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Coastal Community Resilience Team project builds Gulf-wide resilience capacity
Nearly 20 practitioners received training
Welcome Kate Harrison
We are pleased to welcome our new Program Coordinator supporting the Water Resources Team!
GOMA in NOLA 100s: Gulf Star partners fund critical projects to benefit coastal communities
Become a partner and visit our Gulf Star page for details.
Water Resources Team continues to fill critical monitoring gap
Funding from the EPA Gulf Hypoxia Program will extend monitoring through 2025
Registration open for Gulf of Mexico Alliance All Hands Meeting 2023
Join us in Austin, TX, June 26-29
GOMA in NOLA 100s: Regional Alliance celebrates life on the coast
Join us as we “Get into the Gulf” on social media.
Regional Ocean Partnerships receive federal authorization
Gulf of Mexico Alliance excited about what this means for the future
Staff Spotlight: Becky Ginn
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and why we love the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico Alliance.
What the Gulf Gives wrap up
Check out our top 2022 post topics listed in the graphic or follow us on social.
Welcome Katie Wallace
GOMA’s new Program Coordinator supporting the Data & Monitoring Team.
GOMA in NOLA 100s: Celebrate all the Gulf gives back
As we think about this season’s gifts, we are reminded of all the Gulf of Mexico gives.
Ocean Guardian School coming to Port Arthur, TX
This project was funded by Valero through our Gulf Star Program.
All Hands 2023 Teaser Video
Check out and share our GOMA 2023 All Hands Meeting teaser video with others.
Staff Spotlight: Laura Bowie
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and why we love the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico Alliance.
Gulf Star programs impacting youth in NOLA 100s
Students are the future, which is why we are funding projects impacting students across the Gulf.
Weird Wonders of the Gulf of Mexico
Hold on to your candy corn because things are about to get weird.
Deepwater Horizon Project Tracker showcases restoration success stories
Check out the story map.
GOMA responds to Hurricane Ian with hurricane mini-grant program
Helping under-served communities find resources after a storm.
GOMA All Hands Meeting 2023 Save the Date
June 26-29, 2023, at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
National Seafood Month in the NOLA 100s
Support fisheries, processors, and dealers who are vital to our Gulf Coast economy.
Building diversity in coastal management
Diverse students get coastal management experience.
Litter Gitter project results are in
Nearly 32 pounds of trash headed for the Gulf of Mexico was intercepted recently.
GOMA staff celebrates Gulf Star partnerships
Funds from these partners are being used for projects that benefit the environment and communities.
Welcome to Alma Robichaux
Our new Program Coordinator heading up the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion internship program.
GOMA in South MS Living: A Healthy Gulf of Mexico
According to NOAA, marine construction, tourism, fishing, and other industries support a thriving economy worth over $115 billion across the Gulf region.
Gulf of Mexico Alliance wins national communication award for Governors’ Action Plan IV
Publication takes 2nd place in the Association for Conservation Information awards
Building resilience for Port Sulphur, LA
Using a guided self-assessment, community leaders discussed successes and identified vulnerabilities.
GOMA spreads love for the Gulf through coastal news outlets
Articles remind readers how important the Gulf is and what we are doing to protect it.
DOI and NOAA update GOMA Federal Working Group on America the Beautiful
To join the Federal Working Group mailing list, email .
Gulf of Mexico Communication Network
Join the recently formed Gulf of Mexico Communication Network.
GOMA in NOLA 100: Gulf of Mexico Alliance gains valuable allies
Hancock Whitney and Valero join Gulf Star Program.
GOMA in SM Living: Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters
Are prepared for the peak of hurricane season?
“Litter Gitter” project helps keep waters free of marine debris
GOMA staff and more help install litter gitter
New project supports bird conservation in coastal Louisiana
A new project is protecting vulnerable birds in coastal Louisiana.
Valero Joins Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
Investment will support school environmental stewardship with youth
Explore What the Gulf Gives with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Gulf of Mexico Alliance explores what the Gulf gives through social media campaign
Get ready for hurricane season
Download the “Homeowners Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters”
Hancock Whitney Joins Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
GOMA announces new partnership with Hancock Whitney as they join the Gulf Star Program.
GOMA in South MS Living: What the Gulf Gives: Benefits of Wetlands
The marshes fringing our bayous and bays are part of what makes the Gulf Coast a special place.
It’s Tool Time Every Month
GOMA will feature a different tool each month in their newsletter and highlight its ties to coastal management.
Wildlife & Fisheries Team releases Diamondback Terrapin Action Plan
The GOMA Wildlife & Fisheries Team has completed a project on diamondback terrapins.
We couldn’t have done GOMCON without you
If you had to sum up the first in-person Gulf of Mexico Conference in one word, it would be collaboration.
