Alabama Coastal Foundation

08/28/2026

This is tomorrow!

08/27/2026

Yep! That happened:

08/27/2026

Alabama's Oyster Shell Recycling program is very close to collecting 31 million shells and we thank all of our participating restaurants!! To discover which of your favorite places are on the list, please visit: https://www.joinacf.org/oyster-shell-recycling-program

08/26/2026

🦪 In Alabama, oysters are a major part of the state's coastal culture, commercial fishing industry and food scene. But did you know that it's possible to enjoy these Gulf Coast delicacies while giving back to coastal ecosystems that support their development and growth? In Alabama, more than 456 dump trucks worth of oyster shells have been recycled from restaurants from Mobile to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach by the Alabama Coastal Foundation. Since 2016, the program has diverted oyster shells from landfills to restoring 120 acres of oyster reefs off the state’s coast.

08/25/2026

If you going to the Jack Johnson concert tomorrow night, please swing by our table to say hello to Share the Beach Director Rachael Holdsworth and Coastal Relations Coordinator Haley Jackson!!

08/24/2026

The Great Pollinator Census has added today as a rain day to collect data! If you were unable to collect data this weekend due to the weather, please get out today and participate!

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is scheduled for tomorrow!
If rain moves into your area, don’t worry, you’ll still have an opportunity to count.

Sunday, Aug. 23, and Monday, Aug. 24, have been added as designated rain dates so schools, groups and individuals can reschedule planned counting events if needed.

The forecast may look favorable across much of Alabama, but as we know, pop-up showers can happen. If weather interrupts your plans, simply move your count to one of the additional rain dates and keep participating.

Learn more about the census and how to take part: https://www.aces.edu/go/GreatSoutheastPollinatorCensus

08/21/2026

**TO REPORT A NESTING, INJURED OR DISTRESSED SEA TURTLE OR HATCHLING, PLEASE CALL
866-Sea-Turtle (866-732-8878)**