We are a group of elected officials, educators and concerned citizens who have joined to protect Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve in Shelby County, Alabama.

A partial list of elected officials who are against the proposed quarry:

• Spencer Bachus, U.S. House Representative
• Cam Ward, Alabama House Representative
• Jon Parker, Shelby County Commissioner
• David Frings, Mayor of Alabaster
• Hollie Cost, City of Montevallo Councilmember
• Bob Hicks, City of Alabaster Councilmember
• Jerry Workman, City of Alabaster Councilmember

The Friends thank these individuals for their leadership.