Upcoming Events

November 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

homeschool learning lab

Topic: Bony fishes and telemetry

Join us for a fun presentation and hands-on activities where you can explore boney fishes in the northern Gulf and acoustic telemetry.

At the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center | 1815 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532

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November 14, 2026 | 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM

Petit Bois Island Cleanup

Join us for the cleanup on Petit Bois Island as part of the Barrier Island Cleanup Initiative! This initiative is brought to you by the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program of Mississippi State University in partnership with the Gulf Islands National Seashore. During this intensive event, volunteers will be collecting trash and recording data on what kind of trash is collected on a predetermined portion of the island.

Shuttling volunteers from Pascagoula point boat launch

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November 17, 2026 | 2:00-3:30 PM

Growing Native Wetland Plants for coastal restoration workshop

Join the Native Plant Producer Network at the Mobile County Extension Office – Jon Archer Agricultural Center for a workshop on Growing Native Wetland Plants for Coastal Restoration!

Learn about the program, native plant species, opportunities to get involved, and key coastal ecology issues in the Gulf. This in-person workshop will offer valuable knowledge and hands-on insights for anyone interested in protecting and restoring our coastal environments through native plant production.

At the Mobile County Extension Office – Jon Archer Agricultural Center | 1070 Schilinger Road N, Mobile, AL

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Contact Us
(228) 388-4710
1815 Popps Ferry Rd.
Biloxi, MS 39532

Fax: (228) 388 – 1375

Mailstop: 9385

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About Coastal Conservation and RESTORATION program

Our focus areas are broad and adapt to the current needs of stakeholders, but generally involve coastal conservation and restoration projects at local, state, regional, national, and international scales.