Story and Mission
Dog River and its creeks and streams drain most of Mobile , Alabama and serve as important places for families to play and fish . The river is directly affected by the land surrounding it or its “ watershed .” In the case of Dog River , the watershed is 95 square miles wide . Litter and sediment are its biggest threats , and are therefore the primary focus of Dog River Clearwater Revival .
At approximately 7 miles long with 125 miles of shoreline , Dog River is located on the northwest side of Mobile Bay . The Bay is one of the largest watersheds in the United States and tidally influences Dog River , making our ‘ river ’ an estuary , playing a critical role in the health and success of all aquatic life for the Bay , the Gulf of Mexico and beyond . Our waters and lives are connected by tides , wind , development , and lifestyle .
You probably live in the Dog River Watershed since most of the City of Mobile and some of Mobile County ’ s land drains downhill to the nearest tributary which eventually flows into Dog River . Most of the watershed is urbanized , meaning the land has changed from forested to paved surfaces which increases the amount of polluted water entering the river . If you live in Mobile , AL , you live close to the water and what you do affects its health .
Dog River Clearwater Revival has been working for over 25 years to create an environment where families , children , citizens , workers , and visitors work and play in a clean , safe , and accessible Dog River Watershed .
We are the only nonprofit focused on educating all citizens about their impact on the Dog River Watershed and to empower people to take positive action through stewardship , volunteerism , and community leadership .
How To Do Some Good :
We encourage you to help ! Become a member , donate , or volunteer ! Just get involved !
SPOTLIGHT
Debi Foster , former DRCR executive director and grant manager and Frank Terrell , President of the Board of Directors .
They presented Dog River Clearwater Revival ’ s Comprehensive Litter Abatement Plan for the Dog River Watershed to the Mayor and the Mobile City Council .
The plan is the final product of our $ 328,101 EPA / GOMP grant awarded in 2019 to stem the flow of litter throughout Dog River water and its tributaries .
2022 Fundraisers & Upcoming Events
MLK Day of Service Cleanup January 15 , 2022
General Membership Meetings January 20 & July 14 , 2022
Coastal Clean-up September 17 , 2022
Contact Us
251-802-0869 www . dogriver . org
PO Box 161523 , Mobile , AL 36616 Donation QR Code
Morgan Counts , Executive Director
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7th Annual Dog River Mud Bottom Revival Music Festival April 24 , 2022
12th Annual Dog River Fishing Tournament October 8 , 2022
Perch Creek Birding Paddle Fall 2022
12 Get out and # DoSomeGood in 2022 !