Take Action
Current campaigns, calls to action, and ways to speak up for the waters of Mobile Bay.
Help the Department of Public Health Enforce the Seafood Labeling Law in Alabama
The Seafood Labeling Act is now law in Alabama and consumers can contact the Alabama Department of Public Health for any violations they encounter at this link. The law, which became effective October 1, requires sellers of fish or shellfish to disclose: (1) if the...
EPA Finalizes Denial of Alabama’s Coal Ash Permitting Program
Denial stops “cap-in-place” at leaking ash pits. Baykeeper: Move coal ash away from waterways now.
2024 Seafood Labeling Bill
The Alabama Seafood Labeling Law ensures honesty at the table by requiring restaurants and retailers to label seafood as domestic or imported, wild-caught or farm-raised. This transparency protects consumers and supports Alabama’s local shrimpers, who have struggled against cheap foreign imports that have long undercut Gulf Coast fishing livelihoods.
2024 SHOR Act
You have the right to know if your catch is safe. The SHOR Act will make Alabama’s fish consumption advisories law — requiring signs at boat ramps, advisories on fishing licenses, and transparent data from state agencies. Protect your family, your health, and your waterways. Tell your legislator to pass the SHOR Act today.
You Saved Rabbit Creek!
Thanks to your voices, more than 100 acres of pristine Rabbit Creek wetlands are now permanently protected. This victory safeguards clean water, prevents flooding, and ensures wildlife habitat in the Dog River Watershed for generations to come. Your calls, letters, and advocacy made the difference — proving what Coastal Alabamians can do together.
Save Rabbit Creek
A handshake deal will protect crucial wetlands in Mobile’s Dog River Watershed near Rabbit Creek. While not yet finalized, the agreement represents a major step toward preserving sensitive wetland areas for future generations. Baykeeper thanks Mayor Stimpson, Councilman Ben Reynolds, and the community for standing up for clean water and smart growth.
Get The SHOR Act Passed
2023: Earlier this year, we challenged those of you who care about the health of our waters to no longer accept the status quo and be ready to take action. Today, we are asking you to answer that challenge. For generations, fishing has been an essential part of life...