Blankenship Testifies Before House Committee About Impact of GOMESA Funds

Commissioner Blankenship highlighted how the GOMESA funding positively affects the Alabama Gulf Coast’s resiliency and quality of life. He will be diving into the nitty-gritty of the GOMESA funding and how it has a critical impact on Coastal Alabama projects, particularly in the underserved communities. “All of these projects will have a positive impact in coastal Alabama and add to our already wonderful coastal quality of life. “The lack of lease sales will most definitely negatively impact the short-term revenues the State of Alabama will receive through GOMESA revenue sharing. This lack of fiscal resources will impede our ability to fund beneficial long-term projects in coastal Alabama.