State
MDEQ partners with local pharmacies, fire department for syringe collections
Monroe Journal
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has an ongoing program to help the public to safely dispose of syringes, needles and other medical sharps generated in the home.
DMR looking to recruit oyster farmers
WLOX
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is looking for oyster farmers interested in raising half shell oysters in an 85-acre aquaculture operation south of Deer Island.
Columbus explores privatizing Public Works department
Commercial Dispatch
Columbus councilmen took the first step toward potentially privatizing its public works department during its regular meeting Tuesday in the Municipal Complex.
Southern pine beetle activity nears the area
Monroe Journal
To monitor forest health issues, such as the southern pine beetle, the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) completes aerial monitoring flights statewide each year in the spring and fall.
Engineering Students Enjoy Summer Internships
UM News
Like Maples, Catherine Teh secured her internship with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality after interviewing with representatives at the on-campus career fair. However, she initially received notice from MDEQ that she had not been selected for a spot. Nevertheless, she received a phone call in mid-May, informing her that the department was interested in offering her a position, and she gladly accepted.
On the Move: New hires, promotions, recognition
Clarion Ledger
Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes PLLC
John E. Milner, a partner in the law firm, has been elected to lead 10,000 attorneys nationwide practicing environmental, natural resources and energy law.
Oil Spill
Asphalt removal project begins at Santa Rosa area
Santa Rosa Press-Gazette
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced the beginning of onsite cleanup of asphalt fragments and road base materials at the park’s Santa Rosa Area.
National
An Enormous, Urgent Task: Hauling Away Harvey’s Debris
NY Times
HOUSTON — On Labor Day, Pireta Darby sat on the front porch of her house in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood. The fruits of her labors were before her: the sodden objects lugged out of the home she shares with her mother and granddaughter. Here were two couches piled high with ripped-out carpet. A coffee table. A folding chair. And so much more, removed from the family home of about 60 years.
Manufacturers Share Chemical Data With EPA to Make Safety Case
Bloomberg
The BASF Corp., the Dow Chemical Co. and Honeywell International Inc. are sharing chemical data with the EPA in a bid to persuade agency scientists that the compounds they make or use are safe and should stay on the market.
EPA eyes limits for agricultural chemical linked to crop damage
Reuters
The U.S. environmental agency is considering banning sprayings of the agricultural herbicide dicamba after a set deadline next year, according to state officials advising the agency on its response to crop damage linked to the weed killer.
Puerto Rico Braces for Environmental Problems After Irma
Bloomberg
Federal and local officials in Puerto Rico are concerned that underfunded environmental agencies on the island will face significant new challenges as a result of Hurricane Irma, expected to hit the island late Sept. 6.
Press Releases
US DOI
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