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20th Anniversary Timeline | 09/24/2021

Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s 20th Anniversary begins 9/25! Check out our new timeline of “Watershed Moments” since 2001: blackwarriorriver.org/timeline/ Many thanks to our supporters for propelling us to this milestone!

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Earthbound’s Earthfest 2021 | 08/26/2021

9/18/2021 update: Due to the forecast, we will not be having Earthbound’s Earthfest tomorrow.  We are so grateful for Earthbound and Avondale Brewing Company quickly agreeing to reschedule for Sunday, October 10, 2PM to sundown!  See you then. Earthbound’s Earthfest Celebrates Black Warrior Riverkeeper on September 19 For Immediate Release: […]

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Tyson Fish Kill | 08/11/2021

Tyson Fish Kill Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s 8/11/21 update: Our statement on today’s Tyson pollution settlement: “The state of Alabama’s $3M settlement with Tyson over the June 2019 wastewater spill at their Hanceville rendering plant and the resulting Mulberry Fork fish kill is certainly a better outcome than ADEM could have […]

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Exciting Growth | 08/02/2021

Exciting Growth at Black Warrior Riverkeeper Dear Black Warrior Riverkeeper supporters, Last week I finished my term as Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s first AmeriCorps member. I am excited to announce that I joined Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s staff today, August 2, as Outreach Coordinator! I had such an amazing experience as an AmeriCorps […]

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Fish Guide 2021 | 07/26/2021

Are the Fish Safe to Eat in Your Community? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2021                                                                 Contact: Nelson Brooke, Black Warrior Riverkeeper, [email protected], 205-458-0095. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – Last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health released its annual fish consumption advisories, which determines the state’s recommended limits on the consumption of […]

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