In 2024, thousands of individuals fell in love with the river through environmental education, volunteering, and recreation. We reached an agreement ending a 1996 consent decree requiring the rehabilitation of Jefferson County’s sewer system. We assumed responsibility for monitoring thousands of acres of protected Birmingham Water Works Board land around the drinking water source for more than one million Alabamians.

Download a PDF of Cahaba River Society’s 2025 Impact Report here.

• 2024 in the Numbers
• Michelle Blackwood: An Extraordinary Volunteer and Supporter
• Advancing Water and Nature Equity

River Resilience

• 2024 Partnerships Multiply Our Efforts to Protect and Restore the River
• Jefferson County and Cahaba River Society Request End to Decades-Long Sewer Consent Decree
• Hoover Collaborates With Cahaba River Society on a Blueway and Greenway Plan
• Cahaba River Society and Cahaba Riverkeeper Partner to Monitor Protected Lands Around Drinking Water Source

Environmental Education

• New Curriculum Launched Through Partnership with UAB
• Intern Program Develops Future Environmental Leaders

Volunteer Mobilization

• Volunteers Help Restore the River
• The Young Professionals of Cahaba River Society Make Waves

Recreation

• Recreation Activities Engage Hundreds and Inspire Love for the Cahaba River in 2025

2025 Save The Date

Keep an eye on our events calendar for updates.

• January 30th: Cahaba River Society Annual Meeting
• March-November: Recreation, Volunteer, and Education Opportunities
• April 14-18: Earth Week Volunteer Activities
• October 5th: Cahaba River Frydown at Cahaba Brewing