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Lein appointed Alabama State Parks Director

Lein appointed Alabama State Parks Director

Gregory M. Lein has been appointed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) as the new director of the State Parks Division. Lein is a native of Huntsville, Ala., and attended Auburn University for both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Most recently he served as assistant director of Alabama State Lands, also a division of ADCNR, where he was heavily involved in managing the Forever Wild Land Trust Program.
 
Conservation Commissioner N. Gunter Guy Jr. said Lein’s selection is a reflection of his adept managerial and leadership skills. “Greg is a diligent, enthusiastic leader in our Department. Under his guidance, Forever Wild and other programs have flourished. I have no doubt he will bring those same skills to the Parks Director position.”
 
Lein says that outdoor recreation, the heart of the Alabama State Parks mission, is something very important to him.

Troopers prepare for 4th of July safety blitz

Troopers prepare for 4th of July safety blitz

As motorists across Alabama celebrate the Fourth of July, Alabama State Troopers prepare for heavier- than-usual traffic.

All available troopers will be on duty during the Fourth of July holiday safety blitz, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, and runs through midnight Sunday, July 8. They will enforce all traffic laws, assist motorists and serve as visible reminders to drive safely. In addition to routine patrol operations, enforcement plans include license and sobriety checkpoints, saturation and line patrols, and operation of laser speed detection devices (LIDAR) from stationary vantage points.

The Alabama Department of Public Safety’s director, Col. Hugh B.

AWF seeking qualified individuals for Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

AWF seeking qualified individuals for Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

The AWF Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program will utilize qualified individuals in an Independent Contractor role to provide on-site technical advice and assistance to schools interested in developing and using outdoor classroom learning stations and schoolyard wildlife habitat sites for hands-on, cross-curricular activities for public and private K-12 schools.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:

AWF has divided the state into four regions and is seeking to identify one consultant per region who will provide on-site assistance to Alabama Outdoor Classroom Schools within each region.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend a three-day Outdoor Classroom Consultant Training on July 24-26, 2012, at AWF's Headquarters in Millbrook (10 miles north of Montgomery).

2.

It's the final weekend for the statewide "Walking Tours"

It's the final weekend for the statewide "Walking Tours"

Some 25 towns across Alabama will be on display during Saturday mornings in April as part of the Alabama Tourism Department's April Walking Tours.

A variety of community leaders will lead the free tours through the historic districts or courthouse square areas of their hometowns.  The hour-long tours will start at 10 a.m.

Statewide "Walking Tours" set for Saturdays this month

Statewide "Walking Tours" set for Saturdays this month

Some 25 towns across Alabama will be on display during Saturday mornings in April as part of the Alabama Tourism Department's April Walking Tours.

A variety of community leaders will lead the free tours through the historic districts or courthouse square areas of their hometowns.  The hour-long tours will start at 10 a.m.

Statewide "Walking Tours" set for Saturdays this month

Statewide "Walking Tours" set for Saturdays this month

Some 25 towns across Alabama will be on display during Saturday mornings in April as part of the Alabama Tourism Department's April Walking Tours.

A variety of community leaders will lead the free tours through the historic districts or courthouse square areas of their hometowns.  The hour-long tours will start at 10 a.m.

Walmart Bass Fishing League Tournament is this weekend

Walmart Bass Fishing League Tournament is this weekend

The Walmart Bass Fishing League will be hosting the Lake Martin Bass Fishing Tournament in Alexander City this weekend.  This tournament is a great way for amateur anglers to start tournament fishing.

Registration and a meeting for tournament participants is Friday, April 13th, at Walmart in Alexander City, located on Hwy 280.  Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. the meeting for the tournament participants starts at 6:30 p.m.

The fishing tournament will begin on Saturday, April 14th at 6:30 a.m.