January 26, 2012 - President Obama to announce new Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale today
New programs coming in 2012
We have left 2011 to history and kicked the door open on 2012 and the future. 2011 was a busy and productive year for the GMF. I and my associates have been constantly involved in conservation, restoration and education efforts around the Gulf of Mexico perimeter and in the Caribbean. Watch for new developments in 2012 including the Habitat Restoration Technology Training Center, the Master Teacher Program, the SeaWave Expedition, the Gulf Coastal Rangers, the Gulf of Mexico Wetland Nature Trail, and the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Restoration Corps.
<iframe width=”220″ height=”155″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/bw11LXxXu0w?rel=0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
Restoration center underway
The Gulf of Mexico Foundation has received millions of dollars in funding from Transocean, the Economic Development Administration and others to build and establish the Gulf of Mexico Habitat Restoration Technology Training Center (HRTTC) in Galveston, Texas. The state-of-the-art facility will function as a center for training, technical assistance and outreach for coastal restoration in the Gulf of Mexico region.
Fostering awareness
Education is one of our main focuses at the Gulf of Mexico Foundation. By fostering diverse education and leadership programs, we aim to increase awareness, understanding and stewardship of the Gulf of Mexico. Our hands-on expeditions and workshops provide quality professional development for teachers while our student activities encourage youth to become stewards of the environment in which they live.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Protecting habitats
The Gulf of Mexico Foundation’s Conservation and Restoration programs tackle our mission from every angle, working to fund on-the-ground restoration, streamline resource management practices, support habitat protection, and provide resources to organizations, agencies and the public.
CONSERVATION PROGRAMS