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 β€œpeopleshed” 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 β€’ Restoring the River β€’ Building Our Impact


Latest News

2024 Impact Report

2024 Impact Report

In 2024, thousands of individuals fell in love with the river through environmental education, volunteering, and recreation. We reached an…

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Intern Program Develops Future Environmental Leaders

Cahaba River Society hosted ten interns in 2024. Environmental causes need various skills and expertise, and we have internships for…

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Michelle Blackwood: An Extraordinary Volunteer and Supporter

Michelle Blackwood: An Extraordinary Volunteer and Supporter

We are pleased to honor Michelle Blackwood's generosity in supporting Cahaba River Society with her resources and time for over…

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New Curriculum Launched in Partnership with UAB

New Curriculum Launched in Partnership with UAB

Cahaba River Society launched a new curriculum in 2024. This foundational resource prepares students in the classroom for key topics…

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

Upcoming Events

Earth Week 2025

Cahaba River Society will host daily volunteer opportunities April 14-18, 2025, in honor of Earth Week. This week-long event will promote a clean and healthy Cahaba River and engage a ...

Volunteer Opportunity: Cahaba Blueway Cleanup Series – February 23, 2025

When: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 – 9:00am to 12:00pm   Where: Cahaba Blueway access point at US HWY. 280Β Β You will see a yellow volunteer day sign at the meeting location.Β See ...

Moonlight Canoe Trip – March 11 (Worm Moon)

When: Tuesday, March 11 from 6:00pm to no later than 10:00pm Location:Β Highway 280 Canoe Launch Day of event contact:Β Wil Rainer, Mobile:Β (901) 210-7850 Recommended Donation: $40 per person. Children 12 and ...