2023-12-11 Mississippi Environmental News

MDEQ IN THE NEWS

'Forgotten step child:' Normally quiet Utica voices outrage, stops spread of sewage sludge Yahoo! News - Dec 10, 2023 ... receive a permit to "land apply" from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. "The plan has to be approved by MDEQ and ... Meridian making progress on consent decree Yahoo! News - Dec 9, 2023 ... , U.S. Department of Justice and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality after failing to address numerous sanitary sewer ...

MISSISSIPPI

An EF-0 tornado hit western Smith County https://www.wdam.com - Dec 11, 2023 This was determined by the National Weather Service - Jackson Pascagoula first responders team up to save tiny kitten - WXXV News 25 WXXV News 25 - Dec 11, 2023 Good things happen when we work together! Pascagoula Police and Fire departments teamed up Wednesday to recue a tiny kitten. First responders were called out to help when a kitten was found trapped inside of a tire's brake caliper. Officers and firefighters worked together to sav Clarkco State Park renovations https://www.wtok.com - Dec 11, 2023 The renovation plan includes refurbishing cabins and upgrading utilities. Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries host safety class Home - WCBI TV | Telling Your Story - Dec 11, 2023 Hunting season has begun and that means hunters across the area are heading to the woods to bring something home to put in the freezer.Before those hunters make their way to the outdoors, they first have to attend a Hunter's Safety Class. Safe rooms opened in three Mississippi counties ahead of potential severe weather https://www.wlbt.com - Dec 11, 2023 The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says safe rooms are now open in Rankin, Copiah, and Jones counties. Meet Mermaids at the Mississippi Aquarium - WXXV News 25 WXXV News 25 - Dec 11, 2023 Have you ever seen mermaids? Well, today is your lucky day as the majestic ladies take a dive into the waters at the Mississippi Aquarium. The Mermaid Magic Exhibit began today and it will run this weekend and next weekend. This exhibit is set to bring lots of traffic through the Silver City family loses home to fire after March tornado WJTV-TV - Dec 10, 2023 Mississippi research supporting disaster preparedness Magnolia State Live - Dec 10, 2023 Biloxi was once the 'Seafood Capital of the World.' So why isn't it any longer? Sun Herald - Dec 10, 2023 ... in East Biloxi, now home to casinos. The once bountiful Mississippi Sound will rebound only if flood control and water quality ... Gulfport man charged for stealing millions from shrimp processing group, police say WLOX-TV - Dec 8, 2023 Mississippi boil water notices issued after e. coli bacteria found. Grocery stores, restaurants halting some services. Magnolia State Live - Dec 8, 2023 Jackson resident tries to fill communication gap over boil water notices Mississippi Today - Dec 7, 2023 Levee Board: One Lake Opponents Mislead Jackson Jambalaya - Dec 6, 2023 Emergency-care hospital plans to open in Smith County Mississippi Today - Dec 6, 2023

REGIONAL

Strong storms knock down trees, power lines across central Alabama Sunday https://www.wtok.com - Dec 11, 2023 According to Alabama Power's outage map, over 17,000 customers are without power as of 10 a.m. Sunday morning. Clean-up begins after 6 killed, neighborhoods damaged in severe Tennessee storms wjtv.com - Dec 11, 2023 Tampa Water Department Addresses "Forever Chemical" Concerns with New State-of-the-Art Technology eGreenews - Dec 11, 2023 SIX pilot is now being tested at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. The technology is of interest to many other ... FL - Reel Time: Former county commissioner files wetlands ruling challenge Coastal News Today - Dec 11, 2023 ... evident. Our water quality trend is not great; with excessive fish kills, excessive Lyngbya (poopy algae), and even people getting ... Environment | How not to be an environmental Grinch at Christmas Orlando Sentinel - Dec 9, 2023 ... in the recycling or the trash bin. "It's considered HHW," or household hazardous waste, said Joseph England, Orlando's assistant solid ... Accepting Applications for a Biologist Supervisor Position at the New Nature and Science Center at Port Wonder in Lake Charles Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries - Dec 8, 2023 ... the Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group (LA TIG) following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The funds were designated to compensate the ... LA - Federal infrastructure and coastal restoration aid continues flowing to Louisiana Coastal News Today - Dec 8, 2023 ... Investment and Jobs Act -- $9.3 million going to coastal restoration and resiliency, $4.4 million to public and transportation ... Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500,000 to Recruit and Train Alabama Workers for Community Revitalization and Cleanup Projects as Part of Investing in America Agenda EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency - Dec 8, 2023 ... – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced ... Partners Are Producing Modules for Coastal Resilience and Restoration Biz New Orleans - Dec 8, 2023 ... globally. "The DryFormer solves challenges addressing coastal restoration, pipeline protection and artificial reef construction ... Oyster Task Force to Meet December 12 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries - Dec 7, 2023 Jakov Jurisic/ Brad Robin) E. Research (Earl Melancon) F. Coastal Restoration (Dan Coulon) G. Marketing (LDWF) H. Health (LDH) I. ...

NATIONAL

Exclusive: Law firm behind Juliana kids climate case takes on EPA E&E News by POLITICO - Dec 11, 2023 Fresh off a historic legal victory in Montana, attorneys for young climate activists are filing their second-ever lawsuit against the federal government. The Evolution of Sustainable Packaging Associated Press - Dec 11, 2023 ... factors, and particularly in recyclability. But sustainability is about much more than recycling. It's about creating a ... Attorney General Nessel takes action against contractors accused of mishandling asbestos The News-Herald - Dec 11, 2023 ... allegedly handled and disposed of asbestos materials and other hazardous waste improperly. Nessel said in a release that the Ingham County ... 24 ideas floated for saving water and protecting Colorado River The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel - Dec 11, 2023 ... threatened by drought, by river closures due to low flows, and fish kills due to low flows. These measures could help Colorado become ... For PFAS-polluted sites, forum highlights best research practices eGreenews - Dec 10, 2023 ... part of the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published analytical methods to test for certain PFAS in ... Rising sea levels threaten hazardous waste facilities along U.S. coast DredgeWire - Dec 10, 2023 Sea level rise due to climate change is threatening hazardous waste management infrastructure along U.S. coastlines, according to an EPA ... BP Shares Soar Despite Uncertain Future for Hydrocarbons Clayton County Register - Dec 10, 2023 ... ratio, which is largely attributed to the lingering impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Taking all factors into account, including ... Offshore wind leases can and should bring revenue to states The Hill - Dec 7, 2023 ... to help communities and local economies, such as supporting coastal restoration, hurricane protection or infrastructure improvements, ... TERRA Selected to Partner with Walmart on Holiday Lights Recycling Pilot Program Associated Press - Dec 7, 2023 Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest growing solid waste stream in the world with millions of electrical and electronic devices ... Next-generation plastic recycling plant is bet on rising US demand Sun Herald - Dec 7, 2023 ... leverage," said Pete Keller, Republic's vice president of recycling and sustainability. In addition to turning PET bottles into food- ...