The Nature Conservancy

Operational since 2001, Black Warrior Riverkeeper Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is engaged in protecting and restoring the Black Warrior River and its tributaries. Based in Birmingham, Ala., the organization strives to improve water quality, the surrounding habitat and public health near the Black Warrior River. It protects water bodies from pollution, coal mining, coal bed methane extraction, quarries, industrial discharges, sewage, industrial chicken farms, clear cutting, irresponsible development and road building. Black Warrior Riverkeeper Inc. has received the 2006 Watershed Organization of the Year award from Alabama Rivers Alliance and 2007 Conservation Organization of the Year award from the Alabama Environmental Council.

The Alabama Environmental Council (AEC) is dedicated to fostering an environmentally conscious community throughout Alabama by increasing awareness of critical environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices. Their mission encompasses ecological, economic, and social sustainability, recognizing the interconnection of these elements with environmental health. Through collaboration with partners and the empowerment of community coalitions, AEC aims to address ecosystem destruction, pollution, and wasteful practices that threaten Alabama's natural resources and public health. They advocate for a circular model in energy and manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of reducing waste, preventing pollution, and promoting renewable practices to cultivate a healthier state. Generated from the website

Alabama Rivers Alliance (ARA) is a statewide network dedicated to the protection and restoration of Alabama’s water resources, fostering partnerships, empowering citizens, and advocating for effective water policy and enforcement. Through initiatives like the Alabama Water Rally and various civic engagement programs, ARA supports clean water access for all Alabamians. With a focus on collaboration and movement building, ARA addresses critical issues such as hydropower, drinking water, climate justice, and emerging threats to water quality. Their strategic efforts are aimed at strengthening democracy and empowering local communities to defend their rivers and natural resources. Generated from the website