Regional Ocean Partnerships receive federal authorization
…a result of this authorization for years to come. “It is important for states to collaborate when addressing ocean and coastal issues. I am glad the Gulf of Mexico Alliance…
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Ghouls of the Gulf
…While he assumed the worst, the bones were actually part of an Indian burial ground damaged by storms. Native people have called the Gulf home for thousands of years, and…
GOMA All Hands Meeting 2023
…$1.25 one way. Use Route 20 Manor Road/Riverside. The closest stop to the AT&T Conference Center is 5940 at 1609 Levaca Street (Midblock). More information and route details are…
Gulf Star Program funds marsh planting in coastal Texas
Our Integrated Planning Cross-team recently supported work by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers to plant over 15 acres of marsh grass at the Texas Mid-coast Refuge Complex near Brazoria, TX. Volunteers…
Coastal management internship program going strong into the new year
This fall, we proudly supported two coastal management interns at state agencies across the region. In addition, we are excited to announce that there will be seven new interns coming…
Staff Spotlight: Amanda Nalley
…Orleans, where she received bachelor degrees in English literature and in environmental studies. She spent seven years in outdoor and environmental education in Mississippi, Georgia, and Alaska; six years as…
SML: Tips for a Green Holiday Season
…time of year can also create a lot of extra waste. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans create 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Gifts, shipping…
What the Gulf Gives in South Mississippi Living
As the end of the year approaches and our minds drift off to the gifts of the season, we are reminded of our connection to the Gulf and all that…
Governors’ Action Plan
Every three to five years, the Gulf of Mexico Alliance evaluates the region’s priorities and publishes the Governors’ Action Plan for Healthy and Resilient Coasts, a dynamic starting point for…
GOMA Recognized in EPA Gulf Guardian Awards
…this effort over the last five years. Lawrence Handley and Catherine Lockwood, co-leads for the Community of Practice, accepted the award. “The Gulf of Mexico is a vulnerable ecosystem that…