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Secretary of the interior visits Alabama

U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt toured the Claude Peteet Mariculture Center (CPMC) in Gulf Shores and conducted a site inspection at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday. At the CPMC, the Secretary met with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner Chris Blankenship, Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft, and … Continued
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June 17, 2020

State adds two more red snapper fishing days

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Tuesday that they have added two additional days of red snapper fishing for private anglers. After completing a review of the 2019 private angler red snapper season through August 5, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources determined that two additional days can be added … Continued
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August 14, 2019

Ivey announces initial approval of GOMESA projects

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday she has given initial approval to move forward with development and implementation of 15 projects from the Gulf of Mexico Energy and Security Act Program distribution. The combined total of all projects, when implemented, will be $28,722,000. “I am proud to be from Alabama the beautiful. When the oil … Continued
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May 21, 2019

Byrne applauds 2019 Alabama Red Snapper fishing season

Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, issued a statement Wednesday supportive of Alabama’s announcing that the 2019 Red Snapper for recreational fishermen will take place on three-day weekends, Friday to Sunday, from June 1st through July 28th, including July 4th. “Under the Red Snapper season announced today, Alabama’s fishermen and coastal communities should be thrilled,” Byrne said. … Continued
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February 8, 2019

Ivey announces U.S. Treasury has approved Alabama’s Gulf Coast recovery plan

Monday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that the U.S. Department of Treasury has approved Alabama’s Multiyear Implementation Plan for Gulf Coast recovery. This plan, developed by the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council (AGCRC), proposes 15 activities for Direct Component RESTORE funding (also known as Bucket 1) for a total estimated cost of $192,416,759. Now … Continued
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November 27, 2018

Ivey announces $48.7 million for restoration, conservation projects

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has approved more than $48 million for eight new projects, which focus on the restoration and conservation of Alabama’s natural resources. “Alabama’s Gulf Coast is of great ecological importance to our state, and it is imperative we protect and restore those natural resources harmed … Continued
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November 20, 2018

Gun season for deer begins Saturday

November begins the heart of the annual hunting season in Alabama. The most popular species to hunt in Alabama is the whitetail deer and the state opens hunting season for deer on Saturday, November 17. Remember to be safe while hunting this fall and always wear a safety harness from an elevated position. Numerous accidents … Continued
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November 16, 2018