ASRT River News and Updates

Paddles are ready, and adventure awaits at Lake Guntersville State Park, where a brand-new kayak launch officially opened Friday, giving visitors an exciting new way to explore the lake.

Visitors to Lake Guntersville State Park now have a new way to get on the water.

Lake Guntersville State Park kicked off Labor Day weekend with a special ceremony on Friday morning

There is a new way to get out on the water in Guntersville! Area leaders cut the ribbon on a brand-new kayak launch on Friday.

State and local leaders celebrated the addition of a new kayak launch at Lake Guntersville State Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, August 29, 2025.

The seven different projects are being awarded a total of $25,000. The ASRT program’s goal is to improve freshwater recreation opportunities, accessibility and safety through Alabama’s waterways.

Bear Creek Collaborative has completed a new adaptive kayak dock on Big Bear Creek and is preparing to add specialized equipment with the help of a $5,000 grant from the Alabama Scenic River Trail’s Waterway Enhancement Program.

The new portable kayak launch on Autauga Creek, courtesy of the Autauga Creek Improvement Committee and a grant provided by Alabama Scenic River Trail's Waterway Enhancement Program, was recently opened for paddlers to enjoy.

ASRT is awarding funds to support the purchase of life jackets for adults and children attending the Sawyerville RiverFest, increasing community education on water safety.

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