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.
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
Invitation to Artists: Cahaba-inspired art sought for juried art show in November 2023 Cahaba River Society and Arts Trussville invite…
It was a banner year with over 60 runners packing the trails at Cahaba River Park in Shelby County! This…
Cahaba River Society is hosting five days of volunteer opportunities for Earth Week 2023. During the third week of April,…
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Save the date for this cleanup at Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. Details coming soon!
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 ...