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 βpeopleshedβ 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 β’ Restoring the River β’ Building Our Impact
In 2024, thousands of individuals fell in love with the river through environmental education, volunteering, and recreation. We reached an…
Cahaba River Society hosted ten interns in 2024. Environmental causes need various skills and expertise, and we have internships for…
We are pleased to honor Michelle Blackwood's generosity in supporting Cahaba River Society with her resources and time for over…
Cahaba River Society launched a new curriculum in 2024. This foundational resource prepares students in the classroom for key topics…
Join us for our annual meeting as we envision the next leg of our journey in protecting the Cahaba River. Like the river we love, this event is open ...
Cahaba River Society leads guided canoe tours and other recreation events on the beautiful Cahaba River. Specific dates and locations will be announced at our annual meeting on January 30th, ...
Save the date for BioBlitz 2025! It is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd. Details coming soon.