ACTION PLANS
Regional action plans are coordinated efforts for partners to strategically address marine debris. Due to the complexity of marine debris issues, there is a role for everyone in the implementation of a plan, including the private citizen who picks up litter from our beaches and watersheds as well as governments, industries, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions that support a wide range of activities like cleanups, research, education, and outreach. The Gulf of Mexico action plan was developed in partnership with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance and documents are available for download below.
This document lists projects and their progress to address the Actions identified in Action Plan 3
The goal of this initiative is to assess, reduce, prevent, and eliminate marine debris and aquatic trash in the Gulf of Mexico and its watershed for the benefit of habitats, wildlife and fisheries, humans, and the Gulf economy.
"We the Gulf States, share the responsibility for a healthy environment and strong economy in the Gulf of Mexico and the Alliance represents what can be achieved when we work together to address common priorities." - Philip Hinesley, AL Department of Conservation and Natural Resources