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“The United States Army Corps of Engineers has been dredging Mobile Bay longer than most of us have been alive, and over that time they’ve used a variety of different methods to dispose of the resulting dredge material,” state Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Fairhope, said. “Recently, they’ve been using something called thin-layer placement. It’s not pretty — in fact, it’s downright nasty — but it’s cheap, and that’s why the Corps likes it.”
7 of 10 Baldwin lawmakers initially support Mobile Bay mud-dumping ban
FAIRHOPE — State lawmakers announced legislation Monday, Jan. 12, at the Fairhope Municipal Pier aimed at ending the practice of disposing dredged material directly into Mobile Bay, a method … more
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Featured is an aerial view of the Laguna Cove site.
Gulf Shores approves $2.6M bid for Laguna Cove restoration, nature park
GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores residents and visitors will soon see the construction of a 53-acre nature preservation park on Little Lagoon as bids are set to be voted on by Gulf Shores City Council. … more
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Baldwin's state Sen. Elliott, other AL lawmakers to propose ban on in-bay “mud dumping” in Mobile Bay
State Rep. Rhett Marques, R-District 91, and State Sen. Chris Elliott, R-District 32, plan to introduce legislation aimed at ending the practice of in-bay disposal of dredged sediment, commonly known … more
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Oyster season closes early on Dec. 23 after small harvest
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Marine Resources Division announced that the 2025 oyster harvest season on public water bottoms closed at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, under … more
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MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA..Magnolia, a rescue dog up for adoption, at Central Baldwin Veterinary Hospital in Robertsdale on Tuesday.
Gulf Coast Media's year in review 2025: Growth, development and environment
Along the Gulf Coast, change doesn't always happen above ground — or all at once. Gulf Coast Media's environmental and development coverage this year followed how progress, policy and … more
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$1.5M in GoMESA grants to fund development of Orange Beach CHaRM facility
The Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) of Baldwin County was awarded $1,500,224 in Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GoMESA) funds earlier this year to be used for the development of the Orange … more
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Wildlife under pressure: Endangered species in Baldwin County
Baldwin County's beaches, dunes and coastal waters are home to some of Alabama's most vulnerable wildlife — species that depend on increasingly limited habitat as development continues to expand … more
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Alabama Power plans coal ash recycling at Plant Barry, but most ash to remain capped in place
Alabama Power says it plans to begin recycling coal ash into concrete at Plant Barry as early as 2026, but its primary closure strategy for the site remains capping most of the coal ash pond in place … more
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Coastal Alabama leaders approve 10-year plan to protect local waters
Environmental leaders from across Mobile and Baldwin counties gathered on Dec. 3 to take a major step toward shaping the future of Alabama’s coast. At the Mobile Bay National Estuary … more
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2025 hurricane season ends with no Gulf impacts
The 2025 hurricane season came to a close at the end of November for the Alabama Gulf Coast, ending as one of the calmest in recent years. Despite the lack of tropical activity making landfall in the … more
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BJ’s Wholesale Club in Sumter, South Carolina, makes its final preparations before the official opening date, Dec. 12. Taken for The Sumter Item, a sister publication of Gulf Coast Media.
Foley halts construction at new BJ's site after runoff reaches waterways
The City of Foley has halted construction at the new BJ's Wholesale Club site after inspectors documented clay-laden stormwater leaving the property and moving toward waterways that eventually … more
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Baykeeper launches listening sessions as Baldwin County growth pressures waterways
SILVERHILL —Mobile Baykeeper launched a series of public listening sessions Nov. 20 with a meeting in Silverhill, where residents and environmental advocates raised concerns about how Baldwin … more
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COLUMN: Support local news with donation to Gulf Coast Media. Why philanthropy?
Yesterday was Giving Tuesday. On a day dedicated to supporting the causes we believe in, we're asking you to make an investment in the heart of our community: truly local, independent news. At … more
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Dauphin Island Sea Lab breaks ground on new dorm for students, visiting scientists
Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) broke ground on the construction site for a new dormitory on Nov. 18. The new building will help alleviate housing needs, specifically for the K-12 program during … more
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Gulf Shores beginning process for Waterway Village Plazas
The City of Gulf Shores is set to vote on approving a contract for the design of Waterway Village Plazas, the city's first Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GoMESA) project. If approved, the … more
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The agency has drafted sample objectives to help guide the discussion, but Anson said those will continue to evolve as MRD reviews feedback and holds internal meetings. Once refined, a full draft of the management plan will be released for public comment before being submitted to the certification team.
Alabama begins public process to shape new shrimp fishery management plan
GULF SHORES — Alabama marine officials have started developing a new shrimp fishery management plan, launching two public listening sessions this month to gather public input needed for a … more
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Fairhope Film Festival Executive Director Melanie LeCroy speaks to the audience on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the University of South Alabama during the festival's double-feature opening night, which featured "A Nobile Experiment," documenting Italian settlers in Daphne, and "Sallie's Ashes," following three women's efforts to get 21 million tons of coal-ash removed from Alabama's Power Plant Barry near the Mobile River.
'Sallie's Ashes' brings environmental fight to the big screen to open Fairhope Film Festival
FAIRHOPE — The story of three Baldwin County women who turned personal concern into an organized environmental movement reached local audiences this week as "Sallie's Ashes" made its regional … more
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Drue Banta Winters, campaign manager for Stronger America Through Seafood, said the absence of clear federal rules has prevented fish farms from operating domestically. "There is not a single fish farm in U.S. federal waters, and that is because of two reasons," she said. "One, there's a lack of clear authority over aquaculture in federal waters, and two, it is a lengthy, complicated, expensive regulatory process to establish a farm."
New federal aquaculture bill could impact Baldwin County's seafood industry
A bill introduced in Congress in October aims to pave the way for offshore seafood farming in the Gulf, potentially bringing changes to Baldwin County’s long-established seafood businesses. … more
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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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