The Tulotoma Snail Trail will be the primary placemaking piece in a series of downtown art installments. Sculptures, murals and other art pieces will accompany signage detailing the unique history of downtown Wetumpka, as well as give shape to our ever-evolving identity. This project will help revitalize our historic business district by generating foot traffic and bringing attention to our beauty and one-of-a-kind personality, helping to improve the quality of life for all of our community.

The Tulotoma magnifica, otherwise known as the Tulotoma river snail, is indigenous to the winding Coosa River that flows through the middle of our quaint town. Once endangered, through flow restoration and water quality improvements, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service downlisted Tulotoma magnifica to threatened, making it the first species of mollusk to recover from the brink of extinction due to rebounding populations. Tulotoma magnifica continues to be a protected animal and remains an important part of the area's aquatic biodiversity.

The implementation of the "snail trail" will get people moving and living downtown again, strengthening local businesses and bringing vibrancy back to what was once the heart of our community. This comprehensive project will celebrate the stories, both told and untold, and also highlight our city center's eye-pleasing architectural elements. In doing so, people throughout the entire region will enjoy a revitalized downtown.