It’s time to celebrate one of Alabama’s conservation leaders—Charles Scribner—who’s marking 20 years with Black Warrior Riverkeeper, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting one of Alabama’s most important natural resources, the Black Warrior River watershed.
Since joining as Director of Development in 2005 and stepping into the Executive Director role in 2010, Charles has been a steady force for clean water and conservation across the region, helping shape local environmental efforts, from river cleanups to community advocacy.
Here’s a look at his impact and what’s ahead.
Charles’ passion for environmental advocacy
Charles’ journey to Birmingham began with a transformative college internship at Hudson Riverkeeper, and a deep love for both the Waterkeeper mission and a girl fro