2023-12-28 Mississippi Environmental News

MDEQ IN THE NEWS

A volcano in Jackson? It's true. Could what has happened in Iceland occur in Mississippi? msn.com - Dec 28, 2023

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi is now in the top five for its number of wild hogs wtva.com - Dec 28, 2023 Mississippi lawmakers prepare for 2024 Legislative Session Home - WCBI TV | Telling Your Story - Dec 28, 2023 The new year means new goals for Mississippi. Lawmakers will be heading to Jackson next week to start the 2024 Legislative Session. Columbus City Council votes to proceed with annexation plans Home - WCBI TV | Telling Your Story - Dec 28, 2023 During a closed Executive Session at last week's meeting, the City Council voted four to two to proceed with an annexation plan that would expand the city limits to the east and south. Mississippians asked to shoot fireworks responsibly during New Year's celebrations SuperTalk Mississippi - Dec 28, 2023 Improvements coming to 12th Street in Laurel WDAM-TV - Dec 27, 2023 Mississippi farmers hoping to forget dry and hot 2023 WDAM-TV - Dec 27, 2023 Stuff-A-Truck event encourages Hattiesburg residents to properly dispose of their recyclables WDAM-TV - Dec 27, 2023 Mississippi invests nearly $17 million in site development WJTV-TV - Dec 27, 2023 Harrison County Sand Beach Director putting down the pail after 34 years WLOX-TV - Dec 27, 2023 State spending $1.85 million for site development in South Mississippi WLOX-TV - Dec 27, 2023 Show-stopping sunset stuns South Mississippi WLOX-TV - Dec 27, 2023 Mississippi Economic Council gears up for annual Capital Day SuperTalk Mississippi - Dec 26, 2023 Several medical marijuana products on administrative hold WAPT-TV - Dec 21, 2023

REGIONAL

Boots on the Ground: Saving Species, Supporting the Mission Air Force Link - Dec 28, 2023 ... future. For more on the Air Force natural resources and environmental restoration programs, visit the Air Force Civil Engineer Center web ... Florida can be a leader in use of clean and renewable energy sources Tallahassee Democrat - Dec 28, 2023 ... of governmental affairs for over 20 years. Her expertise spans solid waste, environmental issues, transportation, telecommunications, ... Aquatic life reset: Boerne River Road Park construction halfway done MySanAntonio.com - Dec 28, 2023 ... of aeration equipment which should help put a halt to those fish kills that plagued the heavily visited section of Cibolo Creek when ... Chandell Ryan named Downtown Memphis Commission's new leader: 4 things to know about her The Commercial Appeal - Dec 27, 2023 ... its human resource management and a brief stint as the interim solid waste director in 2021. What will Chandell Ryan do at the DMC? Ryan ... St. Charles Parish residents encouraged to recycle Christmas trees for coastal restoration Saint Charles Herald-Guide - Dec 27, 2023 ... feel good recycling their Christmas trees and participate in coastal restoration at the same time. From now until January 11 ... A quest to get an amendment guaranteeing a right to clean water pushed back WLRN-TV - Dec 27, 2023 ... been in the news recently - and not in a good way. Massive fish kills plaguing Tampa Bay. Manatees starving in the Indian River Lagoon ...

NATIONAL

The $7,500 tax credit for electric cars will see big changes in 2024. What to know NPR - Dec 28, 2023 Was Gov. Kevin Stitt ultimately successful in stopping toxic waste from entering Oklahoma? News from the States - Dec 28, 2023 ... confirm that no hazardous waste shipments were sent to Oklahoma from the East Palestine train derailment site," EPA spokesperson Joe ... [Baltimore Sun] Maryland unveils official roadmap for slashing emissions by 2031 The Baltimore Post - Dec 28, 2023 The plan also recommends that the legislature yank municipal solid waste incineration from the state's renewable energy category, a ... State targets nitrogen pollution in New Bedford harbor The New Bedford Light - Dec 27, 2023 ... of nitrogen in the water are linked to nuisance algal blooms, fish kills, and impaired ecosystem function. Meet our supporters Learn ... Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, December 2023 JD Supra - Dec 27, 2023 ... 5, 2024 . EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on January 16, 2024 . EPA Makes Technical Corrections To Hazardous Waste Generator ... 'We're in for some big changes': Takeaways from 2023's environmental law battles E&E News - Dec 22, 2023