Agency scientist, lawyers and investigators are our most effective line of defense against abuse of public lands, toxic pollution and threats to our health, our natural resources and wildlife. Check out the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics website, where you can find Alabama Congressional campaign finance profiles. PAC's, contributor's, fundraising patterns - this site is a real eye opener for folks who feel obscene amounts of money from special interests are ruining our democratic system. This week my mailbox was filled with notice information about an important presentation in Birmingham and some valuable regional conferences. Her presentation will consist of a slide show full of beautiful images of the Appalachian Mountains and a discussion about the adverse impact of air pollution on the Appalachian's ecosystem.
Scholarships are available.
At this conference participants will learn about the current state of aquatic biology, water quality and hydrology in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. There will be field trips and many opportunities to form partnerships. The deadline is February 21. 5. The rally intends to provoke passions and negative responses the weekend before the MLK holiday on Monday. Last year, the KKK rallied in Memphis resulting in some violence between the Klan and some counter demonstrators.