Resources & Links
Here you will find some useful resources and links to other sites that relate to KingfisherEditions.com. I have posted these links because I thought that you might benifit from them. If you have links that you would like to see added here, please Email me and let me know.
Cahaba River Publishing
Please visit Cahaba River Publishing, the sister site of KingfisherEditions.com.
The Nature Conservancy of Alabama
Read about the land conservation efforts in Alabama...particularly
the Walls of Jericho.
Cahaba River Society
The Cahaba River Society began in 1988 and quickly became
a national model for river organizations.
Alabama Rivers Alliance
The Alabama Rivers Alliance has helped numerous small groups
form effective organizations and solve overwhelming threats to individual
watersheds. Check out the membership.
Alabama Environmental Council
One of the oldest most effective environmental organizations
in the state with a broad base of activities.
Alabama Environmental News
For several years Pat Byington has brought us the most important
environmental news in his by-monthly newsletter. Pat stays on top of
environmental issues and has a better understanding of the environmental
history of this state than anyone else I know. You can subscriibe to
his newsletter at the site, I highly recommend this, it's free.
Bamboo Bill
Some sites I just find interesting, this is one of them.
Enjoy.
Alabama Whitewater
Ever wondered about water levels, where to put-in or take-out,
what class rapids, how to get there? This is the site.
Friends of the Locust Fork
The Friends of the Locust Fork formed becasue of the threat
of a dam proposed by the Birmingham Water Works. At that time the
dam proposal did not go through, but the threat still exists. The Locust
Fork is one of the most beautiful free flowing rivers in Alabama.
Friends of Hurricane Creek
Hurricane Creek is the Crown Jewel of Tuscaloosa County.
It faces huge threats including a new by-pass and series of bridges.
This stream is one that is restoring itself and this one can win, thanks
to the efforts of John Wathen and people working with him. If every
watershed in Alabama had a John Wathen working to protect it, we would
have the cleanest streams in the country.
Alabama Wildlife Federation
Alabama is a state of hunters and fishermen. These folks
know this land as well as anyone - find out more about their activities.
Alabama League of Environmental Action Voters - Alaleavs
Keep up with important environmental legislation in the
state.
Alabama Natural Heritage Program
The biodiversity in Alabama is greater than any other state.
The biologists who inventory the species in this state are some of
the best. Visit this site to learn more about the Wild Legacy of Alabama.
Alabama Water Watch
Want to get involved testing the water quality in your watershed
- this is the place. There are many citizens across the state monitoring
water quality collectiong imporant data and having profound influence.
Birmingham Audubon Society
A great group of people, studing, hiking and learning together.
It only begins with birds.
Chattowah Land Trust
Land Trusts are a huge key to preserving the best of Alabama
that remains.
Jacksonville State Environmental Policy and Information Center
Pete Conroy has done more to preserve this state than any
other single person. this website is only a glimpse into the great
things he has done for this state and its population.
Southern Environmental Center
Expand your horizons.....
Wild Alabama
Lamar Marshal has done much to protect the Bankhead National
Forest - he can make you an eco-warrior as well.
Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition
Find out about the Return of the Great forest Program.
Southern Environmental Law Center
Find out what it takes to keep your environment safe. This
is a well organized effective group protecting the South.
American Rivers
Find out about the ten most endagered rivers in the country....and
what you can do. You will always find great stories in their newsletter.
River Network
Remember Don Elder. He started the Cahaba River Society.
He is now the executive director of a national rivers organization
located in Portland, OR. River Network.
Rivers of Alabama
Justin Ellis has moved to Georgia but his heart and mind
are still in Alabama. You will find a wonderful site with extensive
information on Alabama's rivers. Lots of maps, photographs and information
that is hard to find elsewhere.