Williams is supporting coastal resilience planning in partnership with the Gulf of America Alliance.

Williams joined the alliance’s Gulf Star Program, which supports healthy beaches, clean waters, productive ecosystems and thriving coastal communities by leveraging contributions from agencies and businesses to address key priority issues specific to the region.

“At Williams, strengthening communities and enhancing safety are central to our mission,” said Robert Biffle, vice president of commercial, Gulf. “We are dedicated to fostering strong, resilient communities while upholding our commitment to being a trusted neighbor in the places where we live and work.”

The alliance provides additional capacity for projects to reduce barriers that are often a challenge for small communities and organizations, such as high administrative burden and match requirements, said Laura Bowie, executive director for the Gulf of America Alliance.

“Our success is built upon the strength of the alliance’s collaborative formula and Gulf Star projects are only made possible by the shared vision of our partners,” she said. “We welcome Williams as our latest Gulf Star partner and are excited by the opportunities their support provides.”

She said funding from Williams will support hands-on community resilience workshops and provide a robust process for community leaders in each of the five Gulf states to assess vulnerabilities and identify opportunities for improved resilience.

Specific communities in the following areas will be identified later this year: Matagorda County, Texas; Vermillion or St. James Parish, Louisiana; Jackson County, Mississippi; Mobile County, Alabama; and Tampa Bay, Florida.