Are you planning to attend Sidewalk Film Festival this weekend? Be sure to check out two of the 2025 Southern Exposure Films! See UNDERMINED Saturday (8/29) as part of the "This World We Call Home" block. See HYPERSCALED on Sunday (8/30) as part of the "From River to Clay" block. sidewalkfest.com

JUST PUBLISHED! New map of all data centers in Alabama, including existing and proposed sites, plus any municipal and county regulations. Simply enter your address and see what is actually happening near you and your families. alabamarivers.org/data-centers...

JUST PUBLISHED! New map of all data centers in Alabama, including existing and proposed sites, plus any municipal and county regulations. Simply enter your address and see what is actually happening near you and your families. alabamarivers.org/data-centers...

URGENT ACTION NEEDED NOW! SB 71 could be on the floor as soon as THIS WEEK. Tell your Senators to vote NO on SB 71! We've made it super easy for you. PLEASE SHARE. alabamarivers.salsalabs.org/sb71-hb162/i...

“Resilient and sustainable sanitation is a problem in rural communities across the U.S.,” Colman Flowers said. Nationwide, 2.2 million people live without running water or a flush toilet. More on DEI backlash and how it's impacting sanitation access. www.al.com/news/2025/04...

For decades, AL people have lived with sewage pouring into their yards, making them sick. But Trump's DOJ dropped an investigation brought by Catherine Coleman Flowers aimed at bringing accountability to solve the problem. Read more: www.al.com/news/2025/04...

Trump DOJ ends plan for Alabama county’s sewage crisis over ‘distorting, DEI lens’

“The DOJ will no longer push ‘environmental justice’ as viewed through a distorting, DEI lens,” reads the government release.

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The people of Lowndes County (and other communities) have been discriminated against for decades when it comes to having equal access to proper sanitation. This settlement was righting a wrong; now they are putting it back on to the people of Lowndes County. insideclimatenews.org/news/1104202...

Trump Announces ‘Termination’ of ‘Illegal DEI’ Settlement Over Raw Sewage in Poor, Majority-Black Alabama Communities - Inside Climate News

The Trump administration announced Friday that it was terminating a historic settlement aimed at improving wastewater treatment services for Alabamians in majority-Black communities harmed by raw sewa...

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We need you with us and our partners in Montgomery on April 8 to talk with our legislators about protecting our rivers and streams, and drinking water sources on Rivers of Alabama Day - ARA's annual Lobby day! Learn more and register here: www.alabamarivers.org/rad

Auburn / Opelika! We can't wait to bring the new Southern Exposure Films to you tomorrow evening with our friends at Auburn Sustainability, Alabama Water Watch, Auburn Outdoors and Tallapoosa Watershed Coalition! Details: www.alabamarivers.org/se2024

It took us a while to summarize such a successful year, but we are proud to finally present our 2024 Impact Report! Hop in the time machine and take a trip all the way back to 2024 with us. Read our impacts from a year of defending rivers across #Alabama! alabamarivers.org/aras-2024-im...

Cindy sat down with Evolve America's Set in Stone with Khadidah Stone to talk ARA, water protection in Alabama, and the need for an Alabama Water Plan! They dove in to discuss "environmental challenges facing Alabama + critical issues surrounding the state's waterways." youtu.be/261BPayDov0?...

The South Got Something To Say: Water Under the Bridge

YouTube video by Evolve America Network

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The 2025 #Alabama Legislative Session Starts Today! ARA staff - along with our partners - will be following bills + talking with legislators over the next few months. Keep up with the good, the bad & the ugly as we defend Alabama's 132,000 miles of rivers & streams. #ALPolitics

We can't wait to see you tomorrow evening for film + discussion! Join ARA, Sierra Club Mobile Bay, Mobile Baykeeper + more for the #SouthernExposure Films! These films celebrate special people and places in Alabama while exploring complex issues and solutions. More info: www.alabamarivers.org/se2024

We had a busy busy weekend across the state connecting with partners and people protecting Alabama's rivers! Martha was at Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network - ASAN's Food & Farm Forum talking with farmers about how to make sure they have clean water for their farms.

