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Yahoo
01-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local groups clean Lake Eufaula shorelines and waterways over the weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — Over the weekend, Alabama Power and Friends of Lake Eufaula (FOLE) hosted their 20th annual shoreline cleanup. The event is a part of Alabama Power's Renew Our Rivers campaign. According to a press release, community members and local organizations removed approximately three tons of trash from Lake Eufaula's shorelines and waterways in two days. 'We were incredibly fortunate to have a beautiful day that allowed volunteers to cover significant ground around the lake.' FOLE President Brad Moore said. The clean-up effort began in 2000 as a community river cleanup organized by Alabama Power employees from Plant Gadsden concerned about litter found along the Coosa River. This weekend's participating volunteer groups included individual volunteers, local 4-H Club students, Alabama Power Service Organization, TowBoatUS, Eufaula Water Works, St. James Episcopal Church, Chattahoochee River Conservancy, Elite Sonar, Eufaula VFW Post and the Alabama Marine Patrol. Pictures courtesy of Teisha Wallace. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
25-03-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Alabama Power's Renew Our Rivers Enters 26th Year, Planning for 5,000 Volunteers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 25, 2025 /3BL/ - The highly anticipated 26th season of Alabama Power's Renew Our Rivers (ROR) cleanups begin Saturday, March 1, at Valley Creek. In 2025, ROR Coordinator Mike Clelland has 28 cleanup events lined up, running through October 31, with additional dates to be announced. 'We're kicking off another quarter-century,' said Clelland, who expects to distribute approximately 5,000 ROR T-shirts to volunteers. Last year, nearly 3,400 volunteers removed about 107 tons of trash from Alabama's lakes and waterways, contributing to a 25-year total of over 104,000 volunteers and 13.4 million pounds of debris cleared. ROR cleanups have become a staple in Alabama Power's environmental efforts, with strong participation from company volunteers, homeowner and boat owner groups (HOBO), and environmental organizations. Clelland noted an increase in volunteer recruitment this year, particularly among lake associations, indicating growing enthusiasm for the program. 'The energy for the program is still there, and it's even increasing in some instances,' Clelland said. The program has seen a steady rise in volunteer numbers post-pandemic, with high school and college students, scout groups, and community members eager to contribute. Volunteers are encouraged to stay updated on cleanup schedules through their local lake associations, as dates may shift due to weather conditions. For more information on the Renew Our Rivers initiative and to find a cleanup event, visit 2025 ROR cleanup schedule March 1: Valley Creek: Adger, Birmingham, Bessemer and Providence March 22: Minor Heights Community at Village Creek March 28-March 29: Lake Eufaula (Chattahoochee River) March 29-April 5: Logan Martin (Coosa River) April 12: Lay Lake (Coosa River) TBD: Lay Lake at E.C. Gaston Plant (Coosa River) April 17-18: Smith Lake (Winston County) April 25: Smith Lake (Cullman County) April 26: Weiss Lake May 3: Lake Jordan (Coosa River) May 10: Lake Mitchell (Coosa River) May 20-21: Smith Lake (Walker County) May 31: Chattahoochee River (Plant Farley) June 7: Holt Reservoir Aug. 9: Valley Creek- Fairfield, Midfield, Hueytown, Pleasant Grove and Brighton Sept. 4-5: Smith Lake (Winston County) Sept: 17-18: Smith Lake (Walker County) Sept. 19-20: Lake Demopolis Sept. 22-27: Neely Henry Lake (Coosa River) Sept: 27: Village Creek Sept. 30: Dog River (Mobile County) Oct. 1-2: Mobile River (Plant Barry) Oct. 4: Lake Mitchell (Coosa River) Oct. 9: Plant Miller (Locust Fork) Oct. 10: Smith Lake (Cullman County) Oct. 21-23: R.L. Harris (Tallapoosa River-Lake Wedowee) Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Lake Martin (Tallapoosa River) About Alabama Power Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), provides reliable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the state. Learn more at
