The pitcher plant bog boardwalk and its associated parking area are presently closed for an extensive renovation project, with plans for reopening in the summer of 2024.
According to a news …
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1/24/24
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In the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico faced significant challenges, impacting their populations across all life stages. Recently, a comprehensive …
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1/24/24
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In 2018, the Alabama Coastal Foundation assisted filmmaker and journalist Ben Raines in producing the documentary "The Underwater Forest," which explores the discovery of an ancient cypress forest …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/23/24 |
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is currently open to receiving grant applications for projects aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops both in …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/22/24
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Alabama's Marine Resources Division (MRD), under Section 9-12-28 of the Code of Alabama 1975 and Rule 220-3-.02, has officially announced the closure of all public water bottoms to oyster harvest at …
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1/19/24
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For the first time in more than a decade, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released new hardiness zone maps. These new changes bring a new level of climate accuracy, allowing people …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
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1/18/24
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Baldwin County and surrounding areas experienced freezing temperatures accompanied by ice this week and some freezing rain, especially in the northern areas of the county.
Ice could be seen on …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/17/24 |
Eric Brunden, Stewardship Coordinator at the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) in Baldwin County, was honored with the NERR System and NERR Association Award for Outstanding …
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1/17/24
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Doug Plash really can’t help himself, but you can blame it all on his roots. When he’s sitting at home along the banks of the Bon Secour River on Plash Island, the urge to head out in his …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 1/16/24 |
Fairhope has finally given the Triangle property a name, and work is set to begin on phase one soon.
Fairhope City Council approved changing the name of the property to Flying Creek Nature …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/15/24 |
Baldwin County and surrounding areas will experience record lows in the coming days.
The National Weather Service in Mobile issued a statement on January 13, stating, "Dangerously cold …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/13/24 |
Mere weeks after the city of Gulf Shores wrapped up phase one of the island's $17 million beach renourishment project, severe storms greeted the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and winds of up to 73 miles …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/11/24 |
In 2018, the Alabama Coastal Foundation assisted filmmaker Ben Raines in producing the documentary "The Underwater Forest," which explores the discovery of an ancient cypress forest discovered 60 …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/9/24 |
If you fish in Alabama coastal and/or offshore waters, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) may soon ask for your help as it begins a …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 1/6/24 |
In a collaborative effort involving for-hire captains, private recreational anglers, scientists and fisheries managers, the Return 'Em Right initiative has been established to improve the survival …
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1/4/24
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The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has designated approximately $184,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and Tag Funds for wild turkey conservation projects across the …
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1/1/24
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It's not the eggnog. You may have actually seen flamingos on the Alabama coast. Earlier this month, photos of the birds in Alabama began appearing in local Facebook groups. Their bright pink feathers …
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By Allison Marlow
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 12/31/23 |
As the holiday season draws to a close, many of you are lively contemplating the fate of your live Christmas trees.
In Baldwin County, plans are in place to collect and recycle trees, aiming to …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/22/23 |
The Trailblaze Challenge, a one-day, 26.3-mile endurance hike on the Pinhoti Trail, raises money for Make-A-Wish Alabama. This year marks the eighth year for the fundraiser in Alabama. Those …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/21/23 |
The Foley City Council recently approved improvements at the Raymond C. Christensen Sports Plex on Cater Lee Way, including enhanced batting cages and new lights. Jeff Lee, Foley parks director, said …
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GCM Staff Report
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12/21/23
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