Crews deploy boom in Mobile Bay in response to oil spill

Gulf Oil Spill Response

The Nature Conservancy shares key actions on how to restore the Gulf's health and productivity after decades of decline. Read the report.


Alabama Living Shoreline Project

Restoring the Gulf

Nature.org talks with Jeff DeQuattro about restoring Alabama's Gulf coast. Read the conversation and listen to his interivew on the Hill and Dale radio show. 

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    Interactive Map

    Explore this map to learn more about our Gulf projects, how we’re responding to the oil spill, and our vision for restoring the Gulf. Learn more.

    The Conservancy and the Energy Industry

    Energy companies can threaten nature. That's why we work with them, says our chief scientist. Read the blog. 

    Oil Spill Threatens Coast

    Find out how Alabama staff is responding to the threat of the Gulf oil spill.

    Oil Spill:
    A First-hand Account

    Read Cool Green Science for first-hand accounts about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the Conservancy’s efforts in Alabama to protect shellfish reef restoration projects there from the coming slick. Read all his posts.

    Places We Protect

    Experience nature! Visit one of our public preserves near you.