Money coming for Dauphin Island West End Renourishment and Resilience

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WALA) – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved more than $403 million in funding decisions for restoration efforts spanning the Gulf Coast states.

Included in the funding is $38 million for Dauphin Island West End Renourishment and Resilience

The Governor’s Office says Alabama plans to restore 3.5 miles of linear dunes, 40 acres of sandy water bottoms and 160 acres of beach and dune habitat…

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