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More and more, there are events across Alabama highlighting hiking, canoeing, biking, birding and more. We've worked to compile a list of some calendars here. Let us know if you know of more!

The numbers have improved ever so slightly over the past decade. But, according to the latest Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Solid Waste Biennial Report released in 2016, Alabama recycles less than 16% of its waste. The...

During Carnival seasons 2018 and 2019, Mobile Baykeeper is implementing a litter-free Mardi Gras campaign to educate the community on the harmful impacts Mardi Gras litter can have on our waterways. They love Mardi Gras just as much as anyone else...

Outings, events and other activities around Alabama during January. Always check our Outings page (link in the navigation bar at the top) for the latest outings.

To be honest, this year has been one of the hardest years in the last decade to be an environmental advocate in Alabama. Emboldened by actions in Washington, DC and Montgomery, big polluting interests continue to manipulate the legislative process...

As Alabama’s only barrier island, Dauphin Island is essential for protecting Alabama’s mainland marsh dominated shoreline and coastal communities from both non-storm and storm generated waves, while creating optimum estuarine habitat conditions...

Alabama's first permanent state capital, Cahawba, is now an archaeological park where visitors can see how early Alabamians lived and worked. Adjacent to this site is Forever Wild's Old Cahawba Prairie Tract. More than 4,500 acres of protected land...

Despite popularity and record-breaking growth, rooftop solar is increasingly under attack by lobbyists from power companies that are fighting policies that would expand solar access and benefits.The rooftop solar policy most directly under attack...

Coosa Riverkeeper's Executive Director, Justinn Overton, believes that clean air, water, and soil are all interconnected and that every Alabamian has a right to each of them. Learn about Justinn’s love for water, teaching yoga, and environmental...

Alabama Rivers Alliance, Energy Alabama, and Flint River Conservation Association (FRCA) are excited to bring Wild & Scenic Film Festival BACK to Huntsville on January 26 at Straight To Ale Brewing! Join us for an evening of celebrating the...