Skip to main content

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Creating Jobs and Strengthening Coastal Economies

The Council’s investments support the economies of Gulf states by providing jobs, promoting seafood and tourism, and restoring and protecting natural resources at the foundation of a strong Gulf economy. The Council also supports local economies through seafood promotion and tourism projects such as boat ramps, artificial reefs and improvements to state and federal parks. Across the Gulf, the Council’s investments provide jobs for planners, engineers, construction workers, scientists, and others working to protect and restore the coastal environment.

Shrimp boats — The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) received $2.9M for the Eat Alabama Seafood program which was started to clear the stigma that had become associated with seafood from the Gulf after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Photo Credit: ADCNR- Eat Alabama Seafood