Alabamians oppose extreme cuts to weather and climate research, survey finds
A new poll revealed that 81 percent of Alabamians believe government funding for scientific research helps predict extreme weather.
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NWS cuts could affect storm-readiness in Alabama and across the country
Lawmakers and experts warn that Trump administration cuts to NOAA and NWS threaten severe weather forecasting capacity amid an active tornado season.
Rep. Carl’s bill to protect marine forest passes House
If the bill passes the Senate, the Alabama Underwater Forest would become a federally protected marine sanctuary
Sen. Katie Britt commends NOAA’s decision to decline the Rice’s whale petition
This came following the concerns raised by Britt and the Alabama delegation about the potential economic impacts.
October 30, 2023
Sen. Britt leads opposition to NOAA’s Rice’s Whale Habitat expansion proposal
They were also vocal about the potential detrimental implications this might have on Alabama's economy.
October 27, 2023
Sen. Britt: Funding severe weather detection saves Alabamians’ lives
At Britt’s request, legislation would appropriate $3 million for the expansion and upgrade of the South Alabama Mesonet.
July 18, 2023
Alabama Port Authority rejects possible whale-saving rule
A 2021 analysis showed the Port of Mobile contributes $85 billion to the state’s economy.
NOAA awards more than $27M to The Nature Conservancy in Alabama
Funding will be split between two coastal Alabama projects.
April 24, 2023
Shelby: University of Alabama receives $360 million NOAA Research Award
The goal of this institute will be to improve NOAA's actionable water resource information for forecasts, watches, warnings, and related products.
April 7, 2022
Gas and petroleum industry is preparing for hurricane season
The NOAA is predicting a 60 percent chance of an above-normal number of named storms.