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Alabama Coastal Health Connection

dolphin jumps near natural gas rigs

The Alabama Coastal Health Connections aims to raise awareness of the one health concept. This concept recognizes that the health of people, animals, and environments are all connected. For example, the health of Mobile Bay, bottlenose dolphins, and Alabama residents are all connected.

You can use the materials below to help raise awereness of the ALCHC.

Fact Sheet

The fact sheet for the ALCHC is available in five languages.

Zoonotic Disease Graphics

The zoonotic diseases listed below are commonly connected to the one health concept. An educational graphic is provided for each one.

Coloring Sheets

Water Quality Scavenger Hunt

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We invite you to use the attached factsheet and instructions for use to add value to your ecotour business, in your classroom, or at your agency.

Please let us know if you use this tool (by emailing wastewaterfootprint@disl.edu). We encourage you to reach out to us with new ideas and changes if you find ways to modify the packet to suit your purposes. If you would like to change the content of the packet, let us know and once approved, we will post a revised version for you and others to use.

To use in the field

  • Print the factsheet double-sided and in color to create a single page. - Laminate the page.
  • Distribute to your audience.
  • Please tell your audience about the project and this website (indicated on the factsheet).
  • Ask your audience to use the factsheet to identify and note potential sources of wastewater to our local waters.
  • Please assess use by distributing and collecting the attached assessment questionnaire.
  • Send completed questionnaires to
    Dauphin Island Sea Lab
    Attn: Carmichael-Wastewater Footprint
    101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
  • If you need, you can email us to arrange pick-up.

You may request promotional materials, including a free gift for you and your guests or clients, which can be distributed upon completion of the questionnaire.

Help us spread the word about the tools and resources available through this website. Download and print posters and informational cards for display and distribution at your school, office, or ecotour business.

Thank you for your interest in our program and dedication to improved water quality on the northern Gulf of Mexico coast! Please take our survey before you leave.