Broken Ground

The Fishers' Right To Know


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Is that fresh-caught fish safe to eat? In too many rivers across the rural South, the answer is a hard 'no.' Failing sewage systems, agricultural runoff, and politically powerful polluters have all contributed to worrisome water quality in some of our most treasured southern waterways. And, too often, state regulators are little help. It begs the question: Do people enjoying that water have a right to know what's in it? The team at Coosa Riverkeeper in Alabama has answered that question with a resounding 'yes.' Listen to learn how they're using every tool in their tacklebox to ensure folks understands the risks, and many rewards, of enjoying Alabama's beautiful and biodiverse waterways. 

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