Upcoming Events

FRCA General Meeting, Tuesday, April 15
Brantley Fry and Mark Rubino of the Green Resource Center for Alabama will be the guest speakers at our next general meeting on April 15. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about this new nonprofit. The mission of GRCA is enlighten and educate the public, industry professionals, and policymakers about design, construction, and maintenance practices for environmentally sustainable living--inspiring them to take action. GRCA aims to spark dialogue and offer resources to the people of Alabama so that we may find sensible solutions for healthy and productive lives. A potluck dinner starts at 6:30, the meeting starts at 7:00. For directions, visit our Meetings page. Please join us!

Slackwater Darter workshop, Saturday, April 26
Jennifer Schade, our Slackwater Darter intern, recently finished the habitat probability maps of breeding and non-breeding sites in the Flint River watershed.  The finished progress report was submitted to the World Wildlife Fund on January 1, 2008.  You can find a copy of the report, a fact sheet about the Slackwater Darter, plus general information about this effort on our Projects page.  Now, the Slackwater darter project is going to the field and we want you to join us on Saturday, April 26! 

When: Saturday, April 5, 2008 (9:30 – 4:00)

What: Learn about and assist in habitat assessments for the slackwater darter in the Flint River Watershed. Following orientation and training, groups will be assigned local habitats to asses. Getting your feet wet is optional!

How to sign up: Call Allison Bohlman at (256) 656-3334 for more information or send an email to flintriverconservation@gmail.com.

Location: Orientation will be at the Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station (Walker Lane off of Highway 432, north of Meridianville).

What to bring: A sack lunch and shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy or even wet. FRCA will provide refreshments.

Directions:

  • From Huntsville, take Highway 431/231 (N. Memorial Parkway) North past Meridianville.
  • Turn Right (east) on Walker Lane (about 10 miles north of Winchester Rd.).
  • Turn Right into the WTARS (about 0.5 miles).
  • The workshop will be held in the first building on your right (about 0.2 miles south of the entrance).

Earth Day, April 22
Volunteer for Earth Day events on April 22 and educate our community about water issues. Contact Soos Weber for details.

Drinking Water Festival, May 6-7
The Madison County Drinking Water Festival educates children about surface and groundwater through fun enlightening hands-on activities. Sign up as a volunteer for the event on May 6-7.

Past Events

4/5/1008 1st Slackwater Darter Workshop
3/18/2007 FRCA Board meeting
2/2008 FRCA General Meeting
12/11/07

FRCA Holiday Meeting Potluck! 6:30 PM

11/07

Alabama Water Watch Training Workshop

11/13/07

FRCA Board Meeting (date may change)

10/9/07 General Meeting @ Public Services Building 6:30 PM Speaker T.B.A. Potluck!
9/29/07

Public Lands Day: Flint River Clean Up 9 AM

9/11/07 FRCA Board Meeting (date may change)
9/1/07 Funding begins for Slackwater Darter Grant WWF, Intern identified & begins work
8/16/07 Flint River Video Premier at Monte Sano State Park
8/14/07 FRCA General Meeting, Paul Freeman The Nature Conservancy of Alabama, Biodiversity of AL
7/10/07 FRCA Board Meeting
6/12/07 FRCA General Meeting, Allison Bohlman & Dawn Lemke Slackwater Darter Grant Presentation
6/2/07 National River Clean-Up Week
4/21/07 Earth Day Celebrations @ the Hays Nature Preserve
4/10/07 FRCA General Meeting, Dwight Cooley of Wheeler Wildlife Refuge
3/13/07 FRCA Board Meeting
2/24/07 River Guardians Workshop, City Engineering Building, 9am
2/12/07 General Meeting featuring Steve Kinney, an environmental economist.
12/12/2006 Annual FRCA Christmas Party
11/14/06 FRCA Board Meeting
10/21/06 Members hike to Walls of Jerico
10/10/06 FRCA member's meeting, presenter April Hall, P.E. from the Alabama Rivers Alliance
9/30/2006 River Clean Up/ Public Lands Day
9/12/2006 FRCA Board Meeting
8/8/2006 FRCA Meeting Potluck Picnic at Burritt on the Mountain
7/29/2006 Creeks and Critters Workshop
6/25/2006 Purple Loosestrife Elimination Task Force
6/24/2006 Creeks and Critters Workshop
6/13/2006 FRCA Member's Meeting
6/11/2006 FRCA Member Hike to Falling Springs Sink
5/2006 SouthWings Flint River Fly Over

 
 


River Guardians Workshop--learning how to tackle problems on the Flint River


National Public Lands Day, Flint River Cleanup


Earth Day

Creeks & Critters Workshop


Flint River Cleanup

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