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2023

June: Alabama’s Five Mile Creek Greenway now the longest multiuse trail in Jefferson County (Alabama News Center)
June: OPEN NOW: Extension of the Five Mile Creek Greenway makes it the longest trail in the Red Rock Trail System (Bham Now)
May: Freshwater Land Trust acquires acres from University of Alabama (Birmingham Business Journal)
May: Freshwater Land Trust acquires conservation easement from the University of Alabama (The Bama Buzz)
April: Work ongoing to bring regional trail system to Jefferson County (Vestavia Voice)
April: RCB Commemorates 10 Years of Rotary Trail on Red Rock Tuesday (Birmingham Rotary Club)
April: How 3 organizations keep Alabama beautiful for future generations (Bham Now)
February: Mayor’s Minute By Patrick McClusky – March 2023 (The Homewood Star)
February: Habitat for Cahaba lilies, endangered snail gains permanent protection (AL.com)
February: New Freshwater Land Trust easement in Coosa County protects longleaf, mussels & Cahaba lilies (The Bama Buzz)
February: Magic City Brewery Trail is complete with 12 breweries (Bham Now)
February: Magic City Newsmakers: Freshwater Land Trust, PARCA, Birmingham Promise and more (Birmingham Business Journal)
February: Homewood breaks ground on Shades Creek Greenway Trail extension (Bham Now)
February: New Hi-Wire Brewing in Birmingham combines craft beer, games, and community (Yellowhammer News)
January: Freshwater Land Trust’s ‘Project Litter Gitter’ hits milestone, 20,000 lbs of trash removed from waterways (Bham Now)
January: Troy University announces keynote speakers for John Lewis Leadership Conference (The Troy Messenger)
January: NEW seating + signage installed on Red Rock Trail System in Birmingham (Bham Now)

2022

December: 7 Nature Events in Birmingham to Kick Off Your 2023 (Bham Now)
December: Innovate Alabama forms Council on Outdoor Recreation (Alabama Today)
December: Innovate Alabama leverages outdoor recreation to bolster economy (Yellowhammer News)
December: Innovate Alabama forms Council on Outdoor Recreation and Roundtable (The Bama Buzz)
October: Magic City Newsmakers: Verizon, Childcare Resources, Salvation Army, Freshwater Land Trust, Eli Lilly (Birmingham Business Journal)
September: 9 of the best running spots in Birmingham (Bham Now)
August: Latest expansion of Red Rock Trail System strengthens connections among Birmingham, Alabama, neighborhoods (Alabama Newscenter)
August: Freshwater Land Trust’s Hugh Kaul Trail is complete + fundraising concert TONIGHT, Aug. 26 (Bham Now)
August: Greensky Bluegrass Welcomes Sam Bush & More At Land Aid Benefit In Birmingham (Jam Base)
August: 13 hiking + walking trails in Birmingham to explore (Bham Now)
July: 4 environmental volunteer opportunities in Birmingham to check out (Bham Now)
July: NEW: Freshwater Land Trust installs 12th Litter Gitter in Greater Birmingham area (Bham Now)
July: The Hardwick’s renovation has begun, right on the Rotary Trail (Bham Now)
July: “I Love Birmingham” mural commissioned by Freshwater Land Trust is finished [AERIAL VIDEO] (Bham Now)
July: New sculpture forged from railroad steel taps into Birmingham’s history (AL.com)
June: Delivering positive outcomes for streams, wetlands, as Alabama grows (AL.com)
May: Ribbon Cutting Takes Place for Moon River Canoe Launch and Parking Area in Irondale (DesignAlabama)
May: Officials cut ribbon on Moon River Canoe Launch and parking area in Irondale (Alabama NewsCenter)
May: Now it’s easier than ever to enjoy Moon River Canoe launch—learn why (Bham Now)
April: New 10,000 sq.ft. mural along with Sunrise Rotary Plaza opening on Hugh Kaul Trail before The World Games (Bham Now)
April: On Earth Day, Alabama parks and greenway advocates celebrate Birmingham’s new Hugh Kaul Trail, break ground on next section (Alabama NewsCenter)
April: Freshwater Land Trust opens the Hugh Kaul Trail to Avondale (Bham Now)
April: 7 ways to celebrate Earth Day 2022 in Birmingham Area (Bham Now)
April: Birmingham embraces conservation of endangered darter species (Courthouse News Service)
April: Meet the BBJ’s Who’s Who in Nonprofits 2022 (Birmingham Business Journal)
April: In Alabama, Freshwater Land Trust is Restoring Creeks, Reviving Endangered Species and Creating Public Green Space (REVITALIZATION)
March: Restoring nature: Stewardship is a top priority for Freshwater Land Trust (Bham Now)
March: “Litter Gitter” device clearing trash from waterways in Jefferson County (ABC 33/40)
March: ‘Litter Gitter’ device installed in Buck Creek Park (Shelby County Reporter)
February: Greenways, new and proposed, expand walking and biking trail network in Jefferson County (Alabama Newscenter)
January: Freshwater Land Trust surpasses 8,000 acres protected in Central Alabama (Bham Now)
January: Massive 750 mile trail system planned for Birmingham (AL.com)
January: Massive 750 Mile Trail System Planned for Birmingham (Comeback Town)
January: Oak Mountain State Park expands 1644-acres, thanks to Forever Wild and EBSCO (Bham Now)

