The Gulf Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council awarded $12,000.00 to Pollard McCall School providing them with the funds they needed to complete their renovation of the current greenhouse and nature trail. The Gulf Coast RC&D Council provides grant opportunities for non-profit organizations to implement projects for Community Development, Conservation Education, and Natural Resources Conservation. The Gulf Coast RC&D Council serves Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia Counties, and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The Gulf Coast RC&D Council, through support of local legislators, are dedicated to conserving, enhancing, and developing the Gulf Coast RC&D Council area. Pictured (left to right) Front row; Billy Smith Gulf Coast RC&D Board Member, Senator Greg Albritton, Superintendent John Knott, Tracy Sells Gulf Coast RC&D Treasurer, Representative Alan Baker, Cindy Jackson Escambia County Board of Education, Raymond Wiggins Escambia County Commission and Gulf Coast RC&D Vice Chair, and Principal Stewart Powell. Second row; Charlie Ramsey Gulf Coast RC&D Executive Director, Tyler Williamson, and Jessica McBride. Back row; Meri Elise Kent, Dylan Cook, Ti'Shaun Baldwin, and Chase Trawick.