Footage of the parcel we are seeking to obtain, April 2025
Towards a Resilient Future
Dedicated to conserving Gulfport's coastal land and enhancing community well-being.
What We Do
The Gulfport Coastline Coalition (GCC) is a citizen-led initiative dedicated to protecting coastal land in Gulfport, Florida. Our mission is to secure and steward land for community resilience and long-term conservation.
Our Current Focus
GCC is working to acquire 5.67 acres along Boca Ciega Bay, currently on the market.
This effort supports community-led adaptation, promotes nature-based solutions, ensures public access to the waterfront, and aligns with regional and state planning goals.
Prevent Preventable Damage
Florida now has a No Wake Law to stop drivers from pushing floodwater into homes. GCC is making yard signs to raise awareness and protect our neighborhoods. This is exactly what we do. We support community action, safeguard property, and steward our neighborhoods.
Read more about the law here: Florida Politics and The Gabber.
Want a sign for your yard? Join our waitlist and we will save one for you as soon as they are ready.
Why This Particular Land?
This parcel is a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone (zones VE/AE), and its history tells the story of both vulnerability and potential. For decades, a row of small cottages stood here. These were modest structures, once full of life, that served as quaint housing and a quiet refuge for Gulfport residents. Over time, storms took their toll. The cottages weathered countless seasons, but after unprecedented damage during the 2024 hurricane season, they were ultimately destroyed. What remains is a landscape at a crossroads: a mix of decaying foundations and stunning natural resilience.
Despite the storm scars, the land is alive. Thriving mangroves, old oaks, and native palms still fill the parcel, offering natural flood defenses that absorb storm surge and anchor the soil more effectively than pavement ever could.
Conservation of this space is not only environmentally sound, it is a forward-thinking investment in community safety. It also presents a chance to add greenspace and public land to a walkable, mixed-income neighborhood, enriching the quality of life for residents and continuing Gulfport’s legacy of transforming risk into resilience through smart environmental planning.
This moment presents a rare opportunity to replace decay with life, to trade vulnerability for strength, and to shift from reaction to regeneration. We have the chance to turn this once-inhabited parcel into a thriving hub of native habitat and community connection. It can become a living example of how Gulfport grows stronger by working with nature, not against it.
OUR MISSION
To protect and steward Gulfport’s coastline by supporting ecological resilience, promoting sustainability, and fostering actions that ensure the long-term vitality and well-being of our community.
OUR VISION
A vibrant, resilient Gulfport coastline that balances ecological sustainability, public access, and community well-being, fostering a shared sense of stewardship for generations to come.
How You Can Help
Support the GCC by joining our mailing list for updates and calls to action. Lend your time, skills, or ideas as a volunteer, and consider setting aside a donation for when we launch our fundraising campaign — every contribution will help protect this vital piece of coastal land.