Lee Yokel, Author at Gulf of Mexico Alliance

We Are Here

NewsBy Lee Yokel March 31, 2020

From the beginning, organizers designed the Gulf of Mexico Alliance to be a regional organization. So, in essence, we've been working remotely for 16 years now.

Stuck at Home Educational Resources

NewsBy Lee Yokel March 31, 2020

The Alliance's Education and Engagement Team is working to support families as they transition into home-based learning. The "Stuck at Home" resource is an informal compilation of online materials for K-12 as well as all ages.

Shout Out this month to Plastic Free Gulf Coast and the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program

NewsBy Lee Yokel March 31, 2020

Shout Out this month to Plastic Free Gulf Coast and the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program for their work during Mardi Gras.

New Training: Adapting to a Changing Gulf Region

NewsBy Lee Yokel March 31, 2020

The Alliance's Conservation, Restoration & Resilience Planning Cross-Team Initiative is working to develop, and begin implementing, a strategy for how to achieve a Gulf Coast Adaptation and Resilience Plan (GCARP). The Initiative decided to commission the development of an online training curriculum.

Community Actions Board: An Intentional Way to Develop Resilience

NewsBy Lee Yokel March 31, 2020

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance developed a physical, wipe-off board called the Community Actions Board. With resilience in mind, communities can brainstorm actions and solutions.

Wednesday Webinar: Vulnerability and Adaptation Planning

NewsBy Lee Yokel March 24, 2020

Join us for our Wednesday Webinar on Vulnerability and Adaptation Planning with the LA Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority March 25th at 2:00 pm central.

South Mississippi Living Magazine Embraces World Water Day

NewsBy Lee Yokel March 3, 2020

Water, water everywhere, and every local drop is flowing to the Gulf of Mexico.

GoMOSES 2020 a Time of Reflection and Anticipation

NewsBy Lee Yokel February 28, 2020

The final Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill and Ecosystem Sciences (GoMOSES) conference in Tampa, Florida, welcomed nearly 700 people, representing 32 U.S. states and 10 countries, and included 82 oral sessions and two poster sessions. Organizers are anticipating a new bi-annual, Gulf of Mexico Conference for the future.

What You Can Do to Embrace the Gulf

NewsBy Lee Yokel February 28, 2020

With the Embrace the Gulf 2020 campaign officially underway, we often get the question, “how can I help?” Five ways to help the campaign Make It Official by becoming a Partner or Sponsor at embracethegulf.org – Get Involved Some 65…

Mardi Gras Throws – Mardi Gras Woes

NewsBy Lee Yokel February 25, 2020

Happy Mardi Gras! The Gulf Coast loves a good party. Festivities are spreading to new communities every year. The Krewes are generous and you are loaded down with more throws than you know what to do with. Here are a few resources to help make this festive season friendly on the environment.

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