March 19, 2012 by Doug Powell
We’ve added a new cleanup on the Alabama River, which will complement the other one scheduled for mid-April. This upstream cleanup will be held in conjunction with a different Army Corps of Engineers office.
March 31 — Alabama River (Henry Lock and Dam to Pintlala Creek)
Depart from Holy Ground Boat Ramp at 8:30. Bring your boat. Trash bags will be provided. Trash will be collected at the boat ramp at 11:30. Sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lowndes County Extension Office, and Alabama Power.
Contact: Park Ranger Theodis Williams at 872-9554
Alabama River Cleanup flier
February 22, 2012 by Doug Powell
We have a new effort underway on Choccolocco Creek, near Logan Martin. Here are the details updated on the 2012 Schedule:
March 31 — Choccolocco Creek (confluence with Logan Martin)
Public clean-up. Please contact coordinator for volunteer/supplies/T-shirts/ BBQ lunch. Volunteers meet at Hwy 77 bridge/boat launch area. Clean-up ends at noon followed by free volunteer BBQ at Lakeside off Hwy 31 south of Pell City.
Contact: Christy Claes at 805-550-7056, Choccolocco Creek Watershed Alliance
February 20, 2012 by Ike Pigott
We just added some information about the in-water cleanup days for the Village Creek cleanup coming up in September:
September 12-15 — Village Creek
The in-water cleanup runs from Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th, where volunteers will get debris and other items out of the creek. Each day starts at 8 a.m., and breaks at 11 for lunch. The community shoreline cleanup will be Saturday, September 15 from 8:00a.m. until noon. Contact coordinator for site locations.
Contact: Dr. Mable B. Anderson at 205-798-0087
Village Creek Society