Cawaco staff were gathered in a classroom with our partners in the Alabama Legislature and a grantee when the room transformed in an instant to a high-stakes scenario. First responders arrived to …
Cawaco RC&D opens grant applications for Central Alabama projects
Grants of $5,000–$20,000 available April 1–June 30 for community, environmental and educational projects across five counties BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council …
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Lupton Junior High library gets major upgrade
Students at Lupton Junior High School in Walker County now have a modernized library space built for the way they learn. A Cawaco RC&D grant funded new workstations, chairs, carpet, and …
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New facility opens to serve women experiencing homelessness in Pelham
The Resting Place of Pelham opened its doors on Jan. 31, 2026, marking a milestone in helping women transition out of crisis in Shelby County. A Haven for Women in Need The Resting Place of …
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Partners and Projects Honored at 2025 Annual Meeting
Cawaco Resource Conservation & Development Council board members, staff and partners gathered at Bevill State Campus in Jasper on December 11 for our annual meeting. It was a day dedicated to …
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New sidewalk links trail systems and historic neighborhood in Trussville
The City of Trussville connected a historic neighborhood to a river trail system, creating safer routes for elementary school kids, outdoor classrooms for teachers, and a community that just got a …
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