Released: 8-Jun-2016 3:05 PM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Releases Governors’ Action Plan III for Healthy and Resilient Coasts
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance (Alliance) released the Governors’ Action Plan III For Healthy and Resilient Coasts today. This is the third major effort by the Alliance, approved by all five U.S. Gulf Coast State governors. The states of Alabama and Mississippi issued proclamations, declaring support for the plan and emphasizing the vision to improve the health and sustainability of our coastal areas. They noted millions of people depend on it – to live, work, and vacation. In the plan, the Alliance addresses six major regional issues: coastal resilience; data and monitoring; education and engagement; habitat resources; water resources; and wildlife and fisheries.

13-Jun-2016 2:00 PM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Announces New Gulf Star Partners at Annual Meeting
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

– The Gulf of Mexico Alliance (Alliance) is pleased to announce Freeport-McMoRan Foundation and NOAA as the newest members of the Gulf Star public-private partnership. The announcements come during the 12th annual All Hands meeting of the regional organization held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Gulf Star is designed to increase the region’s strength by addressing issues that are important to government, academia, not-for-profits, and businesses. The partnership will support projects in the areas of healthy seafood, improved habitat conservation, higher quality water resources, increased natural resource stewardship, and improved strategies for land use planning.

Release date: 19-Oct-2016 1:05 PM EDT
oil spill science a special issue of oceanography devoted to the gulf of mexico research initiative
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

In the summer of 2010, a group of scientists, lawyers, state agencies, and industry representatives negotiated one of the most impactful research deals in modern history. The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) was born as a voluntary program funded by BP.

Released: 21-Nov-2016 11:05 AM EST
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Awards First Gulf Star Regional Projects
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is announcing the award of 19 projects through its new Gulf Star Program.

Released: 12-Dec-2016 9:00 AM EST
Gulf of Mexico Alliance to Participate in National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Restore America's Estuaries summit brings together the nation's best restoration experts.

Released: 4-Apr-2017 2:05 PM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program Announces New Partnership
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce a new partnership with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) to invest in projects that support a healthy and productive Gulf of Mexico.

Released: 16-May-2017 10:00 AM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Receives NAS Capacity Building Grants
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce the receipt of two NAS Gulf Research Program capacity-building grants.

Released: 6-Jun-2017 1:45 PM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Announces Coastal Resilience Awards
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce eight of ten Coastal Resilience Awards to community projects in four of the five U.S. Gulf States. The awards total $347,334 and are supported by a grant from the NOAA Office for Coastal Development.

Released: 26-Jun-2017 8:00 AM EDT
Legislation Will Strengthen Coordination in the Gulf Region
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Senate Bill S. 1373 and House Bill H.R. 2923 would authorize the Gulf of Mexico Alliance as a regional coordinator for Gulf of Mexico ecological issues. This is similar to the role the Chesapeake Bay Foundation serves for Chesapeake Bay.

   
Release date: 13-Sep-2017 10:05 AM EDT
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance and BHP Form Partnership to Support the Pointe-Au-Chien Tribe in Coastal Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA) is proud to announce a project to support coastal resilience and habitat restoration activities with the Pointe-Au-Chien Tribe in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes, Louisiana. BHP, a new Gulf Star partner, is funding this unique project. GOMA will work with partners in the region to identify and implement priority actions to address the Tribe’s cultural and historical resilience, in alignment with the Tribe’s Strategic Plan and ongoing work.

Released: 19-Sep-2017 3:30 PM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance and BHP Form Partnership to Support the Pointe-au-Chien Tribe in Coastal Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The overarching goal of this project is to assist the Pointe-au-Chien community in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes, Louisiana, by facilitating a self-assessment process to identify high priority actions that when implemented, can enhance cultural and community resilience.

Released: 3-Oct-2017 4:05 PM EDT
Regional Hurricane Success Stories
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance works across the region addressing issues of human, economic, and ecological resilience. Here, we share success stories from our partners. In no way do we want to diminish the long recovery ahead following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. But, however small they may be, we want to highlight things that worked.

Released: 7-Nov-2017 9:00 AM EST
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Announces Final Coastal Resilience Awards
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce Coastal Resilience Awards for two community projects totaling $90,000. The community recipients are The City of Fairhope, Alabama and the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana for a project benefiting Terrebonne and LaFourche Parishes.

