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

Job Opening: Conservation Crew Intern

Job Opening: Conservation Crew Intern

Semester: Spring/Summer 2023 To apply: Send resume and cover letter to Wil Rainer, Field Programs Director, at [email protected]  Time Requirement:…

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Job Opening: CLEAN Environmental Education Assistant

Job Opening: CLEAN Environmental Education Assistant

Posting date: March 14, 2023 To Apply:  Send resume and cover letter to La’Tanya Scott, Education Director Email: [email protected] For more…

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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

If you have never considered this subject matter, now is your opportunity! The Cahaba, famous for the rare and lovely…

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Annual Meeting 2023 Recap: See the keynote speech, celebrate our award winners, meet our new board members, and more

Annual Meeting 2023 Recap: See the keynote speech, celebrate our award winners, meet our new board members, and more

The Cahaba River Society's 2023 Annual Meeting was hosted on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church. Below…

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

Upcoming Events

Cahaba BioBlitz 2023 at Cahaba River Park in Shelby County

Cahaba BioBlitz 2023

Save the date for the Cahaba River Society’s 2nd annual Spring BioBlitz! WHEN: Saturday, April 15, 2023, 7am-2pm Registration opens at 7am with activities scheduled throughout the day. Detailed schedule ...

Cahaba River Fry-Down

Cahaba River Fry-Down 2023

The Fry-Down features fun for all ages with a carnival-like atmosphere, live music, amazing food, a climbing wall, hula-hoopers, face-painters, educational games, wildlife demonstrations, a beer garden and more! Come ...