P R E S S R E L E A S E
Contact: Dawn J. Russell
Cemetery and Grants Administrator
o: 334.595.0107
c: 334.314.8296
May 14, 2025
Autauga Creek Improvement Committee (ACIC) is proud to be chosen as one of the recipients of the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) Waterway Enhancement Program grant for 2025. This grant program supports community-driven efforts that improve freshwater recreation access and promote water safety across Alabama.
ACIC has been awarded $4,190.00 to support purchasing a portable kayak launch system to create more access points along Autauga Creek and improve freshwater recreation opportunities for various paddlers. This new system, paired with the launch located at Mill Pond, will benefit the Autauga Creek Canoe Trail, Spillway Park, and the Creekwalk and contribute to the overall improvement of safe waterway access and quality of life in our local community and surrounding counties.
The ASRT Waterway Enhancement Program helps local groups like ACIC take action that directly improves paddling and outdoor experiences on Alabama’s rivers, creeks, and lakes. ACIC is honored to have been selected as one of only seven organizations awarded this cycle and is grateful for the opportunity to expand our impact. Additionally, we sincerely appreciate the invaluable assistance from the City of Prattville’s Grant Administrator.
“Funding from ASRT this cycle will allow us to add a launch point virtually anywhere along the Autauga Creek Canoe Trail. We are thrilled to receive this grant from ASRT, which will impact our local waterways and improve overall access to the trail,” said Skip Lobmiller, President of ACIC and Project Director.
ACIC thanks ASRT and the Waterway Enhancement Program Committee for recognizing the value of our work and investing in the future of paddling in our community.
For more information about the ASRT Waterway Enhancement Program or the Alabama Scenic River Trail, please contact Martha Grace Mize, ASRT Director of Growth and Development, at media@alabamascenicrivertrail.com or visit https://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/about/projects-initiatives/al-waterway-enhancement-program/






