State
No fishing, swimming: Residents warned to stay out of Pearl River, Jackson creeks.
Clarion Ledger
If you like to fish, swim or go wading, don't do it in the Pearl River or Jackson area waterways.
MDEQ extends general water contact advisory around Jackson
WJTV
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Friday, The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) revised its general water contact advisory for the Jackson area to include Purple Creek, Three Mile Creek, Cany Creek, and White Oak Creek.
MDEQ sends warning to avoid “swimming, wading, and fishing” around Jackson
WLBT
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT)- The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) revised its general water contact advisory Friday for the Jackson area.
Regional
Upriver diversions could ease New Orleans flood risk, reduce harmful spillway flows, study says
NOLA.com
Punching two more holes in the sides of the Mississippi River could reduce New Orleans’ flood risk while easing the environmental harm caused by frequent Bonnet Carre Spillway openings, a new study by Tulane University says.
Louisiana greenhouse gas emissions reductions task force to develop plan in 12-18 months
NOLA.com
A new state task force has been given a deadline of 12 to 18 months to come up with a science-based comprehensive strategy to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in Louisiana, the majority of which come from oil and gas, utilities and petrochemical and other industrial sources, according a state official advising the task force program.
Saharan dust to bring pretty sunsets to Louisiana this week -- but health risks for some
NOLA.com
A vast cloud of Saharan dust now crossing the Atlantic Ocean will arrive in south Louisiana by Wednesday, bringing with it the potential to dampen hurricane threats, create spectacular sunsets and exacerbate respiratory problems for people with health conditions, including children.
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Birmingham metro area for Saturday
Al.com
It’s that time of year again.
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for the Birmingham metro area for Saturday.
That includes both Jefferson and Shelby counties.
The Florida Keys are one step closer to getting genetically modified mosquitoes
Miami Herald
An international biotech company is one step closer to being able to release genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys.
National
EPA sued over weakened legal justification behind power plant pollution regulation
The Hill
A coalition of more than 20 health, environmental and racial justice organizations are suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a finding that undermines the legal justification behind a regulation for the emission of mercury and other toxins from power plants.
'One Of The Best Nature Shows': A River Transformed After Dams Come Down
NPR
Along central Maine's Sebasticook River, the first thing you'll notice are the birds. Eagles are everywhere, wading on gravel bars and chattering from the trees.
EPA Fines Enbridge $6.7M Over Pipeline Safety Issues
AP
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal regulators have fined Enbridge $6.7 million for allegedly failing to quickly fix pipeline safety issues.
Press Releases
EPA Releases First Final Chemical Risk Evaluation
06/19/2020
WASHINGTON (June 19, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final risk evaluation for methylene chloride, the first risk evaluation to be completed under the Lautenberg Act amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Secretary Bernhardt Announces More Than $54 Million to Keep Waters Clean, Support Outdoor Recreation
6/19/2020
WASHINGTON – Today in Orlando, Florida, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced $32.8 million in grants – with an additional non-federal match of $21.9 million – for states and communities to support outdoor recreation and help boaters keep America’s waters clean.
