State
RIDGELAND FILES ANNEXATION PETITION FOR FUTURE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
Northside Sun
With the future of the city and opportunity for growth in mind, Ridgeland has filed a petition to annex a section of land that Mayor Gene McGee says is the only viable option for growth.
Low Flying Aquifer Mapping Planes Return to the Delta
Delta Daily News
THE DELTA (Ben Caxton) — A low-flying airplane will soon be visible to residents across the Delta, marking the beginning of the next stage of the U.S. Geological Survey’s high-resolution airborne survey project to map aquifers.
Enviva breaks ground on Port of Pascagoula terminal
WLOX
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - Big news for the City of Pascagoula and for the Gulf Coast as the world’s largest producer of wood pellets broke ground at the Port of Pascagoula Thursday.
Coastal Mississippi recaps 2019, sets big goals for 2020
WLOX
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Big things are on the way for tourism in South Mississippi. Coastal Mississippi hosted its annual stakeholder presentation Thursday night at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport.
Vicksburg District to increase releases from reservoirs
Vicksburg Post
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District announced Tuesday it will release higher volumes of water from its four flood control reservoirs in the Yazoo Basin — Grenada, Enid, Sardis and Arkabutla — to regain storage capacity ahead of winter and spring rains.
State Government
GOP insider leads transition for Mississippi governor-elect
AP
A former Mississippi Republican Party chairman will lead the transition team for Gov.-elect Tate Reeves. The Reeves campaign said Thursday that Brad White will do the job.
House GOP Caucus re-ups on Philip Gunn as speaker. White expected to serve as pro tem
Clarion Ledger
In a proforma vote, the state House Republican Caucus on Thursday unanimously chose Rep. Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, as speaker for another four years.
Regional
Jefferson Parish to upgrade gas collection system at landfill in effort to combat noxious odors
NOLA.com
A year and a half after Jefferson Parish officials admitted gas emissions at the parish's landfill could be a cause of noxious odors afflicting residents in Harahan, River Ridge and Waggaman, construction is set to begin on a $5 million project to upgrade the sprawling dump's gas collection system.
SCS awaiting lead and water test results from an additional 30 schools
WMC
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Following the negative results of water samples for lead in some Shelby County schools, 30 additional schools have been tested and are now awaiting results.
At a press conference Thursday, Shelby County Schools confirmed high levels of lead were found in the water at 24 schools.
Officials to eradicate feral hogs at Land Between the Lakes
AP
Federal and state officials plan to work together to eradicate feral hogs at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
National
Trump Administration Makes It Easier to Dredge Protected Areas to Restore Beaches
NYT
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration changed a 25-year-old policy to make it easier for coastal communities to take sand from protected ecosystems to improve their beaches.
What Are PFAS Chemicals, And Should I Be Freaking Out About Them?
WBUR
The chemicals called “PFAS” have been in the news a lot lately — like the recent revelation that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was allowing PFAS-contaminated water to be treated in Lowell and discharged into the Merrimack River, or the news that chemical giant 3M is suing the state of New Hampshire over the state’s strict PFAS drinking water standards.
New bill looks to protect firefighters from PFAS
WZZM
MICHIGAN, USA — Firefighters can be exposed to a lot of dangers in their day-to-day work but one of those dangers could be in the equipment they use to stop fires.
Michigan Company, Owner Sentenced To Prison For Illegally Storing Hazardous Waste
WWJ
(WWJ) -- The owner of a local chemical company has been sentenced to a year in prison for illegally storing hazardous waste at his business in Madison Heights.
What to do with toxic waste next to Lake Washington? Burn it underground
KUOW
Sandwiched between the Seattle Seahawks’ practice fields in Renton and a tract of waterfront townhouses is a rare stretch of undeveloped shoreline, with trees and shrubs dominating the view from Lake Washington.
But a little slice of paradise, it’s not.
Companies: Nix lawsuit over contamination near uranium plant
AP
Companies involved in work at a former uranium enrichment plant in Ohio say a federal court should dismiss a lawsuit alleging nearby residents were unknowingly exposed to radioactive contaminants that spread to other properties.
Virginia gets 18 requests for new mine reclamation program
AP
Virginia has received 18 requests for funding under a new pilot program that will dole out millions of dollars to reclaim abandoned coal mines.
Press Releases
EPA Continues Progress Under PFAS Action Plan
11/07/2019
WASHINGTON — As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) extensive efforts to help communities address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the PFAS Action Plan, the Agency is releasing the Systematic Review Protocol for five PFAS toxicity assessments for a 45-day public comment period.
Flights Above the Mississippi Alluvial Plain to Continue Aquifer Mapping
USGS
A low-flying airplane will soon be visible to residents in the multi-state area comprising the Mississippi Alluvial Plain (MAP), marking the beginning of the next stage of the U.S. Geological Survey’s high-resolution airborne survey project to map aquifers.
MDEQ Promotes America Recycles Day on November 15 by Helping Sponsor Recycling Events for Electronics, Glass, Paper, Plastics, and Aluminum
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is partnering with Jackson Metro area organizations to offer recycling opportunities for discarded electronics, container glass, cardboard, paper, plastics, and aluminum on Friday, November 15, at the Mississippi Farmers Market at 929 High Street in Jackson from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
