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The Nature Conservancy expands coastal restoration efforts in Alabama
BAYOU LA BATRE — On Alabama's Gulf Coast, where issues like rising sea levels, powerful storms and shoreline erosion are a threat to wildlife habitats and living environments, The Nature … more
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Baldwin County residents invited to learn about paid aquaculture training
Baldwin County residents interested in a paid opportunity to learn more about aquaculture and training opportunities near Fort Morgan can sign up for free informational webinars on Tuesday, Oct. 27. … more
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How Hurricane Isaias got its name and why it returned in 2026
As Hurricane Isaias lingers across the Alabama Gulf Coast, residents getting ready for the storm may be wondering where its name came from and why was this particular name chosen. Isaias is the … more
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Foley residents stock up on last-minute hurricane supplies ahead of Isaias impact
FOLEY — Residents in Foley are making last-minute trips to the local Walmart on Thursday, Oct. 8, to stock up on essential supplies ahead of Hurricane Isaias. Shoppers picked up bottled water, … more
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Foley residents prepare for Hurricane Isaias
FOLEY — With Hurricane Isaias approaching, Foley residents are taking steps to protect their homes and property Thursday, Oct. 8, by filling sandbags at the city's Old Public Works facility, … more
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Heavy rain causes 12,000 gallons in two sanitary sewer overflows in Foley
More than 12,000 gallons of sanitary sewer overflowed from two Riviera Utilities sewer facilities on Sunday after heavy rainfall gave additional strain to the utility’s wastewater collection … more
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Despite the public attention given to shark attacks, Parsons emphasized that bites are rare. He said his research on shark attacks in Florida found about 35 bites during a very high year, and usually the number is half of that for most years. Fatal attacks were rarer still.
Shark expert talks Gulf predators at Fairhope Public Library
FAIRHOPE — Sharks may carry a chilling reputation, but marine researcher Glenn R. Parsons explained to his Fairhope Public Library audience on Thursday that the animals are vital to ocean … more
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Bear Point stormwater master plan outlines $16.7 million in potential improvements for Orange Beach
A recently completed stormwater master plan recognizes nearly $16.7 million in potential drainage improvements for Bear Point in Orange Beach, giving officials a pathway for addressing old drainage … more
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Coastal Stormwater Center of the Southeast brings stormwater solutions to Alabama, region
Baldwin County's coastal landscape is closely tied to its waterways, wetlands and watersheds, with rivers, bays, streams and coastal habitats shaping communities and supporting recreation, wildlife … more
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SWIM water-quality monitoring returns to coastal Alabama
New funding has allowed Mobile Baykeeper to bring back its SWIM (Swim Where It's Monitored) program to help coastal Alabama residents and visitors make informed decisions before heading into the … more
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'They're everywhere': Foley experts tackle growing threat of invasive plants
FOLEY — Plants once brought to the Gulf Coast for decoration, erosion control and agriculture have become a growing threat to native ecosystems, according to conservation officials who spoke Monday … more
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Brownfields grant advances redevelopment of former Standard Furniture site in Bay Minette
The City of Bay Minette announced in a news release posted to its Facebook page that the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission has awarded Phase I funding for the former Standard Furniture … more
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Conservation event highlights Alabama's marine wildlife, threats
GULF SHORES — Conservation advocates and marine scientists gathered last Thursday to highlight Alabama's marine wildlife and discuss the threats facing animals in the state's coastal waters. … more
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Fort Morgan Trail extended 4.4 miles at Gulf State Park
GULF SHORES — Visitors to Alabama's Gulf Coast have a new stretch of trail to explore following the opening of a 4.4-mile extension of the Fort Morgan Trail at Gulf State Park. Community … more
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Stormwater improvements near Plantation Hills aim to ease flooding
A drainage project near the entrance of the Plantation Hills subdivision is nearing completion, aiming to improve the flow and storage of stormwater and reduce flooding along Robbins Boulevard during … more
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Orange Beach's Waterfront Park to benefit from low bids, enabling more living shoreline
When the budgeting process came to an end on a "living shoreline project" at Orange Beach's popular Waterfront Park, city officials looked up to see money left over. It happens sometimes and … more
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Gulf Coast Media environmental reporter Chavez, Report for America corps member, awarded for college journalism project
Before her time at Gulf Coast Media, environmental reporter Gabriella Chavez was part of a student journalism team behind "The Price of Paradise," a five-part project that received two 2026 National … more
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The Argosy VI as it sinks on July 1, 2026 and a photo of the damage sustained from Tropical Storm Bertha discovered five weeks later in the top right.
Tropical Storm Bertha likely culprit in Argosy VI's roof collapse, Marine Resources officials confirm
ORANGE BEACH — Scuba instructor Lila Harris' first trip to dive the Argosy VI on July 5 was four days after the successful sinking of the 408-foot, three-story ship as an artificial reef 23 … more
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Veterinarian and Wildlife Program Manager Dr. Hayley Healan performs Orange Beach Wildlife Center's first imping replacement procedure on July 21, with intern Ashley Best assisting.
Orange Beach Wildlife Center performs 1st raptor feather transplant
If ol’ Icarius had had better epoxy, maybe his wax would’ve held no matter how close he soared to the sun. But good epoxy was hard to find in ancient times. Even in mythology. An osprey … more
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Pudge, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, fitted with a satellite tag is released into Gulf waters. Two sea turtles were released on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, at Gulf State Park after recovering at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Mississippi from injuries involving fishing gear.
With turtle release from Gulf State Park, satellite will help researchers learn Kemp's ways
GULF SHORES — After months of rehabilitation, two sea turtles returned to the Gulf Tuesday morning.Pudge, a subadult Kemp's ridley, and Skipper, a loggerhead, were released from the Gulf State Park … more
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