Two of Alabama’s rivers are ranked among the top 5 most endangered rivers in the country. The Mobile River is ranked 2nd due to coal ash contamination and the Coosa River is ranked 5th because of agricultural pollution.
. The Mobile River is ranked second due to coal ash contamination, and the Coosa River is ranked fifth because of agricultural pollution.
“The Coosa River of the anglers we interviewed which was over 400 about 477 to be exact,” said Victoria Miller, a Fish Guide Coordinator for the Coosa Riverkeeper. “About 65% of those anglers are out there eating fish at least some of the time.” Overton says this pollution includes mercury which also affects the fish in the water who live and could be consumed. With help from the state, fish advisory signs were put up at public boat ramps in order for people to be more aware of what they consume.
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