NOAA releases Application Guide for the 2022 Sea Level Rise Technical Report
This guide was developed to help local and state planners, floodplain managers, transportation and stormwater engineers, and other coastal decision-makers understand how to best incorporate new sea level rise data into their community planning initiatives. Learn more.
Gov. John Bel Edwards announces Atchafalaya Coastal Basin as proposed site for Louisiana NERR
The site selection process, led by LSU and Louisiana Sea Grant, engaged over 70 volunteers across state and federal agencies, non-profits, universities and also included nine public meetings to engage the public. Learn more.
NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Input on Gulf of Mexico Aquaculture Environmental Impact Statement Development
NOAA Fisheries is inviting public comments on the scope of a programmatic environmental impact statement to identify one or more Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOA) in the Gulf of Mexico. Submit comments by August 1, 2022.
NFWF announces community resilience grants
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced $25.2 million in grants to help coastal communities affected across 10 states by storms and wildfires in 2020 or 2021 increase their resilience to future natural disasters. On the Gulf coast, grant projects will take place in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Learn more.
New "Sea to Screen" film festival hosted by Harte Research Institute is a sell out event
The festival was hosted by HRI on World Ocean Day (June 8) to raise awareness of marine ecosystems, showcase local environmental groups, and promote stewardship. Learn more and watch a fun highlight video of the event here.
GCOOS shares new red tide poster
The poster provides information and resources on Florida red tide and is decorated with beautiful watercolor illustrations of sea life. Download here.
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