Coosa River Keeper sent out a February update on recent activities the organization has been involved in, as well as some job opportunities
. A HUGE thank you to everyone who came to the cleanup at Hart’s Ferry! Between Coosa Riverkeeper, Alabama Scenic River Trail, & volunteers, we were able to collect 423 pounds of trash along the river! Seeing new and familiar faces during these cleanups always warms our hearts, even when it’s cold outside. Join the Coosa Riverkeeper volunteer or River Rats team today!
Some of our staff has been in Montgomery the past couple of days meeting with elected officials that represent the many communities and waterways across the Coosa basin. We discussed water quality, the economic impact of the river, and tournament fishing on the Coosa.
We are now hiring for six positions at Coosa Riverkeeper! Although each position is very different, they will all play a very important role in protecting our waterways, educating the public, and restoring our mighty river!
Join the Coosa Riverkeeper team:
Environmental Technician (seasonal)
Four positions available
Development Manager (full-time)
One position available
Education Intern
One position available
Updates from the first Forever Wild Board Meeting
- Davidson Creek Tract (2,100± acres) in Coosa County passed a motion for 2nd appraisal & proceed to purchase. This property is within the Hatchet Creek watershed.
- Cooper Branch Tract (898± acres) in Shelby County passed a motion for 1st appraisal. This tract drains to both the Coosa & Cahaba River watersheds (otherwise known as a drainage divide). The North side of the property drains to Peavine Branch (Cahaba), upstream of Peavine Falls and is less than 2 miles from Oak Mountain State Park. The South side drains to Cooper Branch, a tributary to Yellowleaf Creek which is designated as a Strategic Habitat United by the Alabama Rivers & Streams Network.
Things to know about Forever Wild:
- There are 4 quarterly meetings each year, open to the public.
- A board member must make a motion for a 1st appraisal on a shortlisted tract, and have enough board votes for “yes” for next steps.
- After a 1st appraisal, a board member must make motion for 2nd appraisal & proceed to purchase, and have enough votes for “yes” for next steps. If the 2nd appraisal matches the 1st, the board proceeds to acquire the tract for the Forever Wild program.
- Check out the Forever Wild website to learn more about how tracts are proposed, how this program benefits Alabamians and is increasing public land access.
