The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) has declared that both Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private and …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/2/24
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries announced earlier this year the listing of the queen conch as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
NOAA …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/5/24
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY – Alabama is home to some of the best seafood in the country. For many, it wouldn't be summer without getting a taste of fresh Alabama seafood. While taking a trip to the …
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BY Alabama Cooperative Extension System
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7/6/23
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Bats are ubiquitous during the Halloween season, but these creatures deserve celebration year-round for their contribution to our sustainable food production. By eating insects by the billions, bats …
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By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 11/7/23 |
FAIRHOPE — Have you ever stopped to think about what happens to the over-ripe fruit, wilted lettuce or dinner leftovers after it goes in your garbage can? The Fairhope Worm Lady is trying to …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/11/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY – Alabama's meat and poultry processing industry is receiving major financial investments through the Alabama Meat Processing Program. The Alabama Department of Agriculture …
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BY Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 7/13/23 |
With warmer weather here, more and more people are spending time on their decks, patios and in their gardens and yards using outdoor products. From grills to furniture to mowers, 88% of Americans …
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BY StatePoint
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7/6/23
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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 |
According to Ron Regan, executive director of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), it may not make the headlines in the newspapers but the election of Chuck Sykes as AFWA’s …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 12/11/23 |
Hurricane season officially kicked off June 1 and concludes Nov. 30. To ensure everyone is prepared to endure a potential natural disaster, Alabama Extension professionals are prepared to cover a …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/7/23
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The perfect opportunity to begin an educational journey in nature is here. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Alabama Master Naturalist (AMN) program serves as a …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 10/31/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Farm income has been falling, finding agricultural labor is challenging and agricultural markets are in constant flux. Producers need reliable information as they look …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 11/19/23 |
For deer hunters in Alabama, the opening day of firearms deer season is one the most anticipated times of year. The wait is almost over as the season in zones D and E opens on Saturday, Nov. 4. …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/31/23
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Lamar Pendergrass had a dream several years ago when he became the South Region operations supervisor for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) State Parks Division. …
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By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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11/18/23
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When word got around that Orange Beach boat "Best Trait" was headed to Orange Beach Marina with a huge blue marlin on board, a crowd quickly gathered at the marina to watch the weigh-in.
As the …
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By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 10/31/23 |
The eagerly awaited 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibit is set to make its premiere at the EcoWild Outdoor Expo, slated for May 10-12 at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile according to a …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/1/24
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The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), a federally funded initiative administered by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Farmers Market Authority Section, is set …
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GCM Staff Report
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2/1/24
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An injured adult loggerhead sea turtle was rescued, rehabilitated and released back into the Gulf in a coordinated effort between the Share the Beach organization and the City of Gulf Shores.
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/31/23 |
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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GCM Staff Report
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1/1/24
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For many, an eclipse like the one on April 8 is a once-in-a-lifetime event. A total solar eclipse is a rare occurrence, and the one on Monday is special as it will cross the United States meaning …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/4/24 |