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New Executive Campground Under Construction at Gulf State Park
By DAVID RAINER Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources With a planned opening in the first half of 2026, the new Gulf State Park Campground will make many campers happy with its extra space. a little more privacy and an abundance of amenities. The new campground will be built in two phases on the park’s former golf course. A new entrance will provide convenient access to the campground from State Road 180 (Canal Road) near the new Beach Express bridge in Gulf Shores. “There will be
ADCNR Receives Governor's Tourism Award
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources At the Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism this week, one of the highest awards went to an unusual recipient. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) received the 2025 Governor’s Tourism Award for its contribution to Alabama’s burgeoning tourism industry. Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell said the award presented to ADCNR was special in several ways. “Our agency rarely gives awards to partner organizations,
Bay Watch Public Boat Ramp Reopens With Improved Parking
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened the Bay Watch Public Boat Ramp in Baldwin County. The facility was temporarily closed for parking area upgrades in May 2025. The ramp is located adjacent to the U.S. Highway 98 bridge at the mouth of the Fish River. “The improvements at Bay Watch will benefit anglers, boaters and visitors to Weeks Bay Reserve for decades to come,” said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner. “We’ve been upgrading public boat ramps
ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship Shares Updates at South Baldwin Chamber Leadership Series
As part of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing Leadership Series, members and guests recently welcomed Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Commissioner Chris Blankenship for an engaging and informative luncheon presentation. Commissioner Blankenship highlighted the vital connection between Alabama’s environmental health and its economic future. Emphasizing the theme that economic prosperity cannot exist without environmental prosperity, he outlined how the state
