Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.
Currently the state has a narrative standard that is subjective and difficult to enforce. These new standards would help insure that the water quality of Alabama's lakes and rivers in East Alabama are protected. Check for local fish consumption warnings on any river, lake, or stream in Alabama through EPA's national list of fish advisories. There's much more at stake than just the loss of industries and a holdup on road projects in the Birmingham area if we don't take steps to reduce our bad air days. It's easy to focus on the economic penalties Birmingham pays for its air quality problems.