James Lowery is one of Riverkeeper's longest serving Board Members, having joined in 2003.  James recently retired as UAB’s Director of Management Support Services and considers himself an "Amateur Scientist."  He is active in environmental education as a member of nine environmental and science related Boards, serving as an officer on six.  James’ widespread involvement in Alabama non-profit  organizations was featured in the August 28, 2005 Birmingham News edition of “Good Work.”  Along with  countless environmental awards, James has been honored three times as a vigilant member of Alabama’s Civil Air Patrol, Squadron 01090.  James gives excellent presentations concerning constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment, as well as about urban streams he has walked.  He is also an experienced speaker about Antarctica, the Netherlands, and astronomy, and leads guided tours of Alabama’s Wetumpka Astrobleme (Impact Crater).  During rare breaks in his multifaceted community service, James enjoys paddling whitewater rivers as a member of the Birmingham Canoe Club.