Inspired by the issues featured in the 2016 Southern Exposure films? Make a difference and get involved in the important work to protect Alabama’s environment by taking action!
Waste Not Want Not:
Find recycling drop-off locations or curbside programs across Alabama:
www.aeconline.org/recycling/where
Contact your local legislator and let them know you want a community recycling program: http://capwiz.com/state-al/home/
Good Housekeeping:
To reduce energy waste, find out how you can better insulate your home or business: http://www.aeconline.org/energy/impact/insulate
Learn more about the process for energy audits for your home: www.eco-three.com/what-we-do/process-energy-audits/
Contact the Energy Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to learn more about state energy programs: [email protected] or (334) 242-4909
What a Waste:
Support the Swim Guide program:
www.cahabariverkeeper.org/swimguide/
https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/choctawhatchee-riverkeeper/
http://www.mobilebaykeeper.org/swim-guide/
If you see or smell a sewer overflow, take photos and call ADEM’s hotline at (334) 274-4200 or submit a complaint online: http://app.adem.alabama.gov/complaints/submission
In addition, report the spill to your local Riverkeeper:
Black Warrior River watershed: [email protected]
Cahaba River watershed: cahabariverkeeper.org/report-pollution/, Cahaba River Society: 205-322-5326
Coosa River watershed: [email protected]
Choctawhatchee River watershed: [email protected]
Mobile River watershed: http://www.mobilebaykeeper.org/report/
Herald of the Sea:
Stay informed about the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s September 19th release of the supplemental impact statement on proposed 2018 Gulf of Mexico oil lease sales and provide public comments within 30 days: http://www.regulations.gov/
Take Mobile Baykeeper’s survey to help guide decision makers and ensure restoration funds resulting from the BP oil spill are spent on projects that will restore Alabama’s coast, its community, economy and environment: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RestorationOptions
Learn about Alabama Coastal Foundation’s Oyster Shell Recycling Program: www.joinacf.org/#!about1/c1bz3
Alabama the Beautiful:
Learn more about Alabama State Parks Partners’ efforts to keep state parks permanently funded: www.alparkspartners.com
Apply for the Volunteer In Parks (VIP) program to make a difference at your favorite park: http://www.alapark.com/volunteer
Birmingham to the Gulf:
Learn about dam removals and conservation locking:
American Rivers: www.americanrivers.org/initiatives/dams/
Let Rivers Flow: www.letriversflow.com