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Mobile Bay National
Estuary Program

Estuaries, where the rivers meet the sea, are waters we all share

The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program leads coastal conservation.

Since its designation by the United States Congress in 1995, the MBNEP and its Management Conference has led the wise stewardship of Alabama's estuaries and coast by championing a series of Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plans (CCMPs). Each plan has evolved with science, community priorities, and the growing needs of Alabama’s coast. With support from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, the MBNEP has become a trusted convener and catalyst for estuarine protection and restoration.

Who We Are
Pictured is Mobile Bay NEP Director Jason Kudulis guiding a tour of the MBNEP's Deer River restoration site.

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Notice to Contractors: Lillian Park Parking Lot and Drainage Improvements Project

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Notice for Request for Proposals (RFP) - State of the D'Olive Watershed: A Scientific Assessment of Watershed Condition, Trends, and Long-Term Response

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Notice to Contractors: Tiawasee Montclair and D4-D6 Drainage Improvement Project

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Program Overview

Photo of the Mobile Bay NEP's Fowl River Restoration Project. Pictured are the timber wave screens installed to absorb wave energy before it impacts the marsh shoreline.

The MBNEP protects the waters and natural areas that make our region special. We bring together scientists, environmental experts, community leaders, and residents like you to keep our waters clean, restore landscapes, and support local wildlife.

What We Do
Photo of Bottlenose Dolphins leaping out of the water behind a boat in Orange Beach, AL.

Our efforts ensure that the places we love for fishing, boating, swimming, and exploring remain healthy for generations. Whether you live near the coast or enjoy the area’s natural beauty, the health of our estuary affects everyone.

Where We Work

Our Values

Through an extensive citizen-input process first conducted for the 2013 CCMP and revalidated in over the past two years, six common values continue to be very important to those living in coastal Alabama. These values reflect a deep connection to place and provide the foundation for the goals and actions outlined in the Waters We Share. Click on the description under each icon for short videos about each, and how they are connected to each other. 

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Access

Everyone should be able to enjoy water and open spaces.

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Beaches and Shorelines

We preserve the beauty and benefits of our beaches, dunes, and shores.

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Fish and Wildlife

We protect and restore habitats for fish and wildlife.

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Heritage and Culture

We cherish our coastal way of life and work to preserve its legacy for future generations.

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Resiliency

We enhance Coastal Alabama's ability to recover from storms and other challenges.

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Water Quality

We restore and maintain clean water, protecting public health and wildlife.

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