Warren Beck Youth Leadership Program
Warren Beck Youth Leadership Program (WBYLP) began in 2010 to promote leadership development of youth in Geneva County. The 2021-2022 class consisted of sixteen participants, representing all four high schools in Geneva County. Participants are select …
Wells Station Park in Newville
Named for the 1882 term for the area surrounding the Wells Train Station, this park now features a 16′ x 20′ gazebo for gatherings and shade. Now part of the Newville community, this shelter provides a community gathering space near other historic buil …
The Hurtsboro Community Garden Project
In 2022, students and staff at the Russell County Training School transformed a vacant site into the Hurtsboro Community Garden. The site is in a “food desert,” 30 miles outside of Phenix City. The Hurtsboro Community Garden will provide local resident …
Conservation Education in Covington County
In 2022, third graders from across Covington County participate in a poster contest sponsored by the Covington County Soil & Water Conservation District. This year’s theme was “Healthy Soil: Healthy Life.” Students, parents, teachers, and conservat …
Flood Warning System Upgrade
In 2022, with a help from a Wiregrass RC&D grant, the Flood Warning System (FWS)–operated and maintained by the CPYRWMA–received additional gauges. The FWS currently consists of 22 rain/river gauges located at strategic locations in eight southea …
Crenshaw County Groundwater Festival 2022
The Crenshaw Groundwater Festival was a one-day event held at Tom Harbin Center on March 25, 2022. Over 250 students attended the event, and water educators and enthusiasts from across the state teamed up for the exciting and interactive day of learnin …