Flint River Conservation Association

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization run by local volunteers in North Alabama.
We strive to educate, preserve, & have fun in the Flint River!

The Flint River Conservation Association aims to provide meaningful and experiential learning about our local waterways, including the Flint River, to encourage active and engaged stewardship and protection.

Our Programs

Flint River Splash for Trash
Alabama Water Watch Workshops
Kids in the Creek
Annual Earth Day Event
"Muddy Waters Workshops"

Our Partners

A Brief History of FRCA

1998 - FRCA was formed under the Clean Water Partnership
1998 - FRCA begins the annual Flint River Clean Up which lasts through 2020
1999 - Hays Nature Preserve and masterplan was accepted by the City
2002 - FRCA became a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
2002 - Grand opening of Hays Preserve, with over 4000 people in attendance
2004 - FRCA held annual Earth Day event, until the main event moved to Monte Sano State Park
2009-2012 - Earth Day event held at Monte Sano State Park.
2012 - the CCC building was dedicated thanks to a $10,000 grant from Partners in Environmental Education and donations as part of the TOP Watershed Project
2012 - A milestone in water quality history, marking both the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and the 20th anniversary of the Alabama Water Watch
2022 - Huntsville Environmental Coalition (HEC) was founded as a group of environmental activists, now with a seat on the City Sustainability Committee.