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Microplastics research aims to improve current monitoring capabilities
Microplastics are an environmental issue of increasing concern. They’re in the water we drink, food we eat, air we breathe and virtually every body...
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Mississippi Master Naturalist registration to open soon
To obtain certification to become a Master Naturalists, students complete 40 hours of lecture and field experience during a hybrid 8-week course.
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You (or your class) can get involved with coastal restoration
The term “coastal restoration” covers a wide range of project types. However, something that is needed for most coastal restoration (or any habitat...
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Master Naturalists partner with Monarch Joint Venture to monitor butterflies
Master Naturalists on the coast have recently proposed a comprehensive monarch project that will combine education and outreach with hands-on...
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Living Shorelines Program wraps up its biggest year yet!
The Living Shorelines Technical Assistance Program through Mississippi State University (MSU) and the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium has...
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Coastal course certifies 15 new Mississippi Master Naturalists
We recently concluded our annual Mississippi Master Naturalist Coastal Training Course and certified 15 new Master Naturalists.
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What is the cost of doing nothing?
I was at a community meeting last weekend focused on identifying potential solutions to issues like flooding and shoreline erosion in a coastal...
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The Clean and Resilient Marina Program protects our coasts
Along the Gulf Coast, marinas play a vital role in recreation, tourism and local economies. But with their location directly on the water, marinas...
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Attend a free living shorelines workshop
Summer is perfect for spend time outdoors, especially if you happen to own a home on the water. You can step outside to fish, go for a boat ride,...
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