FEATURED ORGANIZATION

Friends of Hurricane Creek    Tuscaloosa, AL

 The Friends of Hurricane Creek (FOHC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is committed to the protection and rehabilitation of Hurricane Creek and its watershed. The Hurricane Creek is one of the most scenic natural areas in central Alabama. Thousands of years old, the creek is situated between two of the state's fastest growing cities, Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. FOHC work tirelessly to develop innovative ways to protect the watershed and educate Alabamians about what clean water and free-flowing streams symbolize: quality of life. They also work on reviving fish populations and minimizing the negative impacts of development. John Wathen, the Hurricane CreekKeeper is a conservation hero and a seasoned SouthWings’ flier who maximizes the educational and compliance monitoring aspects of SouthWings’ service. John says of one of his recent flights, “What a flight! This flight was exceptionally helpful to me. We gathered many pieces of critical evidence…. All in all a very successful trip.” SouthWings flew with FOHC on April 22, 2007 for their 13th Annual Hurricane Creek Clean-Up and Chili Cook-Off. This was also a special occasion for SouthWings as we welcomed aboard pilot Dan Fitzjarrald who conducted the flights. To learn more about the Friends of Hurricane Creek and SouthWings’ work with them, please visit their website.

Info about the Hurricane watershed.

You can also view photos of Hurricane Creek, good and bad, at www.imrivers.com/hurricane