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Gulfport event to feature sea level rise film, discussion

Join the Program for Local Adaptation to Climate Effects: Sea Level Rise (PLACE:SLR) team Thursday, Nov. 18, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to view "Tides of Change," a short film that focuses on solutions to sea level rise challenges in the northern...

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By: Melissa Schneider / Published: Nov 15, 2021

Events feature ‘Tides of Change’ short film, SLR discussion

Sea-level rise is increasingly affecting our lives along the coast, but we have so many opportunities to come together as a community and learn how to combat this issue! That is the theme of a new series of events headed by the Program for Local...

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By: Mikaela Heming / Published: Nov 11, 2021

2021 oyster gardening season nears end

Oyster Gardening season is wrapping up for the year in Alabama and Mississippi! We are excited to get final counts for each location over the next few weeks. Oyster pickups in Little Lagoon in Gulf Shores, Alabama, were the last week of October, and...

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By: Rayne Palmer / Published: Nov 04, 2021

Where is your safe place?

As winter weather approaches, it is a good time to think about how to keep your family safe from impending storms. One question that seems to come up quite often is “Where is the safest place for me to shelter?” This appears to be an easy...

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By: Tracie Sempier / Published: Oct 29, 2021

How you can help with coastal restoration from anywhere

One thing that is evident with coastal restoration is that it’s a team effort that requires not only the coast, but entire watersheds. From reducing excess fertilizer usage and litter to increasing low-effort natural landscaping and pervious...

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By: Eric Sparks / Published: Oct 22, 2021