Cahaba River Society

unites the community around the protection
and restoration of the Cahaba River.

Inspiring River Stewardship:

Education, Recreation, Volunteer Service Projects

Restore the River:

Clean Water, Green Infrastructure, Natural Flows, Biodiversity

Build Our Impact:

Celebration, Communication, Collaboration

A Great Diversity of Life

depends on the Cahaba River

with Alabama’s longest remaining stretch of free-flowing river, the primary drinking water source
for one-fifth of the state’s people in the Birmingham metro area, and a treasure of biological diversity
of national and global importance.

Cahaba River Society is an educator, expert resource, and collaborative partner working to protect and restore the Cahaba River watershed and its rich diversity of life.

The Cahaba River is vitally important to the communities in its watershed, including parts of Alabama's Jefferson, Shelby, Bibb, Perry and Dallas Counties. The Cahaba is also the main drinking water source for the Birmingham Water Works Board service area, which serves about one-fifth of Alabamians. This “peopleshed” of residents and businesses who depend upon the Cahaba River encompasses over a million people.

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What we do

Founded in 1988, our mission is to restore and protect the Cahaba River Watershed and its rich diversity of life. We impact our central Alabama watershed, the Birmingham metro area, and policy at the state, regional, and national level. Our programs achieve three goals:

Inspiring River Stewardship • Restoring the River • Building Our Impact

OUR GOALS


Latest News

Invitation to Artists: Cahaba-inspired art sought for juried art show in November 2023

Invitation to Artists: Cahaba-inspired art sought for juried art show in November 2023

Invitation to Artists: Cahaba-inspired art sought for juried art show in November 2023 Cahaba River Society and Arts Trussville invite…

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Cahaba River Ramble 2023 Race Scores and Photos

Cahaba River Ramble 2023 Race Scores and Photos

It was a banner year with over 60 runners packing the trails at Cahaba River Park in Shelby County! This…

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Cahaba River Society hosts five days of Cahaba Cleanups for Earth Week

Cahaba River Society hosts five days of Cahaba Cleanups for Earth Week

Cahaba River Society is hosting five days of volunteer opportunities for Earth Week 2023. During the third week of April,…

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Cahaba River Society to host BioBlitz and Cahaba River Ramble at Cahaba River Park

Cahaba River Society to host BioBlitz and Cahaba River Ramble at Cahaba River Park

Full day of fun for all ages featuring citizen science, outdoor recreation, and the creative arts  [advanced_iframe securitykey="5ab6602c2b50cdc4ab9ee132891783358033b6dc" src="https://mailchi.mp/cahabariversociety/cahaba_bioblitz_river_ramble_2023" width="100%" height="2000"]

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Help us to restore and protect the Cahaba River watershed and its rich diversity of life.

Upcoming Events

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Cahaba National Wildlife Refuge Cleanup

Save the date for this cleanup at Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. Details coming soon!

Guided Canoe Trip: Living River “Thumb”

Cahaba River Society offers guided float trips on the Cahaba River. We can supply canoes, paddles, life jackets, and a naturalist with the expertise to allow you a unique, up-close ...