"Renderings show a small circular plaza ending with a statue of Chief Tushkalusa overlooking the river, which, like the city, is named after the native leader. The elements of his name in Muskogean, Tushka and Lusa, translate to 'Black Warrior'" Tuscaloosa Thread tuscaloosathread.com/project-warrio…

Two of our Waterkeeper Alliance member organizations, Friends of Hurricane Creek and Black Warrior Riverkeeper, recently agreed to #CleanWaterAct lawsuit settlement terms with the City of #Tuscaloosa and #ADEM to fix chronic #sewage spills, as JD Supra reports: jdsupra.com/legalnews/citi…

"The more bugs in the river, the better. We're talkin' #macroinvertebrates... Tiny creatures like dragonflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, mayflies, beetle larvae, worms, leeches, and crayfish spend most (or all!) of their lives underwater." -CRBI instagram.com/p/DSBmftUjDaV/…

Because of you, Waterkeeper Alliance is taking on polluters and winning. Together, we’re protecting communities, strengthening laws, and training local Waterkeeper groups around the world. Help us finish the year strong for clean water. Give Now: waterkeeper.org/donate/

Black Warrior Riverkeeper appreciates The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for their generous support of our Riverkeeper Patrol Program! #TheCaringFoundation

Turning a Southern Yellow Pine Handline Reel | Beautiful Blue Streaks & ... youtu.be/9D34q-Ip6oo?si… via YouTube

Across Alabama, a new kind of industry is taking root: massive data centers. Join Sarah Snyder and I on Thursday at 4pm for our town hall special on ABC 33/40 News as we take viewers inside the controversy and examine the questions shaping Alabama’s future.

80% of U.S. Wetlands at Risk U.S. EPA and USACE HQ are proposing to remove critical protections for millions of wetlands, rivers, lakes, and streams across the United States. Waterkeeper Alliance is fighting back, mobilizing communities, and standing up so polluters don’t have the

Tune in to WBRC 6 News tomorrow morning at 8 am as HC Alex Mortensen joins the Good Day Alabama crew!

Wonderful read from my friend Andrew Rypel about our lost connection to our rivers. Literally was just thinking about aspects of this today driving over the Missouri River near St. Louis (the river was extremely low. Sandbars out to the middle)

Perseverance pays off for UAB C Adam Lepkowski.

🎉 The CIROH Chronicle is here! Our annual report highlights a year of major progress across the consortium. 🔗 Read the full report → alabama.app.box.com/v/2024CIROHChr…

Thank you to the Good Day Alabama crew for having HC Alex Mortensen on the show! Full interview: wbrc.com/video/2025/12/…

Please join us for a Microplastics Sensor Development Workshop on Jan. 13, 9-11 CT/10-12 ET. Register: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ee0057… Open to member organizations located in AL, MS and SC with an interest in microplastic mitigation, research, monitoring or education. #WaterScience

High praise for Mort‼️

The U.S. House just passed the PERMIT Act — a giveaway to industrial polluters that threatens the rivers and streams we rely on for drinking, fishing, and swimming. SELC joined 150+ groups in opposition. Our water is on the line. #ProtectCleanWater protectcleanwater.org/wp-content/upl…

Tuscaloosa, Alabama and the Black Warrior River. If you are intrigued on where the names came from.....

Thank you Volunteers! In 2025, approximately 239 people volunteered more than 1,486 hours at cleanups, events, online, and other projects. Please visit the link in bio or TennesseeRiver.org to learn more and sign up. #Volunteer #VolunteerWork #Vols #Volunteers

Alex Mortensen's whirlwind start as UAB's head coach continues through his first week. Steve Irvine talks to the coach about his fast start. Read more at the Banner: bit.ly/3XS7oRr