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Peggie Griffin received the Special Service Award in Washington, D.C. last month. The Award was presented by Loren Blackford, the reigning president of Sierra Club.

Shelby County and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) are proposing to expand Cahaba Beach Road from Highway 280 to Sicard Hollow Road. They will offer a Public Involvement Meeting where they present their alternatives for the location...

Invasive taro is a deadly danger to Cahaba lilies. Our staff and partners are working in the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge working to eradicate the plants from lily habitat.

In 2016, outdoor recreation supported a $156 billion industry in the US! When public lands are accessible, they provide an outlet for this recreation that bolsters our economy and communities in addition to preserving our natural resources.

On August 27th the Dynamite Hill-Smithfield Community Land Trust (DH-SCLT) held a workday. This was their third volunteer weekend! It was co-sponsored by the Friends of Dynamite Hill and the Magic City Rising Movement!We had 13 different volunteers...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is hosting an open house to show proposed plans to deepen and widen the ship channel in the Mobile Bay Harbor on September 14. For those unable to attend in person, Sierra Club Alabama Chapter will be live...

Outings and events across Alabama. Be sure to review regularly for updated information.

Have you ever wanted to talk to your elected officials about issues you care about but don't know exactly what to say or how to make your voice heard?

2017 has been a busy year in many respects, for me especially. In the state legislature, we have seen attacks on Forever Wild, and the bill for the Alabama Water Conservation and Security Act (Water Plan) fail.

In April 2017, the entire Mobile Bay River system, which includes two thirds of the rivers and streams in Alabama, was named as one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® by American Rivers. The lack of an Alabama Water Management Plan is leading to...