Alabama Power's Renew Our Rivers enters 26th year, planning for 5,000 volunteers
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Alabama Power, a Southern Company (NYSE:SO) subsidiary, launches the 26th season of its Renew Our Rivers (ROR) environmental cleanup program starting March 1, 2025. The initiative plans to engage 5,000 volunteers across 28 scheduled cleanup events through October 31.
Building on its 25-year legacy of removing 13.4 million pounds of debris from Alabama waterways through 104,000 volunteers, the program saw significant success in 2024 with 3,400 volunteers removing 107 tons of trash. ROR Coordinator Mike Clelland reports increased volunteer recruitment, particularly among lake associations, with growing participation from students, scout groups, and community members post-pandemic.
The cleanup schedule spans multiple locations including Valley Creek, Lake Eufaula, Logan Martin, and various other waterways across Alabama.
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- Growing volunteer participation and recruitment
- Consistent environmental impact with 107 tons of debris removed in 2024
- Expanded program reach with 28 scheduled events
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Company's national, award-winning program looks to add to 13.4 million pounds of debris removed from
"We're kicking off another quarter-century," said Clelland, who expects to distribute approximately 5,000 ROR T-shirts to volunteers. Last year, nearly 3,400 volunteers removed about 107 tons of trash from
ROR cleanups have become a staple in Alabama Power's environmental efforts, with strong participation from company volunteers, homeowner and boat owner groups (HOBO), and environmental organizations. Clelland noted an increase in volunteer recruitment this year, particularly among lake associations, indicating growing enthusiasm for the program.
"The energy for the program is still there, and it's even increasing in some instances," Clelland said.
The program has seen a steady rise in volunteer numbers post-pandemic, with high school and college students, scout groups, and community members eager to contribute.
Volunteers are encouraged to stay updated on cleanup schedules through their local lake associations, as dates may shift due to weather conditions.
For more information on the Renew Our Rivers initiative and to find a cleanup event, visit AlabamaPower.com/RenewOurRivers.
2025 ROR cleanup schedule
March 1: Valley Creek:
March 22:
March 28-March 29: Lake Eufaula (Chattahoochee River)
March 29-April 5: Logan Martin (Coosa River)
April 12: Lay Lake (Coosa River)
TBD: Lay Lake at E.C. Gaston Plant (Coosa River)
April 17-18: Smith Lake (
April 25: Smith Lake (
April 26: Weiss Lake
May 3: Lake Jordan (Coosa River)
May 10: Lake Mitchell (Coosa River)
May 20-21: Smith Lake (
May 31: Chattahoochee River (Plant Farley)
June 7: Holt Reservoir
Aug. 9: Valley Creek-
Sept. 4-5: Smith Lake (
Sept: 17-18: Smith Lake (
Sept. 19-20: Lake Demopolis
Sept. 22-27: Neely Henry Lake (Coosa River)
Sept: 27: Village Creek
Sept. 30: Dog River (
Oct. 1-2: Mobile River (Plant Barry)
Oct. 4: Lake Mitchell (Coosa River)
Oct. 9: Plant Miller (
Oct. 10: Smith Lake (
Oct. 21-23: R.L. Harris (Tallapoosa River-Lake Wedowee)
Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Lake Martin (Tallapoosa River)
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SOURCE Alabama Power