Governor / Environment / Legislature 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 / 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