Funding Announcement for Alabama Coast Projects
On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey revealed over $45 million allocated for 23 projects along the Alabama coast, made possible through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (Gomesa).
This funding aims to support various initiatives, including environmental education, outreach, improvements in water quality, and enhanced recreational access. Ivey shared these details during a meeting of the Southern State Energy Committee at the Grand Hotel.
“We’re excited to announce the 2025 Gomesa project,” Gov. Ivey stated.
“With the help of Commissioner Blankenship from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and his team, I’m proud to distribute more than $45 million to municipalities, counties, and the University of Southern Alabama, all for these important projects funded during my administration.”
The Gomesa initiative allows four Gulf producers to share 37.5% of eligible revenues from oil and gas leases on the outer continental shelf issued since December 20, 2006, with the approval of the ADCNR.
“Today’s announcement regarding the Gomesa project is a significant step toward improving both the environment and quality of life along the Alabama coast,” remarked Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of ADCNR. “We appreciate the efforts of our Department of Conservation and Natural Resources staff and all project partners as we work to maximize the benefits of Gomesa-funded endeavors, which complement ongoing Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Projects and additional funding sources.”
The Alabama Gomesa funding for 2025 totals over $45 million, encompassing a variety of environmental, recreational, and infrastructure projects throughout Mobile and Baldwin counties.
- Citronelle Youth Field Lighting Enhancement – $1,280,000
- Cleora Public Safety Building – $2,000,000
- Cleora Wetland Acquisition – $350,000
- Silver Hill Oscar Johnson Park Improvements – $1,500,000
- Foley Nature Parks Expansion – $1,500,000
- Satsuma Gunnison Creek Kayak Boat Launch and Boardwalk Improvements – $2,013,473
- Magnolia Springs Repair Project – $878,346
- Dauphin Island Multipark Access Improvements – $1,400,000
- Roxley Youth Soccer Complex – $1,000,000
- University of South Alabama Delta and Coastal Alabama Wildlife, Fisheries and Carbon Flux Observatory – $1,500,000
- Baldwin County Perdido Bay Boardwalk and ADA Improvements – $2,530,000
- Lillian’s Sustainable Rainwater and Parking Improvements – $396,340
- Mobile County River Delta Marina and Campgrounds – $2,000,000
- Chicasau Tome Water Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 – $2,000,000
- Baldwin County Solid Waste Treatment Bureau Orange Beach Recycle Convenience Center – $1,500,224
- Pedestrian Park in Gulf Shores Waterway Village – $3,606,465
- Daphne Recreation Center Renovation – $4,000,000
- Bay by the Bay Mobile Brooklyn: Southern Activation Zone – $3,500,000
- Bayminette Nature Park Master Plan and Engineering Design – $1,000,000
- Mobile Riverfront Phase I Fix – $4,000,000
- Gulf State Park Campgrounds – $5,000,000
- Argosy Large Artificial Leaf – $2,500,000
- Managing Gomesa – $398,599
In total, the 2025 Gomesa allocation backs 23 projects, representing over $45 million aimed at advancing environmental education, conservation, and public access along the Alabama coast.
