Alabama’s recovery planning under the RESTORE Act is designed to guide long-term investment in coastal restoration, infrastructure, and economic resilience following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Alabama State Expenditure Plan identifies projects funded through the Spill Impact Component of the RESTORE Act, while the Multi-Year Implementation Plan outlines activities supported through the Direct Component. Together, these plans help ensure that RESTORE funding is directed toward projects that protect natural resources, strengthen coastal communities, improve water quality, and support sustainable economic opportunities across Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
The Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council oversees this planning process and helps prioritize projects for funding consideration. Created through the RESTORE Act, the council brings together state and local leaders representing coastal Alabama communities, including Mobile and Baldwin counties and key Gulf Coast municipalities. Through public review, plan amendments, and project selection, the council works to align restoration dollars with regional needs, ensuring that approved projects remain accountable, transparent, and focused on restoring the environment, economy, and quality of life along Alabama’s coast.
Initial Multi-Year Implementation Plan 2018
Initial State Expenditure Plan 2019
State Expenditure Plan Amendment 1 2022
