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Judge signals dismissal in Dauphin Island fox removal lawsuit
MOBILE — The court hearing over Dauphin Island's controversial fox management plan revealed a deep divide between wildlife advocates and conservation authorities. Mobile County Circuit … more
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he Daphne Environmental Advisory Committee led the effort to create the trail, which features more than 65 species of plants indigenous to the Gulf Coast region. A dedication ceremony opened the event, followed by a free giveaway of potted native trees and shrubs to attendees and Daphne residents.
Daphne celebrates native plant trail opening with tree giveaway
DAPHNE — The City of Daphne celebrated the grand opening of its new Native Plant Trail on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Central Park in Lake Forest, marking another milestone in the city's commitment to … more
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Judge dismisses Dauphin Island fox removal lawsuit
MOBILE — A six-hour court hearing over Dauphin Island’s fox management plan concluded Thursday with the judge signaling he intends to dismiss the case brought by two residents against the … more
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Little Lagoon Preservation Society presents oyster harvesting results, conservation efforts
GULF SHORES — A recent oyster gardening event resulted in just under 100,000 oysters being harvested by Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) members. At the Oct. 16 meeting, Dennis … more
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The festival featured educational talks, guided forays and workshops on topics ranging from medicinal and culinary mushrooms to native plants and herbal remedies. Families enjoyed camping under the pines, guided nature walks to identify local fungi, drum circles in the evening and different genres of live music. Children under 12 attended free, with kid-friendly activities including book readings and trick-or-treating with festival vendors.
Foraging, fun and fungi: Fairhope's fungi fest grows roots in wellness and community
FAIRHOPE — The Gulf Coast Fungi Festival returned to Weeks Bay Plantation this weekend, bringing together mushroom growers, herbalists and nature enthusiasts for a three-day celebration of … more
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The benefits of preserving Alabama beach mouse habitat extend beyond the species itself. As they burrow and collect seeds, they help sustain the dunes that act as natural storm barriers along Alabama's coast. Healthy dunes protect homes, infrastructure and the beaches that drive tourism and support local economies.
Tiny guardians of the dunes: How the Alabama beach mouse protects Baldwin County's shoreline
The Alabama beach mouse, a tiny, nocturnal mammal that burrows beneath the dunes of Baldwin County's coast, plays an outsized role in keeping Alabama's shoreline alive. While often out of sight, … more
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The Coal Ash Action Group; a grassroots movement born from Sallie Smith’s determination to protect the waters that shaped part of their lives.
After Sallie: Grandmothers carry on the fight against coal ash contamination from Alabama Power's Plant Barry
When Diane Thomas talks about Mobile Bay, her voice carries the kind of affection that comes from a lifetime spent by the water. A retired clinical psychologist, Thomas has lived along the bay … more
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Laurie Eberly conducts measurements and counts of oysters from one garden while Larry Eberly loads up buckets of oysters.
Little Lagoon Preservation Society hosts oyster harvesting day as part of restoration efforts
GULF SHORES — After being suspended in Little Lagoon since May, dozens of oyster cages were harvested from gardens operated by the Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) on Oct. 2. … more
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Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks to the Southern States Energy Board Annual Meeting at The Grand Hotel Monday September 29, 2025 in Point Clear, Ala. (Governor's Office/Hal Yeager)
$22 million in GOMESA funds awarded to Baldwin County
Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday more than $45 million for 23 projects in Coastal Alabama, including nearly $22.9 million going directly into Baldwin County. The funding comes from the Gulf of … more
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An artist's rendering of Ueloca colemanorum exhibiting the deep-diving behavior characteristic of leatherback sea turtles.
From one-in-a-million fossil to Baldwin County classrooms: The journey of the leatherback sea turtle fossil
A family fishing trip along a river in south Alabama led to the discovery of one of the most complete fossilized leatherback sea turtle shells ever found, a specimen that has since been named Ueloca … more
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Red foxes at center of legal battle over Dauphin Island wildlife management
A small population of red foxes living on Dauphin Island's west end has become the focus of an intensifying debate that has spilled from town council chambers into the courtroom. The controversy … more
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A new study has found arsenic and cadmium levels in the Mobile River near Alabama Power’s Plant Barry that are comparable to — and in some cases higher than — those measured after the 2008 Kingston coal-ash spill in Tennessee, the largest industrial spill of its kind in U.S. history.
Study: Plant Barry releasing historic levels of toxic heavy metals into Mobile River
A new study has found arsenic and cadmium levels in the Mobile River near Alabama Power’s Plant Barry that are comparable to — and in some cases higher than — those measured after … more
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2025 State of the Bays Report highlights progress, challenges in Pensacola and Perdido watersheds
The Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program has released its 2025 State of the Bays Report, a comprehensive look at the health of local waterways. The biennial report evaluates water quality, … more
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MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA..Two sea turtles, a green and a loggerhead, were released at Shell Beach after rehabilitation at the Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center in Florida. ..Turmeric, the loggerhead, was hooked by a recreational fisherman at Gulf State Park Pier on August 3rd. The GSP team acted quickly to secure the turtle and it was transported to the Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center where the team discovered a healing boat strike wound on their shell as well as a possible shark bite scar. Radiographs also revealed two internal hooks - one in Turmeric’s mouth and one in their stomach. With supportive treatment (including cotton balls and mineral oil), and a successful scope procedure, the Gulfarium team was able to remove the hook and line...To report a sea turtle in distress or a concern along the Alabama Gulf Coast, call 1-866-SEA-TURTLE (732-8878).
Back to the big blue: Two sea turtles return to Gulf after rehabilitation
ORANGE BEACH — A pair of sea turtles made their way back into the Gulf on Monday, Sept. 8, after weeks of care and rehabilitation. The release at Shell Beach drew volunteers, conservation … more
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Alabama Coastal Foundation's Sustainability Summit seeks presentations for 2026 event in Gulf Shores
The Alabama Coastal Foundation is calling for presentations ahead of its Twelfth Annual Sustainability Summit, set for Jan. 30, 2026, at The Lodge at Gulf State Park. The summit will run from 9 … more
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Paleontologist Andrew Gentry (left) with Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Member and student researcher Kimberly Gregson (right) standing behind the fossilized shell of the newly discovered leatherback sea turtle Ueloca colemanorum.
Gone fishing, found a fossil: Mobile family finds 32M-year-old sea turtle preserved in South Alabama river
A family fishing trip along a south Alabama river led to the discovery of a 32-million-year-old leatherback sea turtle fossil, one of the most complete and the first of its kind ever found. The … more
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Rain check: How Baldwin County's growth collides with water, among rainiest in nation
Mobile has consistently ranked as one of the wettest cities in the United States, and Baldwin County doesn't fall far behind. Heavy summer storms can turn streets into streams, test drainage … more
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Alabama sets tentative 2025 oyster harvest season, expands restoration efforts
BAYOU LA BATRE — Alabama's 2025 oyster season is tentatively set to open Oct. 6, state officials announced during a public meeting Sept. 3 in Bayou La Batre. The Marine Resources Division … more
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Red snapper swim above logs and stumps in the Underwater Forest. Photo by Ben Raines
Alabama Gulf Coast's underwater forest expands with new discoveries
What started with a Facebook post has grown into one of the Gulf's most recent scientific discoveries — an ancient underwater forest first revealed off the Alabama coast and now traced across … more
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Elberta subdivision ordered to halt work over stormwater violations
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has ordered a subdivision developer in Elberta to stop work after inspectors found stormwater runoff from the site polluting a nearby … more
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