State
One Lake public hearing participants 'blindsided' by lack of Q & A session
Clarion Ledger
The architects of the One Lake Project met stiff resistance at a public hearing as more than 20 environmental groups joined forces to opposed the estimated $345 million project.
https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2018/07/25/critics-denied-forum-public-hearing-one-lake-project/834807002/
Madison County Journal
RIDGELAND — Aldermen held a special-called meeting last Friday to approve sending a letter of opposition for a landfill proposed off North County Line Road.
http://onlinemadison.com/Content/Default/News/Article/Ridgeland-opposes-new-landfill-attempt/-3/592/41467
Who shot a pregnant dolphin? The reward for information just got a lot bigger.
SunHerald
When gentle waves off the Mississippi Coast pushed a dead bottlenose dolphin onto the beach in Waveland in April, nothing seemed amiss and there were no signs of harm.
But veterinarians have since learned the female carrying a full-term calf died of a gunshot wound. And now, animal agencies have increased the reward to $11,500 for identification of the shooter.
https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/counties/harrison-county/article215442955.html
Hundreds of dead fish wash up on the bank of a neighborhood lake in Flowood
WJTV
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Hundreds of dead fish wash up on the bank of a neighborhood lake in Flowood.
https://www.wjtv.com/news/metro/hundreds-of-dead-fish-wash-up-on-the-bank-of-a-neighborhood-lake-in-flowood/1324443770
Greenville City Council Considering Sewer Rate Increases
Deltanews.tv
Sewer rate increases could be a possibility for Greenville residents.
Financial Advisor Steve Osso recommended to the council raising sewer rates by $9 to pay back money the city has borrowed for numerous infrastructure projects.
https://www.deltanews.tv/news/greenville-city-council-considering-sewer-rate-increases/article_70541a3c-9056-11e8-9e4c-179f67a02031.html
UPDATE: SOLUTION TO BROWN WATER NEAR FOR SOME IN PONTOTOC COUNTY?
WTVA
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) - People in parts of Pontotoc County may soon see a fix to their brown water.
On Tuesday, county resident Kristyn Burroughs raised the issue of brown water at her home and how it's affecting her lifestyle.
STEEL BARS MARKING FISHING SPOTS, LOGS HAZARDOUS TO BOATERS
The Northside Sun
Rodney Barbour and his granddaughter Stella were enjoying a fun day on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Stella was taking a ride on the tube, pulled behind her grandfather’s boat.
Safe, family-friendly activities like this are typical in the summer on the reservoir. However, how safe is it?
https://www.northsidesun.com/news-breaking-news/steel-bars-marking-fishing-spots-logs-hazardous-boaters#sthash.bN0JcG99.dpbs
Regional
EPA administrator who testified in bribery trial asked to recuse himself indefinitely
AL.com
A coalition of environmental groups led by Birmingham-based Gasp, have formally asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 4 Administrator Trey Glenn to recuse himself from all matters involving the EPA's 35th Avenue Superfund site.
https://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2018/07/groups_seek_indefinite_recusal.html
Hundreds of sea turtles washing up dead on Florida beaches; red tide likely killer
USA Today
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Hundreds of sea turtles have washed up on Southwest Florida beaches this year in a mass mortality event that researchers say will impact the recovery of the protected species. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/07/25/red-tide-likely-killing-sea-turtles-southwest-florida/838890002/
Tennessee releases proposed plan for Volkswagen settlement money [document]
Chattanooga Times Free Press
State officials have released for public comment a plan to use money from a settlement with Volkswagen to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) in Tennessee.
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2018/jul/20/tennessee-releases-proposed-plvolkswagen-sett/475396/
National
House keeps flood insurance program going during hurricane season, but will Senate follow?
Northjersey.com
WASHINGTON — Days before members leave town for a monthlong recess to campaign for re-election, the House voted to keep the National Flood Insurance Program operating during hurricane season.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2018/07/25/house-votes-extend-federal-flood-insurance-but-senate-follow/829374002/
Press Releases
Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler Approves Sorghum Oil Pathways Under RFS
EPA
WASHINGTON — Today, as a part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final notice approving a variety of pathways for renewable fuel derived from sorghum, including biodiesel.
MDWFP and Delta Waterfowl Introduce Private Land Wetland Incentive Program
Wildlife Fisheries and Parks
JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, (MDWFP) and Delta Waterfowl are pleased to announce a pilot program to promote wetland habitat on private lands near selected Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Mississippi Delta.
https://www.mdwfp.com/media/news/wildlife-hunting/mdwfp-and-delta-waterfowl-introduce-private-land-wetland-incentive-program/
