GET INVOLVED TODAY!
Any time you tell a neighbor or small group of friends what you have learned about coal ash it makes a real difference. Giving an hour or two handing out information and getting petitions signed at an outdoor event is important as is helping our speakers with handouts and petitions during a presentation. There are many ways you can be a part of this campaign to increase awareness, large and small. Send us a message through the form on this page or email us at move.the.ash@gmail.com.
We hope to meet you soon!
CALL FOR LETTERS
Please consider sending a letter to Alabama Power decision-makers.
Alabama Power’s plan to “manage” this environmental threat is to leave the coal ash in the same location with modifications. However, cancer causing elements would continue to leak out and pollute the groundwater, and should the dike system fail, the ensuing environmental pollution in the delta, river, and bay would be 20 times greater than that caused by the BP oil spill on Alabama's coast in 2010.
Mail your letter to
these Contacts:
Jeff Peoples, Chairman
President and CEO
Alabama Power Company
1802 6th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Susan B. Comensky
Vice President Environmental Affairs
1802 6th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Angus R. Cooper II
Chairman of Board, AL Power
118 N Royal St. #1100
Mobile, AL 36602
Chris Womack
President and CEO Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
waysyou canhelp
We need your voice! Your involvement has a huge impact even in the smallest of ways. To help us get the word out about the need for safer regulations on coal ash, there are several ways you can get involved.
Work with Us
Coal Ash Removal
We welcome volunteers and supporters to join us in our efforts to remove coal ash from Plant Barry and protect the environment and public health. Together, we can make a difference and demand a better future for our community.
Report Coal Ash Pollution
Protect Our Water
If you witness coal ash pollution or have any information related to the pollution caused by Plant Barry, please report it to us. We are dedicated to protecting our water and holding polluters accountable.
Send a Dangerous Condition Alert to AL Power at 1-800-888-2726.
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Write a Letter
Demand Change
Send a personalized letter or email to Alabama Power, Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), and your federal and state representatives stating how you feel about coal ash pollution being capped in place at Barry Steam Plant.
Sign a Petition
People Unite
Take a stand on industrial pollution regulation and enforcement to protect our waterways and public health by signing our petition.
Speak Up
Represent your Community
If you are a shareholder of Alabama Power/Southern Company, you have a direct line to get their attention, with letters/emails or speaking at the shareholders meetings.
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Sign Up
Join the Charge
Join our grassroots campaign by signing up to our email updates. Stay informed on our latest news, events, and volunteer opportunities.
(from Earthjustice)
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Write a letter to the Alabama Power decision-makers (see template).
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Volunteer at an event we attend or host.
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Spread the word to your family and friends about the ongoing and nearby coal ash pollution.
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Attend a public meeting, presentation, or event we host.
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Follow us on social media and share our posts.
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Stay updated on the issues by subscribing to receive our emails.
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Earthjustice, a nonprofit that handles environmental lawsuits, has also compiled the data from pond operators, nationally. The organization has information on more than 500 coal ash ponds across the United States, including an interactive map and spreadsheet. Users can use these to search by a variety of factors, including state, utility and name of the plant.
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If you can’t find the information you’re seeking on a utility’s website, you can check with state regulators. The EPA has compiled a list of those agencies. (CNN, 2021)
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