The City of Bessemer Storm Water Management Department presented a Lunch & Learn program last Thursday, May 7.
The informative session was held in the Multipurpose Room at the Bessemer City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to address storm water and water pollution issues in the Valley Creek watershed.
Storm Water Management Manager Scott Gurley said, “It is important that Storm Water Management continues making the public aware of proper storm water management and education.”
Guest speaker was Riverkeeper Nelson Brooke with Black Warrior Riverkeeper.
A native of Birmingham, Brooke stated, “I welcome the opportunity to always speak on cleaning up and maintaining Alabama’s waterways.”
This non-profit, non-governmental organization is committed to protecting Alabama’s Black Warrior River watershed and its tributaries from pollutants.
The Black Warrior River is home to 146 species of fish, 36 species of mussels, 33 species of crayfish, 15 species of turtles and 11 federally listed endangered species.
Among the exceptionally rare species are the flattened musk turtle and the Black Warrior waterdog.
There are nine water-keeper groups in Alabama. They are focused on cleaning up rivers that we might have clean water in Alabama.
