Alabama Coastal Foundation

09/04/2026

Whenever it begins for you, we hope that you have an enjoyable holiday weekend! Please remember to keep the beaches clean, dark, and flat.

09/03/2026

Come say hello to Share the Beach Director Rachael Holdsworth at the Gulf Shores Summer Series:

We're kicking off our first Sunset Series concert 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 at 5 p.m.! 🌅🎶

The evening's entertainment begins with a live DJ at 5 p.m., and Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band will take the stage at 6 p.m. Beachin' Eats Food Truck and Kona Ice will be on-site for those who wish to purchase food or a sweet treat, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will be on-site selling beverages for all ages to enjoy.

Our team is closely monitoring the weather conditions. If our Sunset Series event is canceled due to inclement weather, we will provide updates via our official social media channels, and a City alert will be issued. To sign up to receive city alerts, click here 👉🏼 https://shorturl.at/WmPUX

For more information, visit www.gulfshoresAL.gov/SpecialEvents.

09/01/2026

Good morning and happy monthly newsletter day!

The Osprey Outlook is the official monthly publication of the Alabama Coastal Foundation. Distributed to readers throughout the region, the Outlook provides readers with a simple, concise method to stay current on any and all things that affect our coastal communities.  ​To subscribe to our fr...

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

Alabama's Oyster Shell Recycling program is very close to collecting 31 million shells and we thank all of our participating restaurants!! To discover which of your favorite places are on the list, please visit: https://www.joinacf.org/oyster-shell-recycling-program

08/26/2026

🦪 In Alabama, oysters are a major part of the state's coastal culture, commercial fishing industry and food scene. But did you know that it's possible to enjoy these Gulf Coast delicacies while giving back to coastal ecosystems that support their development and growth? In Alabama, more than 456 dump trucks worth of oyster shells have been recycled from restaurants from Mobile to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach by the Alabama Coastal Foundation. Since 2016, the program has diverted oyster shells from landfills to restoring 120 acres of oyster reefs off the state’s coast.

08/25/2026

If you going to the Jack Johnson concert tomorrow night, please swing by our table to say hello to Share the Beach Director Rachael Holdsworth and Coastal Relations Coordinator Haley Jackson!!