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Welcome Katie Wallace

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to welcome Katie Wallace as our new Program Coordinator supporting the Data & Monitoring Team. Katie, who is located in Tallahassee, Florida, previously served in this same role for three years while working for the Florida Departments of Environmental Protection and Agriculture and Consumer Services. After work, you can find Katie on the tennis courts, bicycling or experimenting in the kitchen.

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What the Gulf Gives wrap up

We've had a blast sharing What the Gulf Gives with you on social this year, along with it's monthly reminder to Give Back to the Gulf. Inspired by @instafest.app and @Spotify style, we are celebrating the end of the year with our own virtual "festival lineups." Check out our top 2022 post topics listed in the graphic.

Want more? Search our social pages for #WhattheGulfGives to explore all of our posts.

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for our 2023 Get into the Gulf campaign.

It's almost time for GOMA mid-year meetings

The Marine Debris Cross-Team hybrid mid-year meeting will be Jan. 10-11, both virtually and in-person (the in-person portion of the meeting has filled).

The Education & Engagement Team mid-year meeting will be Jan. 20-21 at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana.

The Data & Monitoring Team will hold a virtual mid-year meeting Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

And, the Wildlife and Fisheries Team is also planning to have a virtual mid-year meeting Feb. 8 and 15.

Not on a team? Join online.

Tool of the Month

EPA Watershed Data Explorer

This map presents all U.S. States and Territories that contain nonpoint source watershed restoration projects. The NPS projects are summarized by state as well as various levels of watersheds. Users can click on any U.S. state or territory to drill deeper into these watersheds to find nonpoint source projects.

Check Out This Tool

Partner News

Partnership for Gulf Coast Land Conservation funding opportunity

Proposals for the Project Assistance Fund (PAF) will be accepted through Jan. 31, 2023. Learn more.

National Academies Gulf Research Program funding opportunity

Safer Offshore Energy Systems deadline extended to Jan. 25. Learn more.

NCEAS and NOAA RESTORE Gulf Ecosystem Initiative funding opportunity

Two to three teams will receive funding to develop science for decision making in the Gulf of Mexico and participate in National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) provided trainings. Deadline for proposals is Jan. 31, 2023. Learn more.

NOAA launches photo contest

Students in grades 5-12 are invited to participate in the "Picture Climate Change" photo contest. Submissions due Feb. 15, 2023. Learn more.

Are you attending Bays and Bayous?

GOMA is! Register today. See you Jan. 24-25 in Mobile, Alabama.

NOAA Living Shorelines story map

NOAA has implemented 38 living shorelines in the Gulf since 1998 through the Community-based Restoration Program. Find out more about these and other living shorelines projects across the U.S.