Congress Sen. Katie Britt commends NOAA’s decision to decline the Rice’s whale petition This came following the concerns raised by Britt and the Alabama delegation about the potential economic impacts. StaffOctober 30, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt leads opposition to NOAA’s Rice’s Whale Habitat expansion proposal They were also vocal about the potential detrimental implications this might have on Alabama's economy. StaffOctober 27, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt: Funding severe weather detection saves Alabamians’ lives At Britt’s request, legislation would appropriate $3 million for the expansion and upgrade of the South Alabama Mesonet. StaffJuly 18, 2023
Environment Alabama Port Authority rejects possible whale-saving rule A 2021 analysis showed the Port of Mobile contributes $85 billion to the state’s economy. Samuel StettheimerJuly 17, 2023
Environment NOAA awards more than $27M to The Nature Conservancy in Alabama Funding will be split between two coastal Alabama projects. StaffApril 24, 2023
Congress Shelby: University of Alabama receives $360 million NOAA Research Award The goal of this institute will be to improve NOAA's actionable water resource information for forecasts, watches, warnings, and related products. StaffApril 7, 2022
State Gas and petroleum industry is preparing for hurricane season The NOAA is predicting a 60 percent chance of an above-normal number of named storms. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Congress Carl applauds decision not to cut Alabama’s Red Snapper quota The decision was made after a recent study revealed that there are three times more than previously believed. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Congress Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama. Brandon MoseleyDecember 22, 2020
National Zeta is a hurricane again Zeta currently has sustained winds of 85 mph. On its current course it will make landfall at Southeast Louisiana or the Mississippi Coast late... Brandon MoseleyOctober 28, 2020