Conservation for Recreation: Mardis Mill Falls

Read about the history of FLT’s first publicly accessible property outside of Jefferson County!

Mardis Mill Falls: Conservation for Recreation

On our 1,129 acre conservation easement in Coosa County, longleaf pines return

A restoration plan comes to life along Hatchet Creek.

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Habitat Restoration Work at Seven Springs Continues

Work continues on land bordering endangered darter habitat

Habitat Restoration Work at Seven Springs Continues

FLT adds 68 acres to conservation footprint

In January, Land Stewardship and Outreach staff got to explore our first conservation property of 2024.

FLT and partners complete stream restoration project in west Birmingham

A culvert posed a problem for a tiny, endangered fish. FLT and partners fixed it.

Read about our recent work in Seven Springs to help the watercress darter.

Final film of "Trash Free Waters in Central Alabama" series complete

Freshwater Land Trust released the final installment of its four-part short film series, “Trash Free Waters in Central Alabama,” highlighting the history and successes of Project Litter Gitter and the consequences of trash in our waterways.

FLT and Partners Extend Bank Stabilization of Turkey Creek

On a mild, overcast morning in mid-December, FLT’s Land Stewardship Director and the Outreach and Communications team joined Jeffrey Drummond with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Turkey Creek CU1 in Pinson.

About Freshwater Land Trust

Freshwater Land Trust works to conserve and care for environmentally significant land throughout Central Alabama and to connect the Red Rock Trail System® throughout Jefferson County.

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129: Trail Miles Developed

12,000+: Acres of Land Conserved

7: Endangered Species Protected

"Take care of the land and the land will take care of you..."

Hugh Hammond Bennett

Find a Trail

Use our 129-mile Red Rock Trail System interactive map to locate an accessible trail in Jefferson County suitable for your level of difficulty.

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Volunteer Your Time

Explore individual ways and group opportunities to help us keep our properties and trails cleaner and greener, including Adopt-a-Trail or Workdays.

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Make a charitable contribution and invest in our organization's efforts to protect the land and water that connect us all throughout Central Alabama.

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