Alabama Water Watch

09/04/2026

AWW is proud to be a program of the Auburn University Water Resources Center and Alabama Extension!!

Alabama’s water supports our homes, farms, communities, wildlife, recreation and so much more.

Through the Auburn University Water Resources Center, Alabama Extension connects people with science-based education, resources and opportunities to better understand and protect this vital resource. Alabama Extension’s broader mission is to bring practical, research-based information to communities across the state.

Four programs help carry out this work:
Alabama Watershed Stewards provides education, tools and training to help people understand watersheds and take action to protect and improve water quality.

Alabama Water Watch, through a partnership with 4-H, works with Extension staff, teachers, informal educators and volunteers to engage young people in watershed education and water-monitioring activities.

Alabama Private Well Program supports private well owners with education, testing information and answers to common well-water questions.
Alabama Drought Reach strengthens drought communication and impact monitoring to help improve understanding of drought conditions across Alabama.

Learn more about these programs here: https://www.aces.edu/go/5507

08/08/2026

This summer, our Alabama Extension Summer Intern Emily was immersed in summer outreach experiences with Alabama Water Watch and Auburn University Water Resources Center ! Read on to discover what she learned about science communication and facilitating learning experiences centered on Alabama’s amazing water resources.

Read more on AWWareness: https://awwblog.auburn.edu/2026/07/28/recap-an-interns-experience-with-auwrc-and-aww-summer-outreach/

08/04/2026

Its not too late to register for the at the Early Bird Rate! We hope you'll join us down at the beach in September!

👋Planning to join the Alabama Water Resources Conference? Don't wait to register! Early bird rates end midnight Tuesday, August 4th!
Standard rates begin August 5, 2026.

👉IMPORTANT:
All Perdido Beach Resort rooms at the ALWRC conference rate are now sold out. PBR rooms are now only available at the hotel’s regular rates.

Additional overflow hotel room blocks have been arranged:

The Island House Hotel (26650 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561) at a discounted rate of $189+ tax/ per night. Deadline to reserve your room: August 10th.

The Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites Orange Beach (3111 Loop Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561) at a discounted rate of $109+ tax/night. Deadline to reserve your room: August 9th.

Email [email protected] for the ALWRC group code if you plan to book at the Island House Hotel or the Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites.
Please note that the ALWRC does not provide transportation to the conference from overflow hotels.

Find all information on the conference page of our AUWRC website, link in bio.
Sign up for our ALWRC newsletter to keep in the loop!

08/04/2026

Connecting through Summer Outreach

AWW Staff stayed busy this summer with education and outreach efforts, helping more people access and understand their waterways!

Read more about our summer on AWWareness: https://awwblog.auburn.edu/2026/07/28/recap-summer-outreach-2026/

📸: AU Fish Camp (Sydney Zinner), Science Matters (Sydney Zinner), Project SWAR (College of Education Communications), Cahaba ELP Visit (Mona Dominguez), Forestry Commission Educator Field Day (Amy Zvonar)

08/03/2026

💧AWW Volunteer Highlight💧

Volunteers are the backbone of AWW. Their dedication to supporting AWW’s mission is apparent every time they submit data or organize and lead a certification training.

In July, we are pleased to highlight Micky Hunt & Wayne Whitaker with Marshall County RSVP !

Read more about Micky: https://awwblog.auburn.edu/2026/07/28/aww-volunteer-highlight-micky-hunt/

Read more about Wayne: https://awwblog.auburn.edu/2026/07/28/aww-volunteer-highlight-wayne-whitaker/

08/03/2026

07/28/2026

AWW Staffer Sydney Zinner was excited to be able to participate in the UWA Black Belt STEM Summer Data Science Institute at the UWA Cahaba Biodiversity Center!

Many great takeaways from the 3-day workshop, and you can never complain about a swim in the Cahaba! Be on the lookout for a blog post from Sydney with more details (and lots of photos) about the workshop and exploration of the beautiful UWA Cahaba Biodiversity Center

07/28/2026

Mimi Fearn, long-time AWW Volunteer Monitor and Trainer with Dog River Clearwater Revival was one of the nine recipients of the 2026 Watershed Awards with Mobile Bay Magazine! We congratulate Mimi on this recognition and celebrate her many years of work dedicated to protecting the Dog River!

Mobile Bay's 7th annual Watershed Awards recognize the environmental guardians of our communities.