Cahaba River Society

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

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Inspiring River Stewardship:

Education, Recreation, Volunteer Service Projects

About Our Education Program

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Restore the River:

Clean Water, Green Infrastructure, Natural Flows, Biodiversity

Restore the Cahaba
Build Our Impact:

Celebration, Communication, Collaboration

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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.

Protect the Cahaba

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 Jefferson, Shelby, Bibb, Perry and Dallas County. 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.

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

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Resources for Educators

Report a River Problem

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Upcoming Events

All Events

Alabama Symphony Orchestra “Unwined”

This concert partners Alabama Symphony Orchestra with Cahaba River Society, bringing people together for a healthier and cared for Cahaba River. ...

Alys Stephens Center

Overnight Guided Canoe Camping Trip to Perry County

One of the very best ways to get a feel for the nature of the Cahaba River is to spend ...

October 20, 12:00 am
Perry Lakes Park

Alabama Symphony Orchestra “Unwined”

This concert partners Alabama Symphony Orchestra with Cahaba River Society, bringing people together for a healthier and cared for Cahaba River. ...

January 03, 6:00 pm
Alys Stephens Center

Latest News

September 24, 2018

by Cahaba River Society

For immediate release: Catfish Cookoff and Festival celebrates the Cahaba River

This Sunday, September 30, 2018 from noon to 4pm at Railroad Park, twelve teams of culinary competitors will do battle to see who can create the most delectable catfish dish and sides at the 9th annual Cahaba River Fry-Down catfish cookoff and festival.

August 21, 2018

by Cahaba River Society

Shake Shack soft opening benefits Cahaba River Society

Cahaba River Society will be the official charity partner of Alabama’s first Shake Shack! Join us TODAY for the Soft Opening, when 100% of all every dollar you spend will benefit Cahaba River Society!

June 15, 2018

by Cahaba River Society

Cahaba River Society June 2018 Update to Members

As we embark on our 30th anniversary and a new strategic plan, we would deeply appreciate your investment in the future we envision and are hard at work creating for the people, wildlife, and communities that depend on the River.

May 31, 2018

by Cahaba River Society

Cahaba Current: May 2018 – Stormwater policy, guided canoe trips, an art contest, special events, and more!

The Cahaba is running hard, and so are we! Find out about stormwater policy, guided canoe trips, an art contest, special events, and more!

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

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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

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.