ASRT River News and Updates

Along AL’s Scenic River Trail, you’ll bask in pristine, untouched wilderness, float by bustling cities, small towns, and historic landmarks, and see plants and wildlife you won't find anywhere else.

The partnership was between the Freshwater Land Trust, the Cahaba River Coalition, the City of Irondale and a grant from the Alabama Scenic River Trail’s Waterways Enhancement Program.

Alabama-based nonprofit organizations working to improve access to the state’s waterways can now apply for funding through the 2026 Waterway Enhancement Program, administered by the Alabama Scenic River Trai

MORGAN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Flint Creek is already known as a great paddling spot, but there aren’t many places to get in and out of the water. The $270,000 plan will improve five sites along the creek, adding more access points and clearer guidance.

Check out news coverage from the 2025 Great Alabama 650, ASRT's signature annual event!

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.