Leaders from across the Gulf Coast are coming together to launch the Gulf Response Alliance (GRA) and host an inaugural event, September 28-30 in Austin, Texas as a growing coalition dedicated to protecting the Gulf of America, its bays, estuaries, coastal habitats, and waterways through stronger emergency preparedness, coordinated response, and environmental stewardship. Emergency response […] Read More

The Oceans and Wildlife Institute (OWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jackson Walker LLP as its special legal counsel, effective immediately. Jackson Walker will provide comprehensive legal guidance to support OWI’s expanding initiatives, including governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, risk management, and strategic partnerships. OWI is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2025 […] Read More

The Oceans and Wildlife Institute (OWI) applauds the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025, a critical step forward in strengthening the nation’s capacity to respond to sea turtle strandings, rehabilitation, and conservation efforts. The legislation, originally sponsored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) alongside Senator Ed Markey […] Read More