Program for Local Adaptation to Changing Environments

08/25/2026

We have extended the deadline through September 6th!! 🥳

We are excited to have a new project underway! Currently seeking two middle school teachers (Grades 5–8) from each of the 5 Gulf States to develop lessons aligned with the Gulf Literacy Principles and the Waters to the Sea: Gulf Adventure. For those selected, a stipend up to $2,000 will be provided upon the completion of the project. The application closes August 28th with the project starting on September 14th.

To learn more and apply check out the project website: https://msucoastal.com/waterstothesea/

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Waters to the Sea Gulf Coast Teacher Implementation Team Join Our Teacher Implementation Team! Applications Open: Now through August 28, 2026Teacher Implementation Team Start Date: September 14th, …

08/17/2026

We are excited to have a new project underway! Currently seeking two middle school teachers (Grades 5–8) from each of the 5 Gulf States to develop lessons aligned with the Gulf Literacy Principles and the Waters to the Sea: Gulf Adventure. For those selected, a stipend up to $2,000 will be provided upon the completion of the project. The application closes August 28th with the project starting on September 14th.
To learn more and apply check out the project website: https://msucoastal.com/waterstothesea/

07/22/2026

Helping out with this camp is one of the highlights of our summer every year. The 4H kids are so curious and engaged, we have tons of fun!

06/13/2026

Come see our team and participate in our Movie Trivia Timeline Game at the Fisheye Film Festival hosted by Walter Anderson Museum Of Art.

🎬🌊🎥🌾

Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center

06/08/2026

Check out this article written by our very own, Nina Davis!

Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center

In this week’s Team Blog, Nina Davis, of Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center and Program for Local Adaptation to Changing Environments, reflects on the Gulf Conference ( ) and her team’s presentations, posters and collaborative projects on coastal , science communication and community partnerships. https://bit.ly/4dV170d

06/08/2026

Last week some of the PLACE team was fortunate to participate in a 2 day workshop for the Community Resilience Center at The Water Institute.

We learned about the outstanding work The Center has done over the past few years, then took a deep dive into 4 focus areas: resilience foundations, migration, insurance and flooding. Our team finished out the workshop with a session to prioritize The Center’s future work.

We are so grateful to work with colleagues doing such outstanding work throughout the Gulf! 🌾🌊

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05/15/2026

A big round of applause to our Coastal Resilience Specialist, Andrew Medhurst, on earning his Master of Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University! 🎓👏

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving coastal communities are truly inspiring. We are so proud of this incredible accomplishment and excited to see all the great things ahead for you.

Congratulations, Andrew! 👏

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05/12/2026

Our team had a great time in Mobile last week attending the GULFCON Conference! 🌊

We were excited to present our work, connect with fellow professionals from across the Gulf region, and learn more about the innovative projects and partnerships helping strengthen our coastal communities. Conferences like GULFCON provide such a valuable opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and continue growing together as we work toward a more resilient Gulf Coast.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to talk with our team, we enjoyed the conversations, networking opportunities, and chance to represent the work being done across our region!

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04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚

We had an incredible time celebrating with students from Ocean Springs Middle School as part of our Glass Roots project! From getting our hands (and feet!) muddy while planting native marsh grasses, to learning about birding and exploring the impacts of sea level rise through interactive games, this field trip was one to remember.

These students didn’t just learn about coastal ecosystems; they helped restore them. Every plant placed in the marsh is a step toward a more resilient shoreline and a healthier habitat for wildlife.

Here’s to the next generation of environmental stewards getting outside, asking questions, and making a difference, one muddy step at a time. 🌱🐦🌊

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04/17/2026

After a long school year of growing their own marsh plants in glass sand, we enjoyed getting our students out into the marsh for a restoration planting! 🌾

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