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New Coal Ash Summary | 10/22/2020

New Coal Ash Summary and Ways to Take Action To read Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s new Coal Ash Summary, click here. This month, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management started hosting public hearings focused on Alabama Power’s closure plans for coal ash waste storage in massive unlined, leaking pits next to […]

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Greene County Coal Ash Hearing | 09/21/2020

Plant Greene County’s Coal Ash: Public Hearing October 22 The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is hosting a public hearing about Plant Greene County’s coal ash on October 22th, 6-8pm at the Carver Community Center (720 Greensboro Street, Eutaw, AL, 35462). ADEM’s hearing focuses on Alabama Power’s closure plans […]

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Miller Coal Ash Hearing | 09/18/2020

Plant Miller’s Coal Ash: Public Hearing October 20 The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is hosting a public hearing about Plant Miller’s coal ash on October 20th, 6-8pm at West Jefferson Town Hall (7000 West Jefferson Road, Quinton, AL, 35130). ADEM’s hearing focuses on Alabama Power’s closure plans for […]

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September 11 Tribute to Service | 09/11/2020

Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s 9/11 Tribute to Service By Katie Fagan, AmeriCorps Member, Black Warrior Riverkeeper Today marks the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. September 11 is a day with deep meaning to so many people including Waterkeepers, whose movement was launched near New York City by military veterans […]

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Fish Guide 2020 | 08/05/2020

Alabama Releases 2020 Fish Consumption Advisories FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2020 Contact: Nelson Brooke, Black Warrior Riverkeeper, [email protected] BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – Last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health released its annual fish consumption advisories, which highlight the state’s recommended limits on the consumption of different species of fish […]

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