Board Member Paul Kennedy receives Hall of Fame Award
Board Member Paul Kennedy receives Hall of Fame Award
Project Updates
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Apr 132019
Apr 292014
Gerald Arrington
Gerald Arrington is one of Cawaco’s newest Board Members, and manager of Minooka Park, an off-highway vehicle park owned by Chilton County.
Gerald shows off some fish he caught at the park.
When I asked Gerald what his hobbies were, he replied, ” I am interested in boating, golf, fishing, hunting, and watching/attending Auburn football games!”
Gerald first became aware of Cawaco when he applied for- and received- a Cawaco grant for signage, fish feeders, and fishing gear to be used at the eight acre fishing lake at Minooka Park
Gerald tells me he feels strongly about the Cawaco projects that affect the largest number of people in the community, especially young people. He’s also interested in projects that preserve the environment and get individuals involved in outdoor activities.
Gerald is a native of Chilton County and graduated from Chilton County High School in 1981. He graduated from Auburn University in 1986 with a degree in Business Administration/Industrial management. He has a wife, Kim, and two sons Mitch age 24 and Will age 20.
Town Creek Update
Town Creek Update
Community, Grant Success, Project Updates, Projects, Stream Restoration, Water Quality
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Apr 242014
We went to have a look at a stream we were instrumental in restoring in Jasper Alabama. Looking beautiful! What once was an eyesore and a flooding hazard has been turned into an asset for the town. Read more here.
Electrathon 2014
Electrathon 2014
Grant Projects, Grant Success, Project Updates, Projects
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Apr 082014
This is a good write up about the race; however, schools from all over the state competed, and all RC&D’s in the state participated by funding a car kit for a school in their area. Cawaco had 3 cars in the race beacuse Cawaco has supported this project since inception. Read more and see pictures and video here:
Cawaco Provides Funding for Household Hazardous Waste Day
Cawaco Provides Funding for Household Hazardous Waste Day
Grant Success
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Mar 312014
On April 26, beginning at 8AM, there will be a household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at McClendon Park at Legion Field. Address: 400 Graymont Ave. West, Birmingham AL
This collection day will assist the public in the responsible disposal of hazardous items such as:
- Paint
- Prescription Drugs
- Electronics
- Refrigerators
- Batteries
- Ammunition
- Appliances
- Motor Oil
More information can be found here
Grants for job and leadership skills
Grants for job and leadership skills
Grant Success
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Feb 242014
Approximately $73M in YouthBuild grants to help disadvantaged youth
develop job and leadership skills made available by US Labor Department.
If you are a non-profit or municipality and lack staff or resources to apply for federal grants, call us! We can help to write and administer your grants for a small fee.
To find out more about this grant opportunity, click here
Feb 042014
The Forestry Commission and Arbor Day Foundation are hosting tree giveaways in an effort to heal the wounds of tornado-ravaged areas. 18 north Alabama communities will receive a total of 25,000 trees during February, in an effort to support recovery and help restore the tree-lined streets, shaded parks, and beautiful neighborhoods of the state that were damaged by the April 2011 tornados. This is in addition to the 60,000 trees the campaign has already delivered in the large-scale, multi-year initiative launched jointly in 2012 as a partnership between the Alabama Forestry Commission and the Arbor Day Foundation.
The specified locations for this year’s tree distributions include the following 18 communities: Argo, Birmingham, Blountsville, Clay, Fairfield, Forkland, Fultondale, Geiger, Henagar, Irondale, Midfield, Moody, Myrtlewood, Pinson, Rainsville, Sylvania, Vestavia Hills, and Woodstock.
While the cleanup and rebuilding will continue for years to come, all Americans still have the chance to support the Alabama Tree Recovery Campaign and help in the healing process by making an online donation at www.arborday.org/Alabama. For every dollar in donations, the Arbor Day Foundation, in coordination with the Alabama Forestry Commission, will deliver a tree for distribution to Alabamians affected by the devastating tornados.
More information on the sites of these giveaways and the types of trees available can be found HERE.