Events

Paddle the Gulf Logo Contest  

DEADLINE: All logo designs must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on October 18^th,  2109.

DESIGN AWARDS: $500 will be awarded to the designer with the top ranked logo, with awards in the amount of $300 and $200 for second and third place logos, respectively.

ELIGIBLE DESIGNERS: Students currently enrolled in an academic institution within the Gulf of Mexico region.

ABOUT PADDLE THE GULF: The purpose of the Paddle the Gulf (PTG) project is to connect and showcase blueways (kayak/canoe paddling trails) across the Gulf Coast, including the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. By showcasing these blueways, the project seeks to increase public understanding of coastal resources and promote stewardship of those resources. The project will inform and inspire people to be more connected to nature by paddling coastal streams and rivers that flow into the Gulf of Mexico.

Some key words that people think of when they hear Paddle the Gulf will be: kayaking, canoeing, paddling, rivers, streams, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf States, nature, water, coast, outside.

LOGO GUIDANCE: The logo design should communicate the interconnected blueway concept with a connection to the five Gulf Coast states and/or Gulf of Mexico. Top ranked logos will include multiple display options, for example a logo that can be displayed with and without the words “Paddle the Gulf”.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Logo designs should be Paddlethegulf2020@gmail.com by the deadline above
• Each logo submitted MUST include the designer’s name in the logo file name
• In addition to the attached logo, the submission email should clearly state the designer’s name; academic institution (with city, state); email address; and phone number
• Designers may submit multiple logo designs

The winning designer will be notified via email and must submit a copy of all professional design files (to allow for printing and altering in the future) before receiving the cash award. For the winning logo design, Paddle the Gulf reserves full copyright of the design files.

QUESTIONS: For more information, please contact:

Amy Gohres                                        Phillip Hinesley                       Niki Pace

Amy.Gohres@altasprings.com          Phinesley@gulfshores.com    nlpace@lsu.edu 

251-929-8868                                      251-978-3331                          225-578-6342

https://alliancerally.org/

Southeast Waters:
Wading Into Our Future Conference

Troy University
Center for Water Resource Economics

October 22 & 23, 2019
Troy University Riverfront Campus
Phenix City, AL

Register today.

Second Annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium
Plastic Prevention Partnership

October 29, 2019
Moody Gardens
Galveston, TX

Registration is open; get more information.

The 25th Biennial CERF Conference

Join CERF in Mobile, Alabama on 3–7 November, 2019, as we endeavor to connect science and society in the collective goals of preserving coastal and estuarine habitats, resources, and heritage. Collaborate and discuss with more than 1,700 scientists and researchers from all over the world as you learn to be “Responsive | Relevant | Ready.”

Get complete information on their website.

Mississippi Restoration Summit
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

November 12, 2019
MS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
For more information: www.mdeq.ms.gov/restoration

2019 Deepwater Horizon Restoration Summit
Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection invites you to “Save the Date” for the Florida Deepwater Horizon Restoration Summit on: Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The Summit will highlight information about ongoing, planned, and potential restoration efforts and priorities in Florida associated with Deepwater Horizon funding.

Get more information.

Wednesday Webinar Series
Restored Habitat Recovery and Use
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Mark your calendars for our next upcoming webinars. Download a copy of the webinar series flyer for information on accessing the program.

• November 20, 2019   Restored Habitat Recovery and Use, Terill Hollweg, ABT Associates
• January 29, 2020   Ecosystem Services Indicators for Community Resilience, David Yoskowitz with HRI and Tracie Sempier, MS-AL Sea Grant & GOMA
• March 25, 2020   Vulnerability and Adaptation Planning, Jim Pahl, LA Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

For more information, contact Christina Mohrman.

Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Monitoring Community of Practice
January 15, 2019

Get information on this regional group here: Gulf of Mexico Monitoring Community of Practice.

Register

Register for this session here. Be sure to contact the coordinator for specific times and agenda information. Other Gulf of Mexico Alliance Teams will be meeting at this location later in the week. All are welcome to join them.

Gulf of Mexico Alliance
2020 Mid-Year Meetings
January 15-17, 2019

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is planning Mid-Year Meetings with several of the Teams and regional programs. Meetings will be held with:

• Gulf of Mexico Monitoring Community of Practice
• Habitat Resources Team
• Water Resources Team
• Data and Monitoring Team
• Wildlife and Fisheries Team
• Education and Engagement Team
• Water Resources and Education and Engagement Joint Session on Harmful Algal Blooms

Register

Register for one or more of these sessions here. Be sure to contact your Team lead or coordinator for specific meeting days, times, and agenda information.

11th State of the Bay Symposium in 2020

January 22-23, 2020
Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center
Galveston, Texas

Learn more.

Wednesday Webinar Series
Ecosystem Services Indicators for Community Resilience
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Mark your calendars for our next upcoming webinars. Download a copy of the webinar series flyer for information on accessing the program.

• January 29, 2020   Ecosystem Services Indicators for Community Resilience, David Yoskowitz with HRI and Tracie Sempier, MS-AL Sea Grant & GOMA
• March 25, 2020   Vulnerability and Adaptation Planning, Jim Pahl, LA Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

For more information, contact Christina Mohrman.

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference (GoMOSES)
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

When
Monday, February 3, 2020 – Thursday, February 6, 2020

Where
Tampa Marriott Water Street Hotel
700 S Florida Ave, Tampa, Florida 33602, USA

Get updated information.
Tag #GoMOSES

2020 Texas Land Conservation Conference

The Annual Conference of the Environmental Education Association of Alabama

Environmental Education Symposium
Save the Date and Call for Presenters

March 6-7, 2020

The Louisiana Environmental Education Commission (LEEC), in partnership with the Department, is offering a fantastic professional development opportunity for educators at its March 6-7 Environmental Education State Symposium. This year’s symposium theme is “Take It Outside! Explore Nature’s Classroom.” This two-day event, which will be held at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, will offer short courses and concurrent sessions on a variety of environmental education topics with a focus on outdoor learning.

Check out the LA DOE Environmental Education page for future updates.

Wednesday Webinar Series
Vulnerability and Adaptation Planning
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Mark your calendars for our next upcoming webinars. Download a copy of the webinar series flyer for information on accessing the program.

• March 25, 2020   Vulnerability and Adaptation Planning, Jim Pahl, LA Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

For more information, contact Christina Mohrman.

2020 Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting

April 23^rd and 24^th, 2020
University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Port Aransas, Texas

For more information www.texasbaysandestuaries.com

SAVE THE DATE

Gulf of Mexico Alliance
2020 All Hands
June 22-25, 2020
Beau Rivage
Biloxi, Mississippi