Alabama Coastal Foundation


Founded in 1993 with a mission to improve and protect the coastal resources of Alabama by educating and involving citizens in projects that have a positive impact on our natural resources, the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) has an established history of bringing together diverse stakeholder groups to find solutions to environmental challenges. Our environmental education and habitat enhancement programs reflect our vision that a thriving community is one where economic growth and environmental preservation go hand in hand. Learn more at www.joinacf.org.

Mobile Baykeeper


Mobile Baykeeper provides citizens with a means to protect the beauty, health and heritage of the Mobile Bay Watershed and coastal Alabama for the sake of our families and our communities. Mobile Baykeeper collaborates with communities gulf-wide to balance a strong economy with the protection of our environment, public environmental challenges. Our environmental education and habitat enhancement programs reflect our vision that a thriving community is one where economic growth and environmental preservation go hand in hand. Learn more at health and quality of life. Our membership and volunteer programs provide opportunities to have a positive impact on the future starting today. You can find out more at savethegulf.mobilebaykeeper.org.

The Nature Conservancy


The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. We have been part of the Gulf Coast community for more than 35 years and work in every Gulf state, from Florida to Texas and even Mexico and the Caribbean. From restoring oyster reefs to helping create and expand state parks and national wildlife refuges, the Conservancy works with partners to restore the Gulf’s most important habitats and the benefits they bring to people. Learn more about our work in the Gulf at nature.org/gulfofmexico.

The Ocean Foundation

The Ocean Foundation is a unique community foundation based in Washington, D.C., with a mission to support, strengthen, and promote those organizations dedicated to reversing destruction of ocean environments around the world.  Our Gulf Restoration Fund, with staff in Mobile, supports efforts to restore the coastal and marine ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico (www.gulfrestorationfund.org).
     
The Foundation raises millions of dollars each year to support marine conservation, increasing the capacity of conservation organizations, hosting projects and funds, and supporting those working to improve the health of ocean species globally.  The Ocean Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of individuals with significant experience in marine conservation philanthropy, complemented by an expert, professional staff, and a growing international advisory board of scientists, policy makers, educational specialists, and other top experts.

Alabama Wildlife Federation

The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) is the oldest and largest non-profit conservation organization in Alabama. The AWF was established by sportsmen in 1935 to promote the conservation and wise use of our wildlife and natural resources and to ensure a high quality of life for future generations of Alabamians. Learn more at www.alabamawildlife.org/.

Auburn University

Auburn University was established in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College, 20 years after the city of Auburn's founding. In 1872, under the Morrill Act, the school became the first land-grant college in the South and was renamed the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1899 the name again was changed, to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Finally, in 1960 the name of the school was changed to Auburn University, a title more in keeping with its location, and expressing the varied academic programs and larger curriculum of a major university.

Today, Auburn is one of the few universities to carry the torch as a land, sea and space grant university. Our Fall 2010 semester enrollment was 25,078. Our students can choose from more than 140 degree options in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.  Learn more at auburn.edu.

Boat People S.O.S.

The mission of BPSOS is to assist Vietnamese refugees and immigrants in their search for a life in liberty and dignity by empowering, equipping and organizing Vietnamese American communities in their progress toward self-sufficiency.  Learn more at www.bpsos.org/.

Coastal Conservation Association of Alabama

The stated purpose of CCA is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. The objective of CCA is to conserve, promote and enhance the present and future availability of these coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. Learn more at www.ccaalabama.org

Coastal Land Trust

Coastal Land Trust Inc. purchases and retains land in environmental danger within the Mobile-Tensaw delta.

Community of Christ Church

The Community of Christ Church is an international Christian church with 250,000 members found in more than fifty nations. Our International Headquarters, including a Temple dedicated to the pursuit of peace, is located in Independence, Missouri. The church was organized in 1830 in New York State. Learn more at http://www.cofchrist.org/ourfaith/faith-beliefs.asp

Dauphin Island Sea Lab

As a marine laboratory the DISL’s mission encompasses marine science education, marine science research, coastal zone management policy and educating the general public through the Estuarium, DISL’s public aquarium. Founded in 1971 by the State Legislature, the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) is Alabama’s marine science education and research laboratory.  Learn more at www.disl.org.

Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.  Learn more at www.ducks.org.

