It’s no mistake that our state is known as Alabama the Beautiful. Over the years, the area’s natural beauty has become more appreciated and widely recognized, and for locals, the interest in protecting it continues to grow.
There is a range of incredible organizations, large and small, across the state that are dedicated to conservation and preserving the state’s beauty, but it can often seem intimidating to get involved. For those looking to ensure a key part of our state’s geographic beauty is protected for years to come, the Renew Our Rivers cleanups are the perfect entry point.
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According to Alabama Power, the river cleanup first began in Gadsden on Lake Neely Henry. This year’s Renew Our Rivers cleanups mark the 26th year of the impressive statewide effort. “Last year in the Yellowhammer State, nearly 3,400 volunteers removed about 107 tons of trash from company lakes and other waterways. Throughout the past 25 years, more than 104,000 ROR volunteers have cleared 13.4 million pounds of refuse from Alabama shorelines and waterways,” they share.
Renew Our Rivers is one of the country’s most extensive river cleanups, and Alabama Power has seen incredible support from local organizations, community partners, and volunteers. Find a cleanup near you below and join Renew Our Rivers in continuing to protect our state’s natural beauty.
(Alabama Power/Facebook)
Renew Our Rivers Schedule
April
April 25th at Smith Lake
April 26th at Weiss Lake
May
May 3rd at Lake Jordan
May 10th at Lake Mitchell
May 20th to 21st at Smith Lake
June
June 14th at Alabama River
August
August 9th at Valley Creek
September
September 4th to 5th at Smith Lake
September 17th to 18th at Smith Lake
September 22nd to 27th at Neely Henry Lake
September 27th at Village Creek
September 19th to 20th
September 30th at Dog River
October
October 1st to 2nd at Mobile River
October 4th at Lake Mitchell
October 9th at Plant Miller
October 10 at Smith Lake
October 21st and 23rd at R.L. Harris
October 31st to November 1st at Lake Martin
Interested in participating in a cleanup? Find contacts for each cleanup here.
