State
Cleanup efforts begin as Pearl River begins to recede
WLBT
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Hinds County officials say people can expect flood water to begin moving away from homes and businesses.
Pearl River flood brought major disruption to area wildlife and ecosystem
WJTV
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – While water recedes down many streets flooded from the Pearl River concerns have been raised about the environment and ecosystem taking a toll.
American Lung Association warns flood victims of dangerous health effects from floodwaters
WJTV
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The American Lung Association is stressing the importance of beginning cleanup efforts as soon as floodwaters recede. Chemicals, sewage, oil, gas and other dangerous substances found in floodwaters can pose health risks to neighbors.
'Always a reason why we can't': Howard disapproves of Supes' handling of county dam
Starkville Daily News
The Oktibbeha County Lake dam was once again a topic of debate during Monday's Board of Supervisors meeting.
Oktibbeha supes allow review of insurance policy to find funding for potential dam project
Commercial Dispatch
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY -- Supervisors gave unanimous permission Monday for a Jackson-based insurance adjuster to review the county's insurance policy for any clauses that might cover the cost of replacing the Oktibbeha County Lake Dam.
Landmark project again tagged for MDEQ violations
Daily Journal
For the second time in as many years, a multi-million-dollar development is under scrutiny by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Halter Marine expansion creating 100 new jobs in Pascagoula
NewsMS
A ship maintenance and repair company is bringing new jobs to the Coast.
ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore, Inc., a sister company of VT Halter Marine, is expanding in Pascagoula, and the $10 million corporate investment will create 100 jobs.
Regional
Bill could take away local control of water protection from Shelby County
WREG
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A bill proposed at the state level could remove local water protection from Shelby County and transfer it to the state.
Florida fines Fort Lauderdale $1.8 million for sewage spills
AP
The state of Florida is fining the city of Fort Lauderdale $1.8 million for a series of massive sewage spills that have sent sent toxic sewage onto streets and into waterways since December.
National
Bottled Water Targeted in Washington State
WSJ
Lawmakers in Washington state are moving to ban the tapping of natural water by bottled-water companies, a new approach in a growing push by environmentalists and some public officials against the industry.
Press Releases
Museum to host 17th Annual Fossil Road Show on March 7
MDWFP
Fossil enthusiasts are invited to pack up their fossil discoveries and head to MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) for the 17th Annual Fossil Road Show on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
