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  • New Chance to Stop the Shepherd Bend Mine

    ACTION ALERT: A New Chance to Stop the Shepherd Bend Mine   Take Action to protect a major source of drinking water in Alabama!  Urge the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to stop the proposed Shepherd Bend Mine from polluting the Black Warrior River’s Mulberry Fork, which provides daily […]

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  • Earthbound’s Earthfest 2022

    4/16 10AM update: The weather and forecast appear to be better so Earthbound’s Earthfest is HAPPENING TODAY 2PM-Sundown at Avondale Brewing Company!  Earthbound’s Earthfest celebrates the Clean Water Act’s 50th Anniversary For Immediate Release: April 1, 2022 Contact: Charles Scribner, executive director, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: (205) 458-0095, [email protected] BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Saturday, […]

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  • Earthbounds Earthfest 2010

    “Earthbound’s Earthfest” Returns to Bessie Estelle Park on Sunday, April 18 Free Outdoor Concert & Annual Family Picnic Raises Funds for Black Warrior Riverkeeper On Sunday, April 18, 2010, Birmingham rock musicians Earthbound will play their highly-anticipated annual outdoor concert called Earthbound’s Earthfest to increase awareness for Earth Day and […]

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  • Earthbounds Earthfest 2011

    Earthbound’s Earthfest Returns to Bessie Estelle Park on Sunday, April 17 Annual Free Outdoor Concert and Picnic Benefits Black Warrior Riverkeeper On Sunday, April 17, 2011, local musicians Earthbound will play their highly-anticipated annual free outdoor concert, Earthbound’s Earthfest, to increase awareness for Earth Day and raise funds for Black […]

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  • Lands Unsuitable for Mining Petition Denied in Flawed Decision

    Lands Unsuitable for Mining Petition Denied in Flawed Decision   For Immediate Release October 28, 2013 Contact: Eva Dillard, Staff Attorney, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: 205-458-0095, [email protected] Jasper — Today the Alabama Surface Mining Commission (ASMC) refused to declare 40,300 acres of land adjacent to the Mulberry Fork of the Black […]

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  • New Lawsuit Challenges Flawed Northern Beltline Permit

    SELC and Black Warrior Riverkeeper Challenge Flawed Northern Beltline Permit     For Release: October 25, 2013 Contact: Sarah Stokes, Staff Attorney, Southern Environmental Law Center, 205-745-3060 Nelson Brooke, Black Warrior Riverkeeper, 205-458-0095 Birmingham, AL — The Southern Environmental Law Center today filed a new federal lawsuit on behalf of […]

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  • Northern Beltline: Still Not a Done Deal

    The Northern Beltline: Still Not a Done Deal or a Good Idea Press Statement October 4, 2013 Contact: Eva Dillard, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: [email protected] 205-458-0095 Sarah Stokes, Southern Environmental Law Center: [email protected] 205-745-3060 Although supporters of the controversial $5.4 billion Northern Beltline held a press conference this week to announce […]

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  • UAH SGA Shepherd Bend Mine Resolution

    UAH SGA Resolution Urges UA System to Stop the Shepherd Bend Mine   For Immediate Release: September 23, 2013 Contact: Charles Scribner, Executive Director, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: (205) 458-0095, [email protected] Nandish Dayal, University of Alabama in Huntsville Student Government Association President: [email protected] Huntsville – The Student Government Association (SGA) at […]

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  • Warrior River Run

      Moundville Archaeological Park Hosts First High Intensity Foot Race with BWRk   If you would like to compete and are 18 & up, click here to purchase a race ticket! For Immediate Release Contact: Jordan Bannister, AmeriCorps VISTA, Moundville Archaeological Park: [email protected], 205-371-8732 Charles Scribner, Executive Director, Black Warrior […]

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  • Earthbounds Earthfest 2015

    Earthbound’s Earthfest Benefits Black Warrior Riverkeeper on April 18   UPDATE: Earthbound​’s Earthfest is ON! TODAY 2pm to Sundown at Avondale Brewery​! Please bring cash/check for $5 entry donation and the great vendors! For Immediate Release: April 2, 2015 Contact: Charles Scribner, Executive Director, Black Warrior Riverkeeper: (205) 458-0095, [email protected] […]

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