Water whys
We may yet see more cold weather in Alabama, but the
calendar says spring is upon us. Many lake homeowners
and visitors take a break during winter and reawaken to
the lakes once temperatures start to rise.
So, too, does nature – including invasive plants that
can ruin people's enjoyment of a lake and even create
a public health hazard. Learn how Alabama Power's
Aquatic Plant Management Program works to prevent
that from happening.
Even before the weather began to warm, the Renew
Our Rivers folks were back on the water, working with
community volunteers to remove trash and debris from
Alabama rivers and lakes. See the schedule for the rest of
this year and find out how you can volunteer.
Committed anglers don't let a little cold weather keep
them from their passion. State biologists are trying to
give them something to be even more passionate about
– the Southern walleye. ey are working to make the
prized gamefish common enough in Alabama waters for
anglers to enjoy fishing for them.
Paige Ray's passion is hunting. e disabled Holtville
woman loves using the Jordan Dam Physically Disabled
Hunting Area maintained by Alabama Power. "Hunting
gives me life," she says.
Jim Simpson finds his satisfaction in the skillful
crasmanship of the homes he builds, such as a recent
addition to the Whorton Bend community of Neely Henry
Lake. e home is filled with magnificently detailed
custom features and includes state-of-the-art energy-
saving equipment.
Enjoy!
— Bob Blalock
Photo:
Phil
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Cover Illustration By: Dan Bynum
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