Protecting and Restoring Valuable Coastal Habitat

From Texas to Florida, the Council is acquiring valuable coastal habitat and protecting it in perpetuity to ensure it is available for use and enjoyment by future generations. The Council also invests in restoring habitat across the Gulf, including wetlands, cypress swamp, barrier islands, and oyster beds. These habitats provide a wide array of benefits, from improving water quality and reducing flooding to supporting tourism and other economic uses.

Water and trees landscape — The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) requested Council-Selected Restoration Component funding the Perdido River Land Conservation and Habitat Enhancements program. This program will acquire and manage approximately 10,000-12,000 acres of habitat in the Perdido Watershed, located in Baldwin County, AL. Photo Credit: RESTORE Council Staff, Keala Hughes.