Black Warrior Riverkeeper

Do you know if the fish you catch are safe to eat? No one should have to worry about eating the fish of Coastal Alabama, but the fact is there are facilities dumping carcinogens and other contaminants in our waters, and they end up in the fish. A fish consumption advisory is a warning by the State to not eat more than the recommended amount of a specific species from a specific waterway. Your tax dollars are used to collect this information, yet most folks haven’t even heard of them. Many have been fishing on waterways with advisories for years and feeding their families with their catches. The government or anybody else can’t tell you what you can and can’t eat, but should we be making informed decisions? Just like you need to know if the food you eat is foreign or domestic, you deserve to know what is in the fish you catch and for our state to put the public’s health first. We need your help to bring attention to this issue with decision-makers. Through monitoring, education, and talking with decision-makers, Baykeeper commits to lowering the toxic pollution in our waters and advocating for greater public education on fish consumption advisories throughout the state. By becoming a Baykeeper, you provide the means to meet with elected officials, host town halls and member meetings, and spread the word about what’s in our waters and our fish. You can become a Baykeeper with a tax-deductible gift of $50 ($100 per household). Your support gets you a year’s subscription to CURRENTS magazine and FREE crawfish at our Members-Only Crawfish Boil on Saturday, April 12. Learn more and donate online at https://lnkd.in/gHFed8wj.

“'Black Warrior Riverkeeper has enjoyed countless collaborations over the years with Shaheed and DJ Supreme, Birmingham City Council District 1 and the Birmingham Public Library,' Charles Scribner, executive director of Black Warrior Riverkeeper, said in a statement. 'I am so excited that these four distinct partners will soon join forces all at once, under the same roof, free to all!'" -CBS 42

Happy #WorldWaterDay! Check out the "World of Water" video by Shaheed and DJ Supreme and then join them, us, and City of Birmingham District 1 for our hip hop and conservation collaboration with us at 2PM on March 26 at Birmingham Public Library's Springville Rd Library: https://lnkd.in/eyE-e6N5

Happy World Water Day! Waterkeepers worldwide are weighing in about their watersheds, their biggest challenges, how they're responding, and how you can help protect and support waterways in your community. Think globally, act locally! This special cut features bonus footage from the 2022 award-winning documentary Upstream, Downriver. 20+ Waterkeepers were interviewed by American University's Center for Environmental Filmmaking for the original half-hour version. This bonus content is being released ahead of a new one-hour version, premiering soon on American public television in April! Check out the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eCSKT4i2 #WorldWaterDay #ClimateAction #Waterkeepers

Coal ash in unlined, leaking pits is a disaster waiting to happen. At Plant Barry, over 21 million tons of toxic ash sit in contact with groundwater, polluting it indefinitely, filling our fish with arsenic, and making us sick. Worse, this ticking time bomb could spill into the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, sullying one of America’s greatest natural treasures and threatening communities downstream. Alabama Power must follow the lead of utilities like Georgia Power by recycling ALL of this ash into concrete and protecting our waterways. They've already taken a critical first step as they work to build an on-site recycling facility. Now, they need to commit to not stopping until the coal ash is completely recycled. Mobile Baykeeper is fighting to ensure action is taken before it’s too late. But we can't do it alone. They need to hear from you. We've drafted a letter on your behalf. https://lnkd.in/gi82GrQB

"The Birmingham Public Library, Springville Road Library Youth Department, Birmingham City Council District 1 (Clinton P. Woods) and Black Warrior Riverkeeper are collaborating to present a hip-hop program promoting conservation and recycling next week." -Roy L. Williams

It's time for the Mulga Loop Road Cleanup! This community spring cleaning event brings together a variety of local groups and individuals to de-trash the 'Ham and keep debris out of Village Creek. Join us this Saturday! Black Warrior Riverkeeper ALABAMA PALS INC-PEOPLE AGAINST A LITTERED STATE INC Osprey Initiative, LLC

Amazing show today at Thompson High School by Shaheed and DJ Supreme with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra! See Shaheed and DJ Supreme's hip hop and conservation collaboration with us and Birmingham District 1 at 2PM on March 26 at Birmingham Public Library's Springville Rd Library: https://lnkd.in/eyE-e6N5

Now Streaming! In the Series 3 premiere of Equity In Every Drop, Clean Water Defense Campaign Manager Chelsea McDonald discusses critical threats to #cleanwater, including PFAS, 6PPD, plastics, and nonpoint source pollution. She shares how Waterkeeper Alliance and our global network of Waterkeeper groups are tackling these challenges through advocacy, data collection, and litigation to shape strong, scientifically sound policies that protect our water, health, and economies. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!? https://lnkd.in/gTEHhFJy #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #sustainablesolutions #cleanwaterforall #cleanwater #PFAS #6PPD #waterpollution #PlasticPollution

Did you know that household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water every year? ?? Save money and conserve water by finding and fixing leaks during EPA’s annual Fix a Leak Week! Check out the WaterSense guide to easily catch running toilets, stop dripping faucets, and more: https://lnkd.in/g-CFR2k