An active April for conservation, education events in Alabama
Hundreds of volunteers, students and educators will mobilize this month in a series of events focused on protecting the state’s natural resources and teaching future generations about resource and energy conservation.
Volunteers participate in a recent Renew Our Rivers cleanup in Helena along Buck Creek and the Cahaba River.
Alabama Power is partnering with organizations to build awareness of their efforts to improve communities and preserve natural resources around the state.
This month-long series of events include:
- Seven river cleanups coordinated through the Renew Our Rivers campaign, which are expected to draw hundreds of volunteers.
- Raising awareness of community partners making an impact on conservation.
- Teaching high school and college students about energy efficiency and conservation efforts.
- Providing information and opportunities to college students interested in careers in conservation and stewardship.
Supporting the work of Alabamians who are passionate about improving quality of life across the state is a primary focus for Alabama Power and the Alabama Power Foundation.
“We are proud to support efforts to make Alabama a better state through our partnerships on these projects, as well as our own efforts in conservation, energy efficiency and land resource management,” said Matt Bowden, Alabama Power’s vice president for Environmental Affairs.
Here’s a list of some of the education and conservation events supported by Alabama Power that are scheduled for April:
April 4 Renew Our Rivers (Lay Lake)
Contact: Byron Corina
205-669-8310
Since 2000, more than 72,000 volunteers have removed nearly 14 million pounds from Southeastern waterways.
April 5 Renew Our Rivers (Upper Cahaba River)
Contact: Kristen Self
205-368-5516
More than 30 Renew Our Rivers cleanups are scheduled throughout the state in 2015.
April 6 Electrathon Alabama
(Barber Motorsports Park)
Contact: Robin White
205-257-4548
High school and college teams will drive emission-free, electric-powered vehicles in competition. The event includes an alternative-fuel car show.
April 8 Renew Our Rivers (Yates and Thurlow lakes)
Contact: Joel Johnston
334-283-1054
Renew Our Rivers cleanups now take place across four Southeastern states.
April 9 UAB Earth Day Festival
(UAB Campus Green)
Contact: Julie Price
205-996-5362
A range of organizations will help students and faculty learn more about energy and conservation efforts in their communities.
April 11 Renew Our Rivers (Lake Mitchell)
Contact: Lee Pope 205-389-2480
You can learn more about Renew Our Rivers at www.renewourrivers.com.
April 12 Renew Our Rivers (Lower Cahaba River)
Contact: Paula Fancher
cahabafriends@gmail.com
Since 2000, more than 72,000 volunteers have removed nearly 14 million pounds from Southeastern waterways.
April 18 Renew Our Rivers (Lay Lake)
Contact: Judy Jones
205-669-4865
More than 30 Renew Our Rivers cleanups are scheduled throughout the state in 2015.
April 23 Automobiles for a Cleaner Tomorrow
(Barber Motorsports Park)
Contact: Jennifer Rhodes
205-257-2181
The event brings together students from Birmingham schools who are interested in math, science and engineering with experts from Alabama Power’s Electric Transportation group and from the Verizon IndyCar Series.
April 25 Renew Our Rivers (Lake Jordan)
Contact: Barbara Dreyer
334-567-7551
Renew Our Rivers cleanups now take place across four Southeastern states.
For more information about Alabama Power’s efforts to protect the environment and conserve natural resources, please visit www.alabamapower.com and click the Environment tab on the top banner.
