 In July 2009, the Smithsonian magazine published an article titled “The Cahaba: A River of Riches,” one of the many tributes this Alabama river has received. Author Michel Nijhui was asked, “What do you hope readers will take away from this story?” She replied:
I hope I communicate the real pleasures of looking closely at places that might not seem that spectacular at first glance. As I mentioned, many people who know about the Cahaba in Alabama do appreciate it. But there are a lot of people who live very close to the Cahaba who have never been down it. I met someone on the plane who was from Birmingham and didn’t know where the river flowed and had certainly never taken a canoe trip on it. That was a lesson for me, and hopefully for people who read this story—it’s always worth exploring your own backyard.
More about the Cahaba River:
- Read about the historical marker just outside of Clay that recognizes the importance of the Cahaba River.
- Read about the northernmost spring that begins the Cahaba River.
- Read about the unique biodiversity found in the Cahaba River.
- Read about the recognition the river has received from outside sources.
- Read about the impact pollution has had on the Cahaba River.
- Read about the City of Clay efforts to protect the Cahaba River.
Recent articles about the Cahaba River:
Cahaba River Fry Down in Trussville, Sept. 22, 2011, al.com
Proposal to Expand Cahaba River Refuge, Sept. 20, 2010, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Trussville Subdivision will Restore River Health, Sept. 13, 2010, The Birmingham News
Cahaba River is Worldclass Attraction, Sept. 27, 2009, The Birmingham News
Canoeing on the Cahaba, May / June 2008, Sierra Club
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