It’s pretty clear why Alabama is often called Alabama the Beautiful. Over the years, the stunning landscapes of this region have gained recognition, and locals are increasingly motivated to protect that beauty.

There are numerous organizations, both large and small, committed to preserving this natural charm, but getting involved can sometimes feel intimidating. For those keen on safeguarding an important part of our state’s natural heritage, participating in the Update the River Cleanup is an ideal way to start.

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The Alabama Power River Cleanup initiative began in Gadsden at Lake Neely Henry. This year’s Update River Cleanup represents 26 years of remarkable efforts across the state. “Last year, approximately 3,400 volunteers removed around 107 tons of trash from company-owned lakes and waterways. Over the past 25 years, more than 104,000 volunteers have collectively cleaned up 13.4 million pounds of waste from Alabama’s coastlines and rivers,” they noted.

Renewing Our Rivers is among the largest river cleanup efforts in the nation, and Alabama Power benefits from substantial support from local volunteers, partner organizations, and community members. If you’d like to help, check out the cleanup schedule below to see how you can contribute to maintaining our state’s natural beauty.

Update the River Schedule

April

– April 25th at Lake Smith

– April 26th at Lake Weiss

May

– May 3rd at Lake Jordan

– May 10th at Lake Mitchell

– May 20th to 21st at Lake Smith

June

– June 14th on the Alabama River

August

– August 9th at Valley Creek

September

– September 4th to 5th at Lake Smith

– September 17th to 18th at Smith Lake

– September 22nd to 27th at Neely Henry Lake

– September 27th at Village Creek

– September 19th to 20th and September 30th at Dog River

October

– Mobile River from October 1st to February

– October 4th at Lake Mitchell

– October 9th at Plant Miller

– October 10th at Lake Smith

– January 21st and 23rd at RL Harris

– October 31st to November 1st at Lake Martin

If you’re interested in joining the cleanup efforts, contact information for each event can be found here.

courtesy Soul Grow On Alabama