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By: Lynne Hart It’s a brand new year and things are already hopping at KALB! In our last article, I shared our vision for 2020. One of our goals is to encourage volunteerism and participation in our events. If you have ever wished there was less litter in Limestone County, consider this your invit .....

By: Lynne Hart Here we are welcoming in the new year. Another fresh start. Everyone is hoping that this year will be THE year. The one with happiness and good fortune, good health, and prosperity. We can’t predict the future or what this year will bring, but we can have a vision for what we...

By: Lynne Hart All year long, KALB is seeking your help to create a healthier, better environment here at home in Athens and Limestone County and globally. We ask you not to litter and to pick up litter whenever you can. We ask you to recycle and add new materials to your list of recyclables...

By: Lynne Hart Christmas is a time to gather with friends and family. It is a time for laughter, lots of food, and plenty of gift exchanging. The KALB staff and commission members wish you the most wonderful holiday season! What may not come to mind when we consider the holidays is the amount of... .....

By: Lynne Hart KALB Says Thank You On Behalf Of Wynken And Nod In August, four very young kittens and their mother were injured when oil-based paint and lacquer thinner were illegally poured down a storm drain in which they were taking shelter. Three of the kittens and the mama cat were captured and .....

By: Lynne Hart KALB staff and commission members understand that sometimes what is happening globally relating to the environment seems too large for one individual to impact. “It is such a big issue! I can’t fix it all by myself.” “I’m just one person. My actions won’t even matter.” W .....

By: Lynne Hart KALB and our recycling center receive numerous phone calls every month asking how to dispose of leftover paint. Although we have addressed this on our Facebook page, on our website, and here in Athens Now, we believe it is important that we address it again. How you dispose of leftove .....

By: Lynne Hart Adopted Ducks Will Support Local Environmental Education It is rubber duck season in Athens, and KALB would love to see all of our ducks adopted for the Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby taking place on October 5. All prizes have been generously provided, so every donation made to adopt ducks .....

By: Lynne Hart Fines for littering across the State of Alabama have increased as of Sunday, September 1, 2019. Littering will now be a class B misdemeanor. The minimum fine for a first offense littering incident will now be $500 across the state. A second offense could lead to a fine of $1,000 plus .....

By: Lynne Hart It doesn’t matter how you get to the finish line, we’ll be cheering for you! The Duck & Run 5K will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 7:00 a.m. Early registration fee is $20. Late and race day registration will be $25. Registration forms are available at the KALB office or .....