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Choccolocco Creek Watershed

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Choccolocco Creek Watershed

A non-profit organization established to preserve, protect, and promote the Choccolocco Creek Watershed.

The goals of the organization are to:

• Provide a connection point for objective exchange of information for what is happening in the Choccolocco Creek Watershed

• Organize opportunities for community involvement in watershed improvement and protection activities

• Educate community members and those outside of the area about the ecological significance of Choccolocco Creek for the region an

d how to protect the valuable natural resources within the watershed

• Promote sustainable land use practices

Members of the Alliance abide by Guiding Principles approved by the existing membership in September 2011. The Alliance currently meets every other month in the Anniston/Oxford area and is actively working on carrying out activities and events to achieve its goals. Committees meet and hold conference calls between the regularly schedule meetings. Interests currently represented in the Alliance are:

• Alabama Department of Transportation
• Alabama Power Company
• Anniston Water Works and Sewer Board
• Eastman
• Calhoun County, Alabama
• Calhoun County Soil & Water Conservation District
• Calhoun and Talladega County Cooperative Extensions
• Georgia/Alabama Land Trust
• Jacksonville State University, Biology Department
• Logan Martin Lake Protection Association
• National Gypsum
• Private Choccolocco Creek Landowners
• Talladega County Board of Education

Partners assisting with implementing watershed protection and improvement activities include:

• Alabama Clean Water Partnership
• Alabama Cooperative Extension
• Alabama Forestry Commission
• Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
• City of Anniston
• City of Oxford
• Coosa Valley Resource Conservation & Development Council
• East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
• Jacksonville State University Earth Club
• Jacksonville State University Geography Department
• Middle Coosa River Clean Water Partnership
• North East Alabama Bicycle Association
• TV 24, Channel 9

09/09/2026

🌱 Join us for the 2026 Regional State of Agriculture! 🍅

Hear from Rick Pate, Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries for the State of Alabama, along with representatives from the Calhoun County Soil & Water Conservation District, Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, and Alabama Forestry Commission - Management Division as they share updates and insights on agriculture across our region.

Following the program, stick around for a Tomato Sandwich Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 🍅🥪

📅 September 22, 2026
☕ Coffee & Pastries at 9:00 a.m.
⏰ Program begins at 10:00 a.m.
📍 Oxford Civic Center | 401 McCullers Lane

Sponsored by: Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center, Regions Bank, Calhoun County Conservation District, Alabama Soil & Water Conservation Committee, and Choccolocco Creek Watershed.

We hope you'll join us for a morning of agriculture, community, and a good tomato sandwich!

RSVP: https://members.calhounchamber.com/atlas/events/5119849/details

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 🌿

Whether you're spending the day on the water, hitting the trails, or relaxing outdoors, take a moment to enjoy the natural spaces that make our watershed special.

Enjoy the outdoors. Leave no trace. Protect the adventure. 💧

09/04/2026

🐟 Wildlife Spotlight: Pygmy Sculpin

Meet one of Alabama's most unique native fish: the pygmy sculpin (Cottus paulus)!

Found only in Coldwater Spring in Calhoun County, Alabama, this critically endangered freshwater fish has one of the most limited habitiats of any species in the area.

Pygmy sculpins grow to only about 1.5 inches long and have a robust body, large head, connected dorsal fins, and gray-to-black coloring.

🌿 Protecting Coldwater Spring and its water quality help protect this tiny species and the unique habitat it calls home.

Have you ever spotted, or heard of, the pygmy scuplin?

📸 Photo:

09/02/2026

🍂 This upcoming fall, consider leaving a little nature behind! Waiting to clean up plant stems and natural materials can provide valuable overwintering habitat for native bees and other beneficial insects. 🐝🌿

08/28/2026

Make plans to attend the 2026 Regional State of Agriculture on Tuesday, September 22nd. Breakfast with Coffee & Pastries begin at 9:00 a.m. The program begins at 10:00 a.m.

The featured speaker is Rick Pate, Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries for the State of Alabama. Other speakers include: representatives from Calhoun County Soil & Water Conservation District, Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, and Alabama Forestry Commission - Management Division.

Afterwards we will be having a Tomato Sandwich Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center, Regions Bank, Calhoun County Conservation District, Alabama Soil & Water Conservation Committee, and Choccolocco Creek Watershed.

08/24/2026

🌳 Myth vs. Fact!

Dead trees and wood may look like they’re no longer useful, but they play an important role in a healthy ecosystem. They provide food and habitat for fungi, insects, amphibians, and cavity-nesting birds. 🐦🍄

Sometimes, what looks “dead” is still full of life! 💚

08/21/2026

🌿 WEEKEND ADVENTURE: COLEMAN LAKE 🌿

Need a place to escape for the weekend? Add Coleman Lake Recreation Area to your list! 🌊

Tucked away in the Talladega National Forest near Fruithurst, Alabama, Coleman Lake offers a peaceful getaway with plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors.

🥾 Take a walk around the 1.9-mile loop
🎣 Cast a line and enjoy a day of fishing
🏊 Cool off with swimming
🦌 Keep an eye out for local wildlife
⛺ Stay overnight at one of 19 campsites

Good to know before you go:
📍 Campsites are first-come, first-served
📵 There is no cell service
🌤️ The recreation area is seasonal

Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that get you away from the screen and into the woods. 🌲

Where will your weekend adventure take you? 👇

08/19/2026

🌼 Community Spotlight: Choccolocco Park Pollinator & Wildlife Habitat 🐦🌿

You may have noticed the growing flowers and grasses around Choccolocco Park during your walks, games, or visits. While these areas may look a little less manicured than your typical park, there’s a purpose behind it!

The park’s grounds crew has been working hard to create pollinator and wildlife habitats that provide food and shelter for native species while creating opportunities for the community to learn more about the environment around them. 🦋🌱

Wilson Lowe hopes to see the back fields of the park become a thriving habitat for native quail and other wildlife, while establishing native grasses and wildflowers that the public can enjoy and learn from.

This project will also build upon the Appalachian Birding Trail, creating additional opportunities for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts to experience native wildlife right here in our community. 🐦🔭

We’re excited to watch this project grow and see the benefits it brings to both our community and the environment. There’s a lot of potential for these fields to become a special place for wildlife, education, and outdoor recreation!

🌿 Sometimes, letting nature grow is exactly what nature needs.

08/17/2026

Protecting Choccolocco Creek Together 🌿

The Mission of the Choccolocco Creek Watershed is to bring our community together through education, conservation, and collaboration to protect and improve the health of our local waterways.

Every action makes a difference. Whether it's learning about our watershed, participating in community events, reducing pollution, or sharing information with others, your support helps protect Choccolocco Creek for future generations. 💙

A healthy watershed starts with an engaged community. Help us spread the word by sharing this post and encouraging others to learn more about the importance of protecting our local water resources!

Address

428 Main Street
Oxford, AL
36203

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12568357821

Website

http://www.choccoloccocreek.org/

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