Mobile Bay

Gov. Kay Ivey signs law to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping

The "Save Our Bay" law requires 70 percent of dredged sediment go towards "beneficial uses" in the Mobile Bay area.

Wesley Walter

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February 11, 2026

Legislature passes “Save Our Bay” bill banning mud dumping in Mobile Bay

The legislative measure protected oyster beds, seagrasses, and aquatic life, ensuring the vital commercial and sport fishing industries remained secure.

February 4, 2026

Alabama House committee OKs bill to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping

The bill mandates that entities dredging millions of cubic yards must beneficially use 70 percent of the material, promoting marsh creation.

Wesley Walter

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January 22, 2026

Alabama Senate advances bill to restrict environmental regulation expansion

The controversial bill, which prohibits state agencies from setting environmental standards stricter than federal law, passed committee 5-2 after heated debate.

Wesley Walter

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January 21, 2026

Rep. Figures’ bill to extend National Estuary Program clears U.S. House

The ESTUARIES Act marked the freshman lawmaker's first legislation to pass the House, securing vital estuary protection funding through 2031.

Wesley Walter

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December 17, 2025

MPOs report status of Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project

The project is essentially shovel-ready except for an inflation-driven gap in funding.

June 11, 2024

Alabama Port Authority rejects possible whale-saving rule

A 2021 analysis showed the Port of Mobile contributes $85 billion to the state’s economy.

Samuel Stettheimer

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July 17, 2023

Eastern Shore, Mobile MPOs approve new I-10 and Bayway Project

Wednesday’s vote marks the adoption of that framework into a formal plan forward.

July 28, 2022

Eastern Shore, Mobile MPOs announce ALDOT support of I-10 Bridge and Bayway framework

ALDOT reiterated that it will commit at least $250 million in state funding for a final project, which is double the federal commitment.

January 11, 2022