Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is expanding wildlife conservation efforts by buying 79 acres of the Fort Morgan peninsula. ADCNR said the price of this underdeveloped beach front property was $16 million, purchased with funds from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund, and the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act.

Oyster restoration in Coastal Alabama is continuing with funding through the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resources Damage Assessment Program. $7 million to aid the efforts has been approved by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Fishing is a popular activity in Alabama with thousands of people flocking to the state's lakes, rivers and streams each year. With more to be found in Alabama's waterways than catfish and bass, the latest Fish Consumption Advisory can help keep fishers safe.

Alabama’s 2024 alligator hunting season is in session for those who are licensed and authorized to hunt the large reptile

As the temperatures heat up and schools let out, more people are heading to Alabama beaches for summer vacations. With the growing crowds, the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) is providing important information to help coastal visitors keep themselves and the environment safe.

The City of Mobile is announcing the newest addition to the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail. This latest section of the trail runs from Tricentennial Park to University Hospital and extends the existing trail 0.6 miles and includes an 80-foot pedestrian bridge.

Alabama joins the globe in celebrating the 54th annual Earth Day on April 22. The state has something for everybody, whether that’s the Appalachian Mountains, Cathedral Caverns or Gulf coast beaches. The state’s nine national parks offer a unique experience of variety and biological diversity.

Time is running out to participate in the Big Buck Photo Challenge. The contest is put on by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

An up-and-coming organization is making waves along the Gulf Coast. Eco Clean Marine is a non-profit that focuses on keeping waterways along the Gulf Coast clean.

After seven years of starting the program, the Alabama Coastal Foundation has received a $5 million grant to expand its Oyster Shell Recycling Program. This is an initiative that supports the environment and provides habitats for marine life.