2021

November 2021: Endangered Alabama darter gains permanent habitat protections (AL.com)
November 2021: New conservation easement protects Birmingham’s rare watercress darter (Bham Now)
November 2021: Freshwater Land Trust unveils new Red Rock Trail System logo (Bham Now)
October 2021: A Mysterious Woodland Trail In Alabama Will Take You To The Original Irondale Furnace Ruins (Only In Your State)
September 2021: Tarrant is now home to Jefferson County’s 11th Litter Gitter (Bham Now)
September 2021: Tarrant’s “litter gitter” installed (Trussville Tribune)
September 2021: Freshwater Land Trust to install 11th Litter Gitter in Tarrant, 11,000+ pounds of trash collected (Bham Now)
September 2021: Sunrise Rotary launches namesake project, The Sunrise Plaza (Bham Now)
August 2021: Forever Wild votes to acquire 1,611 acre addition to Oak Mountain State Park (Bama Buzz)
August 2021: Freshwater Land Trust – Land Aid (ABC 33/40 – Talk of Alabama)
August 2021: Alabama’s multiuse trails lure cyclists, runners for health, recreation and the outdoors (Alabama NewsCenter)
August 2021: Red Rock Tuesday @ Stockham Park (Fox 6 WBRC)
July 2021: Red Rock Tuesday @ Turkey Creek (Fox 6 WBRC)
June 2021: Red Rock Tuesday @ 20th Street (Fox 6 WBRC)
June 2021: What is Red Rock Trail System? (WBRC)
May 2021: 5 ways to celebrate National Trails Day in Bham (Bham Now)
May 2021: Litter Gitter has successful 1st year (Homewood Star)
May 2021: Clean water, trails, parks, how Freshwater Land Trust transforms our community (Bham Now)
May 2021: Freshwater Land Trust moves headquarters to Avondale (Birmingham Business Journal)
May 2021: Red Rock Tuesday @ High Ore Line (Fox 6 WBRC)
April 2021: New Jones Valley Trail Extension will connect Railroad Park to Avondale by end of 2021 (Bham Now)
April 2021: Red Rock Tuesday @ Five Mile Creek Greenway (Fox 6 WBRC)
April 2021: Litter Quitters and Litter Gitters (Fox 6 WBRC)
March 2021: Jones Valley Trail extension nearing groundbreaking in Birmingham (Alabama NewsCenter)
March 2021: 9 Birmingham races you need to run this spring (Bham Now)
March 2021: Trail to connect downtown Birmingham with Avondale gets approval (Birmingham Business Journal)
March 2021: Birmingham gives final approval for Jones Valley Trail Extension (Bham Now)
March 2021: Freshwater Land Trust could get a step closer to trail extension today (CBS 42)
February 2021: Red Rock Tuesday @ Shades Valley Creek Greenway (Fox 6 WBRC)

