State
These Mississippi Coast beaches had the highest bacteria levels in 2020, new report says
Sun Herald
At least seven Mississippi Gulf Coast beaches were found to be “potentially unsafe,” showing harmful levels of fecal bacteria on more than half the days their waters were tested, according to a 2020 report from the Environment America Research & Policy Center.
How often do Alabama beaches test for fecal bacteria? Here's how they compare to Mississippi
NOLA.com
Abandoned hotel deluged by hundreds of trashed tires
WLBT
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Abandoned buildings continue to create problems in the Capital City. One is now the target of illegal dumpers.
National
California nixing algae that crowds out food for sea animals
AP
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — For the first time, scientists say they have seen a species of bright green algae growing in the waters off California — and they are hoping it’s the last.
Press Releases
Area 5 Approved growing waters closed for oyster harvest effective at legal sunset
July 7, 2021
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that Approved Area 5 “C” growing waters are closed to the harvest of oysters effective at legal sunset on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, due to excessive localized rainfall.
EPA Announces an Additional $50 Million Under the American Rescue Plan to Enhance Air Pollution Monitoring
07/07/2021
WASHINGTON (July 7, 2021) — Today, EPA announced that it will make $50 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding available to improve air quality monitoring in communities across the United States.
