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Alabama Scenic River Trail announces grant recipients of Waterway Enhancement Program
The News Courier

ALABAMA — Alabama Scenic River Trail revealed the first-ever Waterway Enhancement Program recipients. This new initiative, driven by ASRT’s dedication to improving freshwater recreation opportunities and safety throughout Alabama, supports local organizations’ efforts to enhance waterway access across the state.

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Autauga Creek Improvement Committee Selected as Recipient of Alabama Scenic River Trail Waterway Enhancement Program Grant
Dawn Russell, Prattville Alabama City News

Autauga Creek Improvement Committee (ACIC) is proud to be chosen as one of the recipients of the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) Waterway Enhancement Program grant for 2024. This program, Alabama Waterway Enhancement Program, supports local organizations in their efforts to enhance freshwater recreation opportunities across Alabama.

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The TotalSUP Awards 2023: The Results!
Total SUP

1. John Knippers – the Great Alabama 650 Conqueror With an astounding 36.36% of the votes, totaling 1,652 supporters, John Knippers from Langley, OK, USA made history by becoming the first man to complete the Alabama 650 on a SUP.

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Removal of historic Alabama dam could unleash recreation, tourism
Alabama News Center

And now, a collaboration involving the city, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alabama Scenic River Trail, the local nonprofit Restoration154 and individual stakeholders promises a new chapter for Pea River.

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Friends of Pinchgut Creek unveil new interpretive signs in Trussville
Bham Now

Trussville’s waterways were shown some love today, November 30 thanks to a new project led by the Friends of Pinchgut Creek.

Tree Talk: Hickories on the Cahaba River Tree Trail
Trussville Tribune

In a few months, inquiring minds are going to have a new way to learn about the trees in those woods. Friends of Pinchgut Creek has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail, The Cahaba River Society and others to create a beautiful educational experience, The Cahaba River Tree Trail.

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The Great Alabama 650: Record Finishes & Big Wins
Paddling Magazine

After an exhilarating and challenging nonstop 650-mile paddle race across the waterways of Alabama, the Great Alabama 650 reached its conclusion.

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Paddles, kayaks and 650 miles to go: Epic Alabama race launches Saturday
AL.com

On Saturday, Sept. 30, 20 people will paddle small watercraft away from the shore of Weiss Lake northeast of Gadsden, aiming to cover the length of the state in a virtually nonstop feat of extreme endurance racing.

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Alabama Scenic River Trail offers ‘52 weekends on the water’ and other cool tools on revamped website
Alabama News Center

The Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) has unveiled a newly revamped website, which the member organization hopes will “revolutionize paddle planning and outdoor exploration in Alabama.”

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Great Alabama 650, world’s longest annual paddle race, returns to Gadsden this month
The Gadsden Times

The Great Alabama 650, the world's longest annual paddle race, returns to the state, and Gadsden, later this month...

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Alabama Scenic River Trail Releases New Video
Elmore Autauga News

The Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) organization is releasing “The River State,” an immersive video that unveils the breathtaking beauty of Alabama’s waterways.

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New video invites the world to explore Alabama’s waterways
Alabama News Center

Alabama boasts “the longest and most experience-diverse river trail in America” in the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT). It also is home to the longest and most challenging annual paddle race in the nation, the Great Alabama 650.

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