HCC General Forum

The annual meeting of the Cahaba River Society, during which Gordon Black's retirement as Education Director will be honored, is today (Thursday February 3) at noon. The meeting's program will be on the closely-related topic of "Water Equity and Climate Change: Cahaba River Society Focus and Actions". You can register to attend at https://cahabariversociety.org/.

The date was correct in the original posting for this event, although there was unfortunately an error regarding the day of the week.

At noon on Thursday Feb. 3, Gordon Black is being honored by the Cahaba River Society, where he is retiring as Education Director. He has led many science-based river field trips for youth, which have introduced well over twelve thousand local youth to the Cahaba River in Alabama. Gordon also presented the program for the HCC general membership meeting in November. Please sign up to attend the Feb. 3 celebration at https://cahabariversociety.org/ . You can also contribute to the Gordon Black Legacy Fund at https://cahabariversociety.org/celebrate-gordon-black-and-honor-his-15-years-with-the-clean-program-by-donating-to-the-gordon-black-legacy-fund/ .

Brief Bio for Gordon Black 

Gordon has a national reputation as a teacher and respected practitioner of paddle sports. He teaches and certifies instructors in canoeing, kayaking and swift-water rescue, with 48 years of experience in canoes. He worked for 16 years as an instructor, guide, and Head of Instruction (7 years) at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, was the American Canoe Association’s national Director of Safety Education and Instruction, and has conducted boating safety trainings in partnership with the US Coast Guard, US Army Corps of Engineers, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA, and numerous other national programs.