The Alabama Historical Commission will hold a public dedication of the Cahaba Blueway access site located at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park on Monday afternoon at 1 p.m.

Old Cahawba is one of 15 Cahaba River accesses that are officially being designated as Cahaba Blueway access sites during the month of April.

The Cahaba River connects 6 counties along it’s 200-mile course, flowing from Trussville to Selma. As the only undammed river in Alabama it is one of the most diverse and scenic rivers in North America.

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development and its partners developed the Cahaba Blueway program to raise awareness of the river as a recreational destination, provide navigational information, and make getting on and off the water easier.

Program partners have created a website at cahabablueway.org where people can get all of the information they need to plan a trip on the river.   The site features a map with information about each access point, river safety tips, and links to local paddling outfitters.