Alabama Water Watch

05/27/2026

‼️REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 31‼️

Curious to learn about what our Volunteer Monitors do with the data they collect? You are in luck! 🍀The 2026 AL Water Watch Annual Meeting will feature ⚡ Data Lightning ⚡ Round talks from several AWW Volunteer Monitors and Groups:

💧Saugahatchee-Chewacla Watershed Watch
💧City of Auburn Watershed Division
💧Auburn University Risk Management & Safety
💧Choctawhatchee Riverkeeper
💧Lake Watch of Lake Martin

We hope you consider joining us to listen in on the work our volunteers do throughout the state of Alabama!

Register by May 31 >> aub.ie/2026_AWWAM_Registration



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05/26/2026

‼️REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 31‼️

Register to join us for the 2026 AWW Annual Meeting in Opelika, AL, on Saturday, June 6! Share with anyone you think would be interested in getting to know the Alabama Water Watch Program and the work of our AWWesome Volunteers!

Register by May 31 >> aub.ie/2026_AWWAM_Registration

Highlights include:

🌲Optional Pre-meeting hike along Creekline Trails of Opelika (details & sign up during registration!)

⚡️Data Lightning Rounds presented by AWW Volunteers local to Central/ Eastern Alabama

🏆Annual Awards Ceremony celebrating the phenomenal work of AWW's Volunteers

🤝Opportunities to meet and network with AWW Volunteers, staff, board, program partners, and members of the public interested in water resources in Alabama!

🥗🥪Lunch from Butcher Paper (local BBQ spot in Opelika!)

💧Join us for the 2026 AWW Annual Meeting in Opelika, AL💧

The day will feature networking opportunities, Data Lightning Rounds (brief presentations by Volunteer Monitors local to East/ Central Alabama), and our Annual Volunteer Awards Program.

Come celebrate the work of AWW's Volunteers and Program Partners (and enjoy lunch catered by Butcher Paper BBQ !)

Registration closes May 31 >>> aub.ie/2026_AWWAM_Registration

05/25/2026

Teacher Workshop Series:
AMSTI TEAMS PowerSchool PD:
Science and Math
Teaching Beyond the Walls- AL Ecology in Action
DeSoto State Park
June 23, 2026
Funded by The Caring Foundation of BCBS AL
https://reserve.alapark.com/register/teaching-beyond-the-walls-al-ecology-in-action-teacher-workshop-dsp

05/18/2026

Look at all these critters found by the folks at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve!

05/18/2026

💧Join us for the 2026 AWW Annual Meeting in Opelika, AL💧

The day will feature networking opportunities, Data Lightning Rounds (brief presentations by Volunteer Monitors local to East/ Central Alabama), and our Annual Volunteer Awards Program.

Come celebrate the work of AWW's Volunteers and Program Partners (and enjoy lunch catered by Butcher Paper BBQ !)

Registration closes May 31 >>> aub.ie/2026_AWWAM_Registration

05/18/2026

Put your best wing forward - submit your abstract this week!
Abstracts are due Friday, May 22 @ 5pm CT 🙌

The Alabama Water Resources Conference is September 9-11, 2026 at the Perdido Beach Resort.

Previous topic areas have included:
Aquatic Ecology/Biology, Coastal Issues, Drought and Climate Issues, Ecological Flows, Flood Issues, GIS and Water Management, Groundwater Availability and Management, Modeling in Water Management, Restoration and Remediation, Stormwater Management, Water Policy and Law, Water Quality, Water Quantity, Water Resources Education and Stewardship, Water and Wastewater Systems Management, Watershed Management and Connecting Agencies, Industries and Stakeholders.

Registration opens July 1! More at the link in our bio.

05/14/2026

Drought Update!

While the majority of the state remains in some level of drought, some West and Southwestern counties in the state received enough rain to improve from Extreme (D3) drought to Severe (D2) Drought. These areas will still need more beneficial rainfall before long term improvements can set in.

Next week's forecast shows scattered showers and little to no rain - expect conditions to remain the same.

05/12/2026

Parrot Feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is an aggressive invasive aquatic plant that can quickly choke out Alabama’s ponds and waterways. 🌿 While its feathery green foliage may look attractive, it forms dense mats that block sunlight, deplete oxygen levels, and interfere with fishing and boating. 🛶 Stay alert for this invader to protect our local water quality and native aquatic life! 💧

Learn more about identifying and managing Parrot Feather here: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/fish-water/the-invasive-aquatic-plant-parrot-feather/ 🔗

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05/12/2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 4-H BIGGEST Catch Contest, taking place virtually from June 5 to 15! Youth ages 9 to 18 are invited to participate—no 4-H experience required.

Compete in various age categories and fish species and compete to catch the biggest fish! An art contest is also being offered as well!

Check out this link for all the rules and information!

Contest rules, details, and a downloadable PDF flyer are available on the ACES website:
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/4h/4-h-biggest-catch/

05/06/2026

Today is the deadline for ACF’s Estuary Corps Applications! This is open to 6th & 7th graders.

Please make sure all 6th and 7th grade teachers, parents, and students know that tomorrow is the deadline to apply for our Estuary Corps Summer program: https://www.joinACF.org/estuary-corps

05/01/2026

🫶💦 Y'all are invited to Kids' Day on the River on Saturday, June 13th! The turtles, owls, hawks and river critters can't wait to see you on the banks of the Locust Fork River. Come for some hands-on science, river education and lots of FUN! 🐢🦉🦎🪱 🩵

All this - +++ plus lunch, is completely FREE! At lunch, we'll sing Happy 35th Birthday to FLFR and cut the birthday cake.

Children and their families in the community should register now at: FLFR.org.
Registration are required to attend.