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Since the mid-1970s, one thing has remained constant at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR): Fred Harders is hard at work in the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 8/8/24 |
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Ladies, fancy yourself the outdoorsy type?
Registration for the fall Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop opened on Aug. 1 for first-time attendees and will open Aug. 7 at 7 a.m. for both …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/5/24 |
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ORANGE BEACH — Restoration for seagrass found off the shores of Robinson and Walker Island started in Perdido Bay on July 12 to expand and restore parts of the islands that have suffered from …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/5/24 |
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Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean Powers, head rodeo judge and Director of the …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 8/4/24 |
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Alabama residents will soon be able to make reservations for traditional campground accommodations (RV, modern and primitive camping) at Alabama State Parks a month earlier than other travelers.
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8/2/24
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GULF SHORES — Lamar Pendergrass stands above deepening Gulf waters, no obstruction to observing shades of blue meeting at the horizon.
Dolphins swim to the right, a small shark on the …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/1/24 |
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The Baldwin County Extension Service is seeking volunteers for its Master Environmental Education (MEE) training on Aug. 22.
The training session, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/30/24 |
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The Alabama Department of Environmental Management will begin a water quality study beginning tomorrow, July 29 in Baldwin County.
The study, scheduled to run from July 29 to Aug. 1, will focus …
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7/28/24
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Nature-based solutions are a priority across the Gulf Coast, and a federal grant may help spur young adults to action in making their coastal communities more resilient.
The Nature Conservancy's …
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7/26/24
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GULF SHORES — The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced two new arrivals, cheetahs Taj and Shani, as the first-ever cheetahs for the zoo. Taj and Shani were brought in as a part of the Zoological …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/26/24 |
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A public meeting is set to discuss a report on the Clotilda Phase III investigation.
The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will feature the Alabama Historical Commission and U.S. …
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7/24/24
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The Alabama Forestry Commission, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, has launched "Trees4AL," a match-free tree planting grant aimed at benefiting disadvantaged …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/24/24 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — As Bubba Blue famously said in "Forrest Gump," shrimp is the fruit of the sea. Whether you like it barbecued, boiled, broiled, baked or sautéed, this small creature …
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BY Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 7/23/24 |
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After nearly four years without the popular Alabama attraction at full force, officials expect the Gulf State Park Pier to reopen to the public by the end of summer.
"This is the completion of …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/18/24 |
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GULF SHORES — A local high school student is making waves by reducing damage along Little Lagoon with the restoration of a living shoreline. Erosion has started to become apparent on the shores …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/17/24 |
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ORANGE BEACH/GULF SHORES — As the only female park ranger in the State of Alabama, Kendra Bryan is breaking barriers while educating the public and enforcing conservation laws in Gulf State …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/17/24 |
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Alabama is blessed with an abundance of natural resources and opportunities to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. However, if you have little to no experience in the outdoors or you are moving to Alabama …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 7/17/24 |
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Hurricane season is here. Is your yard ready?
Hurricane Sally wreaked havoc on the trees of Baldwin County. Whole pecan fields were leveled and trees fell on homes. The Alabama Cooperative …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/17/24 |
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Baldwin County farmers have an opportunity to learn about the latest research happening at our local Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES) during the upcoming Field Day.
Land-grant …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/17/24 |
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On July 8, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl's (R-AL) Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate. The bill …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/12/24 |