ARA is Hiring Again! We are hiring a River Region Community Engagement Fellow in the Montgomery area. This position will work under two grant funded areas: * Alabama River Community Engagement * Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Community Engagement MORE: www.alabamarivers.org/nowhiring

Fantastic evening with Representative Bob Fincher, Senator Randy Price, local officials & the community of Randolph County in Wedowee! ARA partnered with Rep Fincher to host a Town Hall discussing rivers & streams in the Tallapoosa watershed and to hear concerns about threats to area waterways.

Have you checked out our Resource Hub? 👀 Under each of the 3 campaign pillars, we have a number of resources for messaging, a separate guide on nature-based infrastructure, factsheets, artwork, and tools for social media sharing. Find them here: justinfrastructure.org/resource-hub/

Resource Hub - Just Infrastructure: Sharing Sustainable Water Assets

Access digital resources to inspire federal water infrastructure investments including green infrastructure and community water projects

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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act. The Alabama Rivers Alliance knows that Water is Life and we are proud to work with our partners all over Alabama and beyond to ensure safe drinking water for ALL Alabamians.

Faith leaders are coming together to oppose a rock quarry that is disrupting daily life in a community in Alabama. “Belle Mina has been established for a century & now you have a company that comes in that’s actually going to destroy all of that.” - Pastor Eddie Walton: whnt.com/news/athens/...

Belle Mina pastors join rock quarry battle amid latest lawsuit filing

Two churches in Limestone County’s small community of Belle Mina are suing the operators of a rock quarry over what they’re calling a nuisance in a battle that’s been ongoing for …

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📅 Our next webinar is next Monday, December 16! Join us as we share insights on water infrastructure storytelling. We’ll cover 👇 👂 Listening to identify comms needs ✏️ Working with artists & organizers 🤳 Video storytelling + more! ➡️ hubs.ly/Q02ZC2g20

This innovative summer fellowship equips students with the skills, equipment, content knowledge & contacts to create authentic, engaging, inspiring films intended to raise public awareness about important issues facing Alabama’s environment — from the mountains to the coast. alabamarivers.org/se2025

Applications for the 2025 Southern Exposure Film Fellowship are open! The Southern Exposure program provides a challenging learning experience to exceptional film students or emerging filmmakers seeking to explore and develop their talent as advocates through storytelling. alabamarivers.org/se2025

Talladega, join us Tuesday for the last stop on the River Reels & Tales: Tour! We can't wait to share these short films with you at The Ritz Theatre with Coosa Riverkeeper on December 17! Invite friends to join you for great conversations, delicious food + short documentaries about the Coosa River!

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Applications for the 2025 Southern Exposure Film Fellowship are open! The Southern Exposure program provides a challenging learning experience to exceptional film students or emerging filmmakers seeking to explore and develop their talent as advocates through storytelling. alabamarivers.org/se2025

Great news out of Madison Park! This is an important wastewater project that Alabama Rivers Alliance has been monitoring and advocating for since 2021, beginning with "Wastewater: A Tale of Two Cities". www.wsfa.com/2024/11/25/c...

City of Montgomery begins phase one of sanitary sewer infrastructure project

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and County Commission Vice Chairman Isaiah Sankey have begun phase one of a long-awaited sanitary sewer infrastructure project.

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Cheers to this!

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We are seriously over the Moon Maiden about this collab. More about the DRIFT Fund coming soon! Tell everyone you know to lookout for the delicious new brew that helps us all #DefendRivers! thebamabuzz.com/alabama-beer...

Tonight in Montgomery! Join ARA, Friends of the Alabama River and more at Capri Theatre for the NEW Southern Exposure Films! Mix and mingle with us before and meet the community! www.alabamarivers.org/se2024

We are seriously over the Moon Maiden about this collab. More about the DRIFT Fund coming soon! Tell everyone you know to lookout for the delicious new brew that helps us all #DefendRivers! thebamabuzz.com/alabama-beer...

Alabama Beer Co. launches first drink—learn more about the company + how it supports conservation | The Bama Buzz

A new beer is available across the state. Learn more about the Alabama Beer Company + its water conservation efforts. #alabama #beer #conservation ct

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For years, ARA has dreamed of blending two of Alabama’s best things—clean water and amazing local beer—to create a grant program that supports our partners in times of urgent need. Thanks to the passion and support of Alabama Beer Company, that dream is now a reality! www.al.com/news/2024/11...

New Birmingham microbrewery offers its first beer, supports Alabama river conservation

Alabama Beer Co. launched its first offering, Alabama Light Lager.

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