Envision Coastal Alabama

Since its inception, Envision Coastal Alabama has served as the foundation for successful regional planning efforts that continue to unify and strengthen the future of coastal Alabama. Armed with the foresight and dedication of hundreds of volunteers, this 12-year visioning process has transformed the way in which this region addresses the impact of growth and quality of life in our coastal area. Learn more at www.envisioncoastalalabama.org

Hand Arendall, LLC

Hand Arendall provides its clients with legal services in all areas of traditional civil practice. The firm was organized in 1941 and has 70 lawyers, making it one of the largest law firms in the State of Alabama. The firm has a fundamental commitment to providing legal services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Visit them on the web at http://www.handarendall.com/

Hands On South Alabama

HandsOn South Alabama strives to mobilize people and resources to deliver creative solutions to community problems.  With over 6,500 volunteers, including a 25% increase in volunteer registration in 2010,  HOSA collaborates with community  partners to promote volunteerism, expand the impact of donor dollars and build capacity of the non-profit sector.  Learn more at www.handsonsal.org/

Mobile County Wildlife and Conservation Association

Mobile County Wildlife and Conservation Association is the oldest conservation organization in Alabama and a non-profit directly involved in conservation, restoration and enhancement of the natural resources of Mobile County and the surrounding areas. Although primarily concerned with wildlife habitat, MCWCA is focused on environmental and recreation issues related to hunting and fishing in South Alabama. Learn more at www.mcwca.org

National Wildlife Federation

The National Wildlife Federation is America's largest conservation organization. The organization works with more than 4 million members, partners and supporters in communities across the country to protect and restore wildlife habitat, confront global warming and connect with nature.  Learn more at www.nwf.org/

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science.  From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product. NOAA’s dedicated scientists use cutting-edge research and high-tech instrumentation to provide citizens, planners, emergency managers and other decision makers with reliable information they need when they need it.  Learn more at www.noaa.gov

One World Adventure Company

One World Adventure Company is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, Outdoor Education program is located in beautiful Mentone, Alabama. We offer residential and travel camp adventure experiences for groups in some of God's most beautiful places. According to the size of your group, we offer two facilities; Lookout Mountain Camp and Nippersink Lodge provide the perfect spot to plan your next retreat or field trip.  The primary objective in our program is to empower participants with decision making skills, promote self confidence, and teach environmental and community stewardship.  Learn more on our facebook page.

Oxfam International

Oxfam is an international confederation of 14 organizations working together in 98 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.  We work directly with communities and we seek to influence the powerful to ensure that poor people can improve their lives and livelihoods and have a say in decisions that affect them.  Learn more here: www.oxfam.org

Partners for Environmental Progress

Partners for Environmental Progress was founded on the guiding principle of promoting business growth while enhancing the environment and overall quality of life in the Mobile-Baldwin area. PEP works to bring together individuals and companies who share this vision.  By combining our efforts, through community involvement,  fact-sharing, and a conciliatory approach, we strive to promote both environmental stewardship and economic prosperity. Find them on the web at www.pepmobile.org

Sierra Club- Mobile Group

Mobile Bay Sierra Club sponsers educational programs, activist events, and outdoor activities throughout the year. Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at the Five Rivers Center at 7:00pm. Each meeting features a speaker and presentation that is open to the public. Please contact us for more information. http://alabama.sierraclub.org/mobilebay/

Thompson Engineering

Established in 1953, Thompson Engineering is an employee owned, multi-disciplined engineering firm headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. With offices in five states, Thompson Engineering provides full-service engineering design, environmental consulting and construction management. Thompson also supports the communities where its employees work and live through the Thompson Foundation, which provides charitable contributions and scholarships. For more information, visit www.thompsonengineering.com.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is a bureau within the Department of Interior. Our mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.  Find more information here: www.fws.gov

University of South Alabama

The University of South Alabama, one of the fastest growing universities in Alabama, a diverse and vibrant public university, is making a difference in the lives of the people of Alabama and the nation through teaching, research, service and health care. For more information, visit: www.usouthal.edu

Volkert Engineering

Volkert, Inc., founded in 1925, is a multi-disciplinary, full-service engineering and environmental firm that provides services to state departments of transportation, federal agencies, local and municipal governments, as well as private industry.

Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Volkert has additional design offices located throughout the southeastern United States. We also maintain construction services and real estate services offices throughout the geographic regions that we serve.  Learn more at www.volkert.com

Weeks Bay Foundation

The Weeks Bay Foundation was incorporated in 1990 as a non-profit organization to support the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in its efforts to protect the pristine coastal area of Baldwin County , Alabama . The Foundation, with over 550 members, supports the Reserve through donations of land and educational exhibits, public awareness and education programs, water quality monitoring efforts, and volunteer programs.  Learn more at www.weeksbay.org