Released: 5-Dec-2017 3:45 PM EST
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Announces 2017 Gulf Star Projects
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

GOMA announces 11 recipients receiving a combined total of over $666,000 dollars in the 2017 Gulf Star Program.

14-Aug-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Hess Corporation Joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Hess Corporation is the newest partner in the Gulf of Mexico Alliance's Gulf Star Program. Gulf Star supports projects related to healthy seafood supplies, improved habitat conservation, higher quality water resources, increased natural resource stewardship, and improved strategies for land use planning. https://gulfofmexicoalliance.org/tools-and-resources/gulf-star-overview/

Released: 29-Mar-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Equinor Joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Equinor joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance's growing Gulf Star public-private venture.

Released: 30-Apr-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Welcome Chevron to the Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance has a new Gulf Star partner, Chevron. Chevron's partnership will support a benthic habitat mapping project.

Released: 28-May-2019 6:00 AM EDT
Clean Gulf Associates “Embrace the Gulf” with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Clean Gulf Associates joined the Gulf Star program to become a leading sponsor of "Embrace the Gulf 2020". A positive celebration of the Gulf of Mexico envisioned by the Gulf of Mexico Alliance.

   
Released: 10-Jun-2019 1:00 AM EDT
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance Brings in GIS Software Leader Esri for Drone Training
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Gulf of Mexico Alliance business, academic, nonprofit, state, and federal partners will participate in an Esri Drone2Map workshop at the annual All Hands meeting at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Released: 30-Jul-2019 9:00 AM EDT
2019 Regional Ocean Partnership Act Introduced
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Mississippi Senator Wicker introduced the Regional Ocean Partnership Act, July 18, 2019. The Act, if passed, will authorize Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) to address cross-jurisdictional ocean and coastal issues. The Gulf of Mexico Alliance (Alliance) is an ROP and would welcome a secure and predictable method to accomplish collaborative regional-scale programs.

   
Released: 30-Sep-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Wins Gulf Guardian Award
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance received two 2019 Gulf Guardian Awards at a ceremony hosted by the EPA Gulf of Mexico Division in Gulfport, MS. The programs that were recognized are the regional Gulf Star public-private partnership, and Gulf Tree, an interactive decision-support tree to help users find climate tools.

   
Released: 16-Dec-2019 5:00 PM EST
Crist Introduces Regional Ocean Partnership Bill, Addresses Gulf of Mexico and Coastal Concerns
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

U.S. Representative Charlie Crist (D-FL), along with Representatives Steven Palazzo (R-MS), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), and Chris Smith (R-NJ), introduced the Regional Ocean Partnership Act (H.R. 5390). The bill would authorize Regional Ocean Partnerships as partners with the federal government to address ocean and coastal concerns. It will provide with more consistent funding to help perform the critical mission of supporting ocean and coastal health, sustainability, and resiliency.

   
Released: 7-Jan-2020 8:00 AM EST
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance Kicks Off “Embrace the Gulf 2020” Campaign
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

"Embrace the Gulf 2020" is a year-long positive awareness campaign to highlight the value and the vitality of the Gulf of Mexico region. It includes daily messages across several social media platforms.

   
Released: 11-Feb-2020 6:05 PM EST
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program Yields Cumulative Results
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance released the 2019 Gulf Star Program annual report. It showcases the successful results of the regional public-private partnership. Gulf Star funds projects related to seafood, habitat, water resources, and much more.

Released: 2-Jun-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Homeowner Handbooks Help Prepare for Natural Disasters
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Homeowners Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters is a critical resource for anyone wanting to reduce the risks to their family and property from natural hazards. The handbook covers essential information on emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, flood/wind insurance, and steps to protect life and property.

Released: 15-Jul-2020 11:05 AM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Kicks Off Virtual Tools Café in August
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance Tool Time with Dave starts August 4th. Sponsored by Esri, the virtual series features 8 interactive webinars on 24 of the latest resources for Gulf of Mexico.

Released: 17-Feb-2021 11:00 AM EST
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance Continues to “Embrace the Gulf” Through Action in 2021
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Building on the success of the “Embrace the Gulf” 2020 campaign, the Gulf of Mexico Alliance is continuing the initiative this year with a new focus on improving the health of the Gulf. This year’s goal is to turn awareness into action through easy steps that make a difference in coastal communities, habitats, and wildlife.

Released: 23-Mar-2021 11:00 AM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Announces New Gulf Star Projects
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to share several new projects as part of its ongoing Gulf Star Program. This year’s projects focus on supporting coastal resilience, underrepresented and underserved communities, citizen science water and marine debris monitoring, living shorelines, wildlife conservation, and regional data sharing.

