Cahaba Lilies: Protecting Alabama's Rare Blooms

0:00It's April 27, from your city to your ears, this is Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. Every spring from late April through May, Alabama's Kahaba River bursts with Kahaba lilies, these rare white flowers with a sweet scent that only. Thrive in its fast rocky shoals, it's one of the country's top spots for this natural show. Head to places like the Kahaba River National Wildlife Refuge near Birmingham for the best views, but paddling the river gets you right up close to. The blooms stretching across the water. The Kahaba River Coalition, fresh off a merger, works non-stop to protect this super bowed-diverse waterway through science, education, and clean-ups like. An $8.5 million mine-reclamation project that boosts water quality. As more people flock to see the lilies, the group teams up with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to expand safe access while guarding the fragile habitat from pollution and foot traffic. Join the Coalition for $50 a year to snag expert-led canoe tours during peak season

1:06or get to save the Kahaba license plate, small steps, that keep these blooms thriving for years to come.