Information & Education

Information and Education

The Information and Education office provides information, education, and outreach services for the Department. Informational services include print and electronic media such as Outdoor Alabama Magazine for paid subscribers; news releases distributed to state and national media outlets; brochures; press kits; special video productions.

Educational services include comprehensive K-12 conservation education curricula and teacher training programs; in-school conservation programs; and hands-on field trips for students. Last year 615 educators went through workshops offered by the department.

Outreach services include the Governor's One-Shot Turkey Hunt; STEP OUTSIDE, a mentor-based program to introduce newcomers to hunting, fishing and other nature-based recreation; and Becoming an Outdoors Woman weekend seminars.

In addition, I&E provides public relations and publishing consultation as well as editorial, proofreading, and copy writing services for departmental staff; responds to information requests from the public, media, and other agencies; drafts communiqués for department administrators and the Governor's office; coordinates special projects; and acts as liaison to the Governor's Press office.

Contact the I&E office at 800-262-3151.