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 …
Giving Garden Revitalization
The Elba Giving Garden consists of 20 raised beds, a tunnel house, an outdoor classroom, a rainwater harvesting system, and a pollinator bed. It was built, and is maintained, by volunteers. All of the produce grown at this site is distributed wee …
Structure and Grounds Revitalization at Pike Pioneer Museum
The Pioneer Museum of Alabama has been working to revitalize the grounds of the museum property since 2018 to present the museum in the best light possible and provide an enjoyable experience for museum guests. Projects completed include the replacemen …