State
EPA Does Not Object to Proposed Backwater Pumps Project
Vicksburg Post
The Environmental Protection Agency has given its blessing to the Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project.
EPA gives no objection to proposed backwater pumps project
WJTV (video)
Earlier this week the EPA overseeing the region sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers agreeing with their newest draft of the project.
DMR hearing public comments on spillway relief funding plans
WLOX
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The 2019 openings of the Bonnet Carre Spillway are still being felt here on the Gulf Coast a year later. But, you may have some input on the financial help that’s on the way.
Cleanup continues after Moselle train derailment, tracks reopen
WDAM
MOSELLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Crews have made progress cleaning up the wreckage from a Wednesday morning train derailment in Moselle, but there are still closures and work left to do.
Update on debris removal in the City of Biloxi
WXXV
The City of Biloxi continues with clean up efforts regarding debris caused by Hurricane Zeta.
So far, the city has removed 120 cubic yards of an estimated 200 cubic yards of debris.
Vicksburg National Military Park’s leader retires
AP
VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — Vicksburg National Military Park is looking for a new superintendent.
Oil Spill
Four bottlenose dolphins arrive at Mississippi Aquarium
NewsMS
Four new bottlenosed residents have arrived at the Mississippi Aquarium.
Regional
Trump administration approves controversial oil testing method in Gulf of Mexico
The Hill
The Trump administration on Thursday formally approved a decision allow the continued use of a controversial method known as seismic testing to search for oil and gas deposits in the Gulf of Mexico.
National
U. researchers find pollution linked to lower student test scores
Salt Lake Tribune
Winter inversions in the Salt Lake Valley are doing more than harming kids’ lungs. Recent research found spikes in air pollution may also impact their performance at school.
After nearly freezing in New England, 30 endangered sea turtles get critical care in New Orleans
NOLA.com
Dozens of endangered sea turtles are thawing out and recuperating in New Orleans after the cold of New England nearly killed them.
Press Releases
EPA’s Virtual America Recycles Events Available Online Until Dec. 18
12/03/2020
WASHINGTON (December 3, 2020) — In recognition of America Recycles Day, this past November, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held its second annual Recycling Innovation Fair and Summit. Content from these events are now accessible online through December 18, 2020.
