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Why you should slow down in no-wake zones
Waterfront property owners directly benefit from the establishment of no-wake zones in their area from decreased wave energy hitting their...
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We have a green light for oyster gardens in Mississippi
After a successful pilot year for oyster gardening in Mississippi, we are really looking forward to the first full season which starts this summer....
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Oyster farmers from across South compare notes
At the end of January, over 50 current and potential oyster farmers gathered for a meeting at Auburn University, along with another 50 or so chefs,...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues nationwide permit for living shorelines
On Jan. 6, 2017, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced revised and renewed nationwide permits (NWPs) necessary for work in streams, wetlands...
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The scale and consequences of plastic pollution
On the heels of the tons of trash collected at this years coastal cleanup events, I would like to discuss plastic pollution. This type of pollution...
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Oyster gardening finishes up season
Oyster gardening in Alabama and Mississippi has wrapped up another successful season. In Alabama, we completed our 15th year, with more than 58,000...
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Lets clean up the Coast
If you are a fan of the Mississippi Gulf Coasts scenic views and abundant wildlife, you should consider doing your part to help clean up our...
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Endangered Species Act protections proposed for pearl darter
On Sept. 21, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to list the pearl darter as a threatened species under the federal Endangered...
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Hands-on education offered through the Mississippi Master Naturalist Program
Adults interested in conserving and maintaining our natural resources can get in-depth education and certification through an eight-week course.
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