AMRV RC&D

06/14/2026

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05/28/2026

It’s been exciting to watch this former water treatment facility grow into a hands-on environmental learning lab serving communities across North Alabama.

We’re proud of the work happening at WaterWorks and grateful to the Hartselle Enquirer for highlighting the continued partnership between Hartselle Utilities and AMRV RC&D.

Representatives from Hartselle Utilities toured the WaterWorks Environmental Learning Lab on May 21, revisiting the former water treatment plant north of Hartselle that has been transformed into a hands-on environmental science campus serving thousands of students each year. The visit highlighted th...

05/10/2026

What a fun day at Rainbow Elementary! Our Madison County Water Festival Committee surprised our 2026 logo contest winner, Zora. We brought her class a pizza party and $100.00 prize.
Zora’s drawing will be on all 2,000 t-shirts for this year's Water Festival!

05/01/2026

Check out what our team is working on at WaterWorks!

Photos by Rachel Howard/RAW Images What was once Hartselle’s source of clean water is now a hub for discovery. Since 2011, WaterWorks Environmental Learning Lab has been turning an old water treatment facility into a living classroom, inviting students and teachers from across the Tennesee Valley ...

04/30/2026

💚Are you passionate about planting native plants? The North Alabama Native Plant Symposium will be happening on May 30 and 31! This symposium will be focused on the beauty, ecology, and practical horticultural use of native plants in landscapes across North Alabama.

📆 Saturday/Sunday, May 30-31
⏰ All day
📍 UAH in Huntsville
✏ Register at www.aces.edu/go/nanps2026
💲 $30

Spots are limited, sign up soon!

For more reading about native plants, check out these articles:
🌼Native Landscape Plant & Seed Suppliers for North Alabama Growers (https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/landscaping/native-landscape-plant-seed-suppliers-for-north-alabama-growers/)
🌼Deer-Tolerant Native Flowers and Grasses for Alabama Landscapes (https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/deer-tolerant-native-flowers-and-grasses-for-alabama-landscapes/)

04/30/2026

The Second Annual North Alabama Native Plant Symposium is set for Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, in Huntsville, Alabama. This weekend-long event will explore how native plants can be thoughtfully integrated into landscapes to create beauty while supporting healthy ecosystems.

Designed for horticultural professionals, conservationists, and home gardeners, the symposium will focus on conservation in horticultural landscapes, drawing inspiration from natural habitats and current land management research. Attendees will hear from two keynote speakers and participate in sessions led by botanists, ecologists, and landscape professionals, all centered on Alabama’s native plants and ecological landscaping.

On Sunday, participants can also choose from nine botanical excursion options to experience native plants in action.

Learn more about the symposium on our website. https://www.aces.edu/go/6159