GOMA in NOLA100: Explore the wonder of wetlands
May is American Wetlands Month. It’s a great time to enjoy our coastal marshes by kayak, boat or on a nature walk.
GOMA Recognized in EPA Gulf Guardian Awards
Gulf Guardian awards efforts to keep the Gulf healthy, beautiful and productive.
GOMA in NOLA 100: Celebrate Earth Day and our connection to the Gulf
As we recognize Earth Day this month, celebrate nature with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance by discovering “What the Gulf Gives” on Facebook and Instagram.
Louisiana Gov. Edwards welcomes participants to Gulf of Mexico Conference
#GOMCON fosters collaboration on coastal research and management in the Gulf of Mexico.
GOMA in South MS Living: What The Gulf Gives: Benefits Of Seagrass
Learn more about the “Benefits of Seagrass” in our featured article in the April 2022 issue of South Mississippi Living.
Help the Marine Debris Cross-Team identify removal incentives
Help GOMA’s Marine Debris Cross-Team Initiative learn about marine debris and litter removal incentives.
New sediment resource tool for coastal project managers coming soon
Join us for a Northern Gulf Sediment Availability and Allocation Program tool training April 20.
Gulf Star project focused on marine debris education begins in Tampa Bay
The Florida Aquarium recently hosted staff from GOMA and our Gulf Star partner, Motiva Enterprises, to kick off a new project focused on marine debris education.
Public-private partnership makes positive impact on coastal ecosystems and economies
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Announces Gulf Star Projects for 2022
Celebrate “What the Gulf Gives” with us on social
Celebrate with us as we explore the connection between coastal resources and the benefits to people. #WhattheGulfGives
New Theme Maps added to GoMOD
New theme maps for living shoreline site suitability models, restoration, and regional sediment management are now available.
GOMA in NOLA 100: New partnership offers hope for diamondback terrapins
Our most recent story in The New Orleans 100 is focused on the newest member of the Gulf Star Program
GOMA in South MS Living: Make a Positive Change
Learn more about how you can “Make a Positive Change for the Gulf of Mexico” in our feature in the February 2022 issue of South Mississippi Living.
GOMA accepting nominations for Business Advisory Council
GOMA invites representatives from industries operating in and around the Gulf of Mexico to join our Business Advisory Council.
GOMA welcomes new Communication Manager
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to welcome Amanda Nalley as our new Communication Manager.
2021 Gulf Star Program report is now available
GOMA’s 2021 Gulf Star Program report is now available! This report highlights our ongoing support for projects that focus on healthy habitats, wildlife, fisheries, and resilient coastal communities.
CITGO Joins Gulf Star Program
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce a new partnership with CITGO as they become the most recent organization to join the Alliance’s Gulf Star Program. Funding will support work in Galveston Bay, TX to improve conservation for diamondback terrapins.
GOMA in NOLA 100: Governors’ Action Plan
Our most recent story in The New Orleans 100 is focused on the launch of GOMA’s new Governors’ Action Plan.
GOMA in South MS Living: Gulf Fiddler Crab
Learn more about gulf fiddler crabs in our “Get to Know the Gulf” feature in the December 2021 issue of South Mississippi Living.
New Gulf Star project focuses on south Louisiana schools
GOMA’s Education & Engagement Team has a new Gulf Star project to reduce single-use plastics in 13 south Louisiana schools.
Alliance Receives National Leadership Award for Resilience & Conservation Partnership
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance announced they have recently received a 2021 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. This national award recognizes exceptional leadership in advancing adaptation of natural resources in a changing world.
Alliance Releases Governors’ Action Plan IV for Healthy and Resilient Coasts
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance has released the Governors’ Action Plan IV for Healthy and Resilient Coasts, signed by the governors of all five Gulf states: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Alliance invites partners to share Action Plan IV launch with our social media toolkit
We know our partners were instrumental in the development of GOMA’s new Governors’ Action Plan IV for Healthy and Resilient Coasts. Help us amplify the launch of our new action plan and highlight your role in making it happen!
New Gulf Star project supports diamondback terrapin outreach
The GOMA Wildlife and Fisheries Team has a new Gulf Star project supporting diamondback terrapin education and outreach along the upper Texas coast.
Gulf Star project provides valuable insights on economic impact of Florida HABs
In 2020, the GOMA Water Resources Team worked with economists from the Balmoral Group to understand the financial effects of the 2017-2019 Florida harmful algal bloom (HAB) event.
Updated and expanded Coastal Community Resilience Index now available
The GOMA Coastal Resilience Team and Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium have released a newly updated and expanded version of the Coastal Community Resilience Index (CRI) self-assessment tool.
Motiva Enterprises LLC Joins Gulf Star Program
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance encourages all Gulf Coast residents to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season.