The Gulf Coast Environmental Engagement Center (GCEEC) provides funding for projects that align with our mission to promote environmental engagement and resilience in Alabama's coastal communities. This funding aims to support a wide range of initiatives that address the environmental and public health challenges faced by all communities. The projects must meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act, 104(b)(3), which authorizes the award of assistance agreements to conduct and promote the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of pollution.
Habitat Restoration
Habitat Restoration
Enhancement, protection, and preservation of natural habitats, including dunes, wetlands, forests, and riparian areas.
Urban tree planting and green space creation.
Restorative aquaculture and regenerative agriculture.
Community Resilience
Community Resilience
Development of green or blue infrastructure.
Multi-use conservation/restoration projects.
Flood mitigation, vulnerability assessments, and community planning.
Climate change resilience/adaptation and nature-based resilience strategies.
Water Quality Improvements
Water Quality Improvements
Nutrient reduction, water quality monitoring, and microbial source tracking.
Addressing harmful algal blooms, trash/littering reduction/prevention, and marine debris, including microplastics.
Environmental Education and Outreach
Environmental Education and Outreach
Environmental and nature-based education initiatives.
Climate change education and water quality monitoring education.
STEM curriculum development and training/certification programs in habitat restoration, environmental education, and green infrastructure.
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