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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Environment

Washington County Public Fishing Lake reopens May 24

After a temporary closure due to giant salvinia, the Washington County Public Fishing Lake is reopening for bank fishing on May 24.

May 20, 2025

Commissioner Chris Blankenship on conservation and recreation

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Chris Blankenship spoke to APR about some of the department's goals and projects.

December 5, 2024

Alabama Power, ADCNR team up to build offshore reefs

The partnership takes end-of-life concrete poles and tower segments to build a new reef off the Alabama coast.

November 5, 2024

State agencies receive award for partnering to use recycled tires in road projects

The agencies were jointly presented the Leadership in Conservation and Sustainability Award by the Rubberized Asphalt Foundation.

September 17, 2024

Rep. Carl’s bill to protect marine forest passes House

If the bill passes the Senate, the Alabama Underwater Forest would become a federally protected marine sanctuary

July 9, 2024

Public support of conservation efforts at state parks improve natural habitats

Alabama State Parks rely on visitor fees and the support of other partners like local communities.

March 29, 2024

Local leaders best positioned to decide land use issues, including quarries

Land-use determinations should be made at the local level.

March 7, 2024

Submissions open for Eagle Award ceremony

Citizens interested have five categories to choose from to submit their nominations.

December 6, 2023

Nominations open for Alabama State Parks Seventh Annual Eagle Awards

Alabama State Parks will again recognize special contributors to the parks with its prestigious Eagle Awards.

December 6, 2022

Carl applauds decision not to cut Alabama’s Red Snapper quota

The decision was made after a recent study revealed that there are three times more than previously believed.

April 20, 2021