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Forever Wild Board will meet in Millbrook on June 11

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Thursday that the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will hold its second quarterly meeting of 2020 on June 11. The board will meet at the Alabama Nature Center at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. … Continued
May 29, 2020

Department of Conservation says most state parks will stay open

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said last week that most of their outdoor facilities remain open for recreation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ADCNR has made a number of temporary changes to its business operations for the safety of its employees and the general public. The changes will be in effect … Continued
March 23, 2020

Democratic gubernatorial candidates answer Conservation Alabama’s questions

Democratic gubernatorial candidates answered questions for environmentalist group Conservation Alabama. “This year we go to the polls to choose those leaders who represent our values as Alabamians, from the Governor’s office to our state legislators,” Executive Director Tammy Herrington said. “Our mission here at Conservation Alabama is to ensure those leaders care about our water, … Continued
May 31, 2018

Conservation meetings for hunters, fishermen to be held in coming weeks

Several conservation meetings affecting hunters and fishermen will be held in the next few weeks. The Conservation Advisory Board Meets in Tuscaloosa on May 19. The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) will hold its second scheduled meeting of 2018 on Saturday, May 19, in Tuscaloosa. The meeting will be held at the Alabama Fire College … Continued
April 18, 2018

Rep. Ritchie Whorton wins 2018 Shroud Award for car headlight bill

Thursday, the Alabama legislature ended the 2018 legislative session, and on the last day, the Alabama House of Representatives awarded the Shroud award for this session to State Rep. Ritchie Whorton, R-Scottsboro. The Shroud Award goes to the Representative who sponsored the “deadest piece of legislation” introduced in the 2018 legislative session. Whorton received the … Continued
April 2, 2018

House reconsiders taxing Forever Wild but amendment fails again

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives voted down a proposed constitutional amendment charging the Forever Wild program with payments in lieu of property tax payments. On Thursday, the House voted to re-consider the controversial resolution that would cost the state lands programs over $230,000 a year.  For the second time … Continued
March 5, 2018

House rejects changes to Forever Wild

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives voted to reject a constitutional amendment that would have made the Forever Wild program reimburse state, county, and municipal coffers for the loss of property tax revenue on the land that Forever Wild has purchased and taken off of the tax rolls. House bill … Continued
February 28, 2018

Bill to make Forever Wild pay property taxes gets favorable report from House committee

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama House State Government Committee voted to give a favorable report to a bill that would make lands held by the Forever Wild program pay property taxes. The bill’s sponsor is state Government Committee Chairman Mark Tuggle, R-Alexander City. Chairman Tuggle said that House Bill 362 is … Continued
February 8, 2018

Congressman Jim Martin has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, former U.S. Rep. James Douglas “Jim” Martin has died. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said in a statement, “Congressman Jim Martin was a great asset to our state. He lived a long life dedicated to serving Alabama in various roles. He was elected to Congress as a … Continued
October 31, 2017

Conservation Alabama pleased with Legislative Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 18, 2017 Conservation Alabama announced in their newsletter that they had successfully blocked legislation that would have taxed the land holdings of Forever Wild. Executive Director Tammy Herrington said in a statement, “The 2017 Legislative session will end this week. Almost 9,000 emails and letters have been … Continued
May 24, 2017