State
Officials update Yazoo Pumps project, announce major agriculture initiative
WAPT
VICKSBURG, Miss. — On Monday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler visited Mississippi to announce a multi-million-dollar grant initiative dedicated to sustainable pest control in agriculture, held meetings with elected officials and announced a long-term solution to the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps Project.
Yazoo Pumps project receives green light after clearing environmental hurdles
WLBT
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Efforts to build pumps to remove floodwaters from the lower Mississippi have crossed a major hurdle.
EPA grants Mississippi Farmers $2 million for pest control
WJTV
BOLTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two million dollars has been allocated to farmers in Mississippi, thanks to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Harrison County appoints new Emergency Management Director
WXXV
Informing and preparing the public about disaster weather, man-made emergencies, and much more, Harrison County appoints a new emergency management director.
State Government
New state flag flies over State Capitol after ratification
WLBT
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed the new “In God We Trust” Flag into law on Monday.
Regional
Environmental Group to Sue Over Sea Turtle Protections
AP
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — AN environmental group has told the National Marine Fisheries Service that it's going to court over reductions in plans to keep endangered and threatened sea turtles from drowning in shrimp nets.
National
EPA reduces burden, emissions from large storage tanks with new inspection method
WKBN
On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded the availability of a proven, modern inspection method for finding and correcting air pollution leaks at large liquid storage tanks.
Trump administration expected to grant biofuel waivers for some oil refiners - sources
Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Trump administration is expected to grant waivers to some oil refiners that would exempt them from requirements to blend biofuels into their fuel mix for the 2019 compliance year, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Press Releases
Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Visit to Mississippi, Highlights Agriculture Partnership
Agency announces $2 million sustainable pest control initiative, discusses Yazoo Pumps project
01/11/2021
Jackson, Miss. — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler wrapped up his visit to Mississippi announcing a multi-million-dollar grant initiative dedicated to sustainable pest control in agriculture. While in Mississippi, he also held meetings with elected officials, hosted a press conference on the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps Project, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mississippi Farm Bureau.
In Mississippi, Administrator Wheeler Announces Multi-Million-Dollar Initiative Dedicated to Sustainable Pest Control in Agriculture
01/11/2021
Bolton, Miss. — Today, at an event with the Mississippi Farm Bureau, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a $2 million dollar initiative that encourages smart, sensible, and sustainable pest control in agriculture.
EPA Reduces Regulatory Burden and Emissions From Large Storage Tanks By Allowing Alternative Inspection Method
01/11/2021
WASHINGTON (January 11, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded the availability of a proven, modern inspection method for finding and correcting air pollution leaks at large liquid storage tanks.
Study of Asian Carp Deterrent Begins in January
USGS
JANUARY 11, 2021
Scientists, engineers and contractors are scheduled to begin installing a temporary, experimental underwater Acoustic Deterrent System, or uADS, at Mississippi River Lock and Dam 19 between Keokuk, Iowa, and Hamilton, Illinois, on Jan. 11.