   
Released: 14-Apr-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Over 1,200 Coastal Scientists and Managers Engage During Virtual Gulf of Mexico Conference
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Today, over 1,200 coastal scientists, managers, and professionals from federal and state agencies, academia, non-profits, and industry came together for a virtual event launching the new Gulf of Mexico Conference (GoMCon). The Gulf of Mexico Alliance hosted this event in partnership with the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative and Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies.

   
Released: 11-May-2021 11:00 AM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Encourages Residents to Get Ready for Hurricane Season Using Disaster Preparedness Resources
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

In support of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, the Gulf of Mexico Alliance encourages all Gulf Coast residents to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season. Individuals, families, and communities all have a role to play in reducing their risk from hurricanes and other natural disasters.

   
Released: 27-Aug-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Motiva Enterprises LLC Joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce a new partnership with Motiva Enterprises LLC as they become the most recent organization to join the Alliance’s Gulf Star Program. Funding from Motiva will support marine debris work in the Gulf Coast region over the next four years.

Released: 26-Oct-2021 9:05 AM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Releases Governors’ Action Plan IV for Healthy and Resilient Coasts
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance has released the Governors’ Action Plan IV for Healthy and Resilient Coasts, signed by the governors of all five Gulf states: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This is the fourth in a series of collaborative work plans that identifies priority issues, focus areas, and actions to enhance the environmental and economic health of the Gulf of Mexico.

Released: 30-Nov-2021 9:00 AM EST
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Receives National Leadership Award for Community Resilience and Conservation Partnership
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance announced they have recently received a 2021 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. This national award recognizes exceptional leadership in advancing adaptation of natural resources in a changing world. The Alliance received the honorable mention award in the Broad Partnerships category.

   
Released: 25-Jan-2022 8:05 AM EST
CITGO Joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce a new partnership with CITGO as they become the most recent organization to join the Alliance’s Gulf Star Program. Funding from CITGO will support work in Galveston Bay, Texas, to improve conservation efforts for diamondback terrapins, a small species of turtle that lives in coastal marshes.

   
Released: 4-Mar-2022 10:05 AM EST
Upcoming Gulf of Mexico Conference (GoMCon) to bring together coastal scientists and managers from across the Gulf
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Hosted by the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, the Gulf of Mexico Conference (GoMCon) will bring together participants to collaborate on research and management in the Gulf of Mexico.

Released: 24-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Public-private partnership makes positive impact on coastal ecosystems and economies
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce 15 new and expanding projects as part of its ongoing Gulf Star Program.. This public-private partnership makes a positive impact on coastal ecosystems and economies.

Released: 21-Apr-2022 10:35 AM EDT
Coastal experts get chance to explore new Gulf-wide research tools and information
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Over 800 coastal researchers and managers will get the chance to explore more than 25 regional tools on display April 26 at the Gulf of Mexico Conference (#GOMCON) in Baton Rouge, La. The Tools Café gives participants a unique opportunity to access some of the newest and best tools for coastal resilience, data management, and conservation while learning about these resources directly from developers who created each tool.

Released: 26-Apr-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Louisiana Gov. Edwards welcomes participants to Gulf of Mexico Conference (GOMCON)
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

More than 800 coastal scientists, managers, and professionals from federal and state agencies, academia, non-profits and industry have come together this week in Baton Rouge to network, collaborate and discuss coastal research and management in the Gulf of Mexico as part of the first-ever in-person Gulf of Mexico Conference (#GOMCON). Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards welcomed guests to the state Tuesday, during the opening plenary.

Released: 16-Jun-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Hancock Whitney Joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hancock Whitney as they become the most recent organization to join the Alliance’s Gulf Star Program.

Released: 24-Jun-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Explore What the Gulf Gives with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Come explore “What the Gulf Gives” with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance. This year-long awareness campaign celebrates the connections between the Gulf and the benefits it provides people including recreation, tourism, economic impact, coastal resilience, seafood and more.

Released: 28-Jun-2022 8:05 AM EDT
Get ready for hurricane season by downloading the “Homeowners Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters”
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

NOAA has forecasted a more active than usual hurricane season this year. Are you prepared?

Released: 29-Jun-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Valero Joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Gulf Star investment from Valero will support school environmental stewardship with youth in Port Arthur, Texas


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