Aldridge Creek Under Fire | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Aldridge Creek in South Huntsville is turning into a ghost town after recent chemical spraying—half the creek bed is now barren and lifeless while the other side thrives, sparking alarm among residents who’ve seen a sharp drop in wildlife and worry about kids playing in the contaminated water. This isn’t the first time the city has sprayed herbicides twice yearly to control invasive brush and prevent flooding—but locals, including one father from Guntersville who calls it one of the healthiest ecosystems he’s ever seen, are deeply concerned, especially since children regularly play there. The…