State to map its water systems

Bob Lowry - The Huntsville Times

Date: 7/8/2008

Using Global Positioning System satellites, the state will create over the next three years a digital map of Alabama's municipal and rural public water systems, Gov. Bob Riley announced Monday. Riley said the map would provide a grid-like view of water system lines that could be used during droughts, help statewide water… Read More

Alabama reservoirs face opposition, expense

Kent Faulk - The Birmingham News

Date: 7/7/2008

As much water as Alabama has flowing through it, the state has only one natural lake within its borders, the 500-acre Lake Jackson in Florala that was formed by a sinkhole. The remainder of Alabama's lakes are man-made reservoirs, many created during the first half of last century when streams were dammed to hold water… Read More

Higgins Ferry Park full for Fourth

Stephen Dawkins - The Clanton Advertiser

Date: 7/3/2008

Though many might be looking at a three-day weekend around July Fourth, putting your boat in at Higgins Ferry Park for a day of fishing might not be the best way to spend your time. Independence Day weekend is always one of the park’s busiest times of the year, and park ranger Frank Atkinson said his campsites have been… Read More

Marine police will be watching the waters

David Atchison - The Daily Home

Date: 7/3/2008

Alabama Marine Police will focus on unsafe boat operators during the Fourth of July weekend.“We’ll have all hands working,” said Capt. Michael Patrick, district two superviser for the Alabama Marine Police. “We will focus on boaters who violate BUI laws, but we aren’t going to neglect anyone else. Those who… Read More

Have lights, not drinks, when boating at night

Darryn Simmons - Montgomery Advertiser

Date: 7/1/2008

This Fourth of July weekend, Alabama Marine Police will be looking to make sure that boats are equipped properly and that boaters leave their alcohol at home. Marine officers will be out in force patrolling area lakes and rivers as boaters take to the water to watch fireworks and enjoy the holiday. There will be a… Read More