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Coosa Riverkeeper Fights Pollution, Restores Endangered River

10/28/2025

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The Coosa Riverkeeper in Alabama is working to restore the Coosa River, listed among the ten most endangered rivers in the U.S.
Executive Director Justinn Overton highlights the need for community awareness about water quality and pollution.
The organization collects water samples and addresses pollution complaints to promote safe swimming and fish consumption.
A key initiative is the Shoal Lily Restoration, which involves collecting and replanting seeds upstream.
In Illinois, the Emiquon Nature Preserve is undergoing floodplain restoration to reconnect the Illinois River with its wetlands.

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Story summary

The Coosa Riverkeeper in Alabama is working to restore the Coosa River, listed among the ten most endangered rivers in the U.S.
Executive Director Justinn Overton highlights the need for community awareness about water quality and pollution.
The organization collects water samples and addresses pollution complaints to promote safe swimming and fish consumption.
A key initiative is the Shoal Lily Restoration, which involves collecting and replanting seeds upstream.
In Illinois, the Emiquon Nature Preserve is undergoing floodplain restoration to reconnect the Illinois River with its wetlands.