recycling Fundraiser

    Live Nation Recycling Fundraiser Over the years, Oak Mountain Amphitheatre has recognized Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s efforts to protect the Black Warrior River watershed for the sake of public health, recreation and wildlife. We are incredibly proud to announce that the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, a Live Nation Concerts venue, will donate all funds acquired from […]

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  • AirWave 2019

    AirWave Benefits Three Waterkeepers on March 23 For Immediate Release: March 4, 2019 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: 205-981-6565, [email protected] Taylor Lander, Good […]

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  • Tyson Permit Public Hearing

    Take Action: Attend 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 the Locust Fork from its Blountsville chicken processing plant. Please attend this hearing and help promote […]

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  • Orvis Giveback Days

    Orvis Birmingham Supports Black Warrior Riverkeeper with September Giveback Days For Immediate Release: August 28, 2019 Contact: Chuck Atkinson, interim store manager, Orvis Birmingham: [email protected], (205) 970-5176 Charles Scribner, executive director, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: [email protected], (205) 458-0095 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Orvis will expand its longstanding support of conservation efforts through […]

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  • New Riverkeeper Newsletter

     New Black Warrior Riverkeeper Newsletter Click here to read Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s New Newsletter! Our members who have recently donated or volunteered will receive newsletters in print via U.S. mail.  If you are not a member and would like to become one, or if you would like to renew your […]

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  • Southern Exposure DVDs at JCLC

    New Southern Exposure DVDs donated for all Jefferson County Libraries For Immediate Release: July 15, 2019 Contact: Tobin Cataldo, executive director, Jefferson County Library Cooperative: [email protected], (205) 226-3615 Cindy Lowry, executive director, Alabama Rivers Alliance: [email protected], (205) 322-6395 Charles Scribner, executive director, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: [email protected], (205) 458-0095  Hoover, Ala.—The […]

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  • Ask ADEM to Limit Locust Fork Pollution by Tyson

    TAKE ACTION: Ask ADEM to Limit Tyson’s Pollution to the Locust Fork Click here for an update about the 11/19/19 Public Hearing The new draft wastewater discharge permit for Tyson Farm’s Blountsville chicken processing plant is up for public comment: NPDES Permit Number AL0001449.  This permit allows the discharge of bacteria […]

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  • Southern Exposure DVDs at TPL

    New Southern Exposure DVDs donated for all three Tuscaloosa Public Library locations For Immediate Release: June 26, 2019 Contact: Vince Bellofatto, director of PR, Tuscaloosa Public Library: [email protected], (205) 722-5206 Cindy Lowry, executive director, Alabama Rivers Alliance: [email protected], (205) 322-6395 Charles Scribner, executive director, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: [email protected], (205) 458-0095 […]

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