2020

December 2020: Litter Gitter installed in Trussville’s Pinchgut Creek
November 2020: Ghost Train Brewing Co., Gotcha Mobility + Freshwater Land Trust confirmed M2 tenants
November 2020: Three tenants secured for M2 project
October 2020: Pinson closes on Turkey Creek property exchange with Freshwater Land Trust
October 2020: Property exchange at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve a win-win for nature education and conservation
October 2020: Removing trash from our creeks, 8th litter gitter in Jefferson County installed at East Lake Park
October 2020: New litter traps keep plastic bags, bottles, diapers out of Birmingham waterways
October 2020: County lake, new birding platform to be featured on live TV segment
September 2020: Pinson Council approves MOA with Birmingham-Southern for Turkey Creek pavilion
August 2020: REI Announces 2020 Grant Partners
August 2020: Land trusts prevail in challenging times
July 2020: Bham metro is now home to 7 “litter gitter” devices thanks to the Freshwater Land Trust and partners
June 2020 (Video): Freshwater Land Trust feature by Alabama Power Foundation
June 2020: Tarrant launches $9.5 million improvement project
May 2020: Homewood purchases “litter gitter” device to improve beloved creeks
April 2020: Freshwater Land Trust lands $500,000 EPA grant
April 2020: 7 less traveled Alabama trails you’ll love
April 2020: Trying to hike and avoid the crowds?
April 2020: “Litter Gitter” on Birmingham’s Valley Creek captures over 148 pounds of trash
March 2020: Getting out for a walk in the woods? Social distancing still applies.
March 2020: Volunteers put muscle behind protecting the watercress darter
February 2020: Extension will connect downtown to 41st Street
February 2020: Jones Valley Trail to extend from downtown to Avondale
February 2020: Trail to connect Birmingham with Avondale
February 2020: Plan to extend Jones Valley Trail excites Birmingham walkers, cyclists

2019

December 2019: Freshwater Land Trust installs “Litter Gitter” at Valley Creek
November 2019: Parkside project created to be “uniquely Birmingham”
November 2019: Watercress darter survives in Birmingham’s industrial corridor
November 2019: Five reasons you should try geocaching in Birmingham if you like being outside
October 2019: [VIDEO] How to create an inclusive pop-up park
August 2019: How cities like Birmingham, Alabama are unlocking funding for parks and green space
August 2019: Birmingham’s three-mile High Ore Line Trail to Red Mountain Park is now open
August 2019: Grand opening of new trail at Red Mountain Park
August 2019: Freshwater Land Trust names new executive director
July 2019: Improved Cahaba River access site coming to Leeds
July 2019: Carolyn Buck speaks to Trussville Chamber of Commerce
July 2019: Birmingham’s Clairmont Walking Trail is officially open
July 2019: New trail system will connect six cities
June 2019: High Ore Line Trail expansion set to open this summer
June 2019: [VIDEO] Extension to Five Mile Creek Greenway opens in Gardendale
June 2019: Greenway opens in Gardendale
June 2019: Five Mile Creek adds two miles of trail in Gardendale
June 2019: Rare, tiny fish restoring Birmingham’s springs
May 2019: 5 hikes on Birmingham’s Red Rock Trail System, including new section of High Ore Line Trail
May 2019: New trail leading to Red Mountain Park set to open in June
April 2019: Why the health benefits of community parks really can’t be overstated
April 2019: New stretch of rail trail in Gardendale
February 2019: Extension coming to Lakeshore Trail

2018

September 2018: Rust never sleeps
September 2018: Progress along Birmingham’s Village Creek
September 2018: Why you should attend Land Aid 2018
August 2018: Adaptive reuse blossoms in Birmingham with Rotary Trail
August 2018: Give back to your community, join Freshwater Land Trust’s adopt-a-trail initiative
July 2018: Alabama’s unsung hero, the outdoor industry is responsible for 135,000 jobs
July 2018: Streambank restoration in mind for Shades Creek, Cahaba River
June 2018: How 750 miles of trails are connecting Birmingham
June 2018: Freshwater Land Trust “Too Hot To Hike tour” explored three trails last Saturday
June 2018: Watercress darter: Endangered fish found only in Jefferson County
June 2018: “Urban Oasis”: Endangered fish habitat restored at Roebuck Springs in Birmingham
June 2018: Freshwater Land Trust and partners restore watercress darter habitat
May 2018: Kiwanis celebrates 100 years, funds new park at Vulcan
March 2018: Birmingham to modernize, improve transportation network with complete streets
March 2018: Birmingham’s ultimate bucket list, the Red Rock Trail System

2017

November 2017: Endangered Alabama fish expands its range after dam removal
November 2017: Saving one of the rarest fish on earth
September 2017: Interview with Freshwater Land Trust Director Libba Vaughan

2016

November 2016: Birmingham Kiwanis Club commits $4 million to Vulcan Park trail expansion, light show
October 2016: Freshwater Land Trust’s new executive director aims to keep the magic in Birmingham
September 2016: Libba Vaughan of the Freshwater Land Trust: FACES of Birmingham
May 2016: New Birmingham park, bike trail opens on May 7
April 2016: Trails, bike lanes, and sidewalks from Birmingham to Brookside making Red Rock Trail System reality