The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council kicked off a series of public meetings to receive comments on their draft plan for restoring the Gulf Coast ecosystem and economy. The first meeting was held in Pensacola on June 3.

Audubon was there in full force with representatives from Francis M. Weston Audubon Society, and state and national representatives as well. Audubon Florida Legislative Director Mary Jean Yon spoke to the Council about the importance of securing the future of water birds, shorebirds, and seabirds in the Gulf area by selecting projects that relate to clean water, healthy shorelines, and protected habitat.

You can join Audubon at the next Gulf Council public listening session, which will be held in St. Petersburg on June 17. Make your voice heard for Gulf conservation!