2024-12-09 Mississippi Environmental News

MDEQ in the News

Terry K. Maxwell Receives Mississippi Leopold Conservation Award Sand County Foundation - Dec 6, 2024 ... began installing water flow meters to help the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality better manage water being drawn from the ...

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$10,000 grants potentially available to strengthen Mississippi homes from hurricane damage WLBT-TV - Dec 9, 2024 Counties in Mississippi where landslides pose the greatest threat WJTV-TV - Dec 9, 2024 Overseas construction equipment manufacturer bringing 300 jobs, 1 million square foot facility to Mississippi Magnolia State Live - Dec 9, 2024 Sumrall leaders break down plans for $2M in community development grants WDAM-TV - Dec 8, 2024 Manatee spotted near Bayou Bernard in Gulfport, IMMS says WLOX-TV - Dec 8, 2024 Mississippi Aquarium Unveils Secrets of the Deep – Gulf of Mexico, Showcasing Mesophotic and Deep-Sea Habitats of the Gulf of Mexico WXXV-TV - Dec 7, 2024 Mississippi's first TopGolf venue announces December Grand Opening Magnolia State Live - Dec 7, 2024 Delta Grain Facility to Run on Solar Power WABG-TV - Dec 6, 2024 FEMA sticking with decision on Long Beach Harbor WXXV-TV - Dec 6, 2024 Cold-Weather Shelters Opening in Harrison County WXXV-TV - Dec 5, 2024 Jackson, Gulfport ranked on U.S. News Best Places to Live list SuperTalk Mississippi - Dec 5, 2024 How Mississippi is spending federal infrastructure dollars WJTV-TV - Dec 9, 2024

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Dolphins Are Testing Positive for Fentanyl WABG-TV - Dec 9, 2024 ... of the blubber samples retrieved, according to the study. "The Mississippi dolphins comprised 40% of our total pharmaceutical detections, ... Washington, West Florida students learning to create artificial reefs Yahoo! News - Dec 9, 2024 ... -world application of science, experimental design and environmental restoration is a rare experience for high school students." The ... Gulf fish, endangered sea turtles targeted with $210 million for 10 restoration projects The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA - Dec 9, 2024 ... , reef coral and shellfish — that were damaged during the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in open water areas of the Gulf of Mexico . Gov. Jeff Landry denounced a $3 billion coastal restoration plan. Shrimpers are thrilled. The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA - Dec 8, 2024 ... shrimpers say. On top of that, the shrimpers see a massive coastal restoration project as a threat to their livelihood. The Mid-Barataria ... NFL will help build 'living reef' from oyster shells to fight Louisiana coastal erosion The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA - Dec 7, 2024 Parish spent the morning helping the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana with recycling their shells which will be used to build a ... To save a dying swamp, Louisiana aims to restore the Mississippi River's natural flow The Columbian - Dec 6, 2024 ... state and federal program managing settlement funds from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill that devastated the Gulf Coast. The Maurepas ... Texas Dumpsters and Services TXDAS Launches, Bringing Eco-Friendly Dumpster Rentals to Central Texas Associated Press - Dec 6, 2024 ... communities. Eco-Friendly Practices: The company prioritizes sustainability by emphasizing recycling and responsible waste disposal. Commissioner Chris Blankenship on conservation and recreation Alabama Political Reporter - Dec 5, 2024 ... as Director of the DCNR Marine Resources Division during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and has since been overseeing the restoration ...

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EPA bans two cancer-causing chemicals used in everyday products The Washington Post - Dec 9, 2024 ... a senior attorney at Earthjustice.The bans follow risk analyses the EPA conducted last year that found that both substances present ... Washington County's new $18.3M environmental center set to open in Forest Lake MSN.com - Dec 8, 2024 ... an opportunity to dispose of items like household chemicals, batteries, electronics, recycling and food scraps without having to travel ... Forever chemicals tainting food supply, destroying American farmers MSN.com - Dec 7, 2024 ... protection of our environment, our employees, our customers, and the people of the communities in which we do business. The role of ... Dumpster diver stunned by electronics thrown out of government office building: 'Words can not express how excited I am' MSN.com - Dec 7, 2024 ... monitors would have joined the 146 million tons of municipal solid waste that gets landfilled every year in the United States, where ... Mastodon Mystery: Skull of massive extinct mammal found on local college campus MSN.com - Dec 7, 2024 ... beneath the Illinois soil. Avery Martinez covers water, ag & the environment for First Alert 4. He is also a Report for America corps ... Responses of fisheries ecosystems to marine heatwaves and other extreme events NCBI - Dec 6, 2024 ... perturbations (i.e., marine heatwaves, Hurricane Katrina, Deepwater Horizon oil spill). Distinct negative short-term consequences ... Robust EPA Grant Funds Collaborative Study to Halt Spread of Diseases Through Wastewater The Roanoke Star Sentinel - Dec 6, 2024 ... bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes behave once they leave wastewater treatment plants and enter the environment," Pruden said. "This ... Renewed Southeast Alaska wastewater discharge permits require better bacteria controls Yahoo! News - Dec 5, 2024 ... involve tertiary treatment, which employs more sophisticated technology to clean wastewater. There are only 24 communities in the ... Recycling's Best Hope? People Want to Do the 'Right Thing,' Expert Says Newsweek - Dec 5, 2024 ... communication at the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), asks a question to the panelists at Newsweek's "The Future of ... Proposed wastewater release into Cape Cod Bay likely to remain for at least one month, study finds Phys.org - Dec 5, 2024 ... buoys that are released in the ocean to measure currents. The research also focused on transport of wastewater released from Pilgrim in ...

2024-12-04 Mississippi Environmental News

MDEQ in the News

Canton, Mississippi earthquake: How often do they happen in MS and are we in danger? Yahoo! News - Dec 4, 2024 ... them are not felt," said James Starnes of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality 's Office of Geology. "It's rare for someone ... Canton, Mississippi earthquake: How often do they happen in MS and are we in danger? Hattiesburg American - Dec 4, 2024 ... them are not felt," said James Starnes of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality 's Office of Geology. "It's rare for someone ... Canton, Mississippi earthquake: How often do they happen in MS and are we in danger? The Clarion-Ledger - Dec 4, 2024 ... them are not felt," said James Starnes of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality 's Office of Geology. "It's rare for someone ...

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Hattiesburg Parks Wi-Fi project moves forward WDAM-TV - Dec 4, 2024 4 County teams joins TVA to help install vehicle chargers WCBI-TV - Dec 4, 2024 Mississippi oyster season to reopen December 9 - WXXV News 25 WXXV-TV - Dec 4, 2024 Mississippi community college helps to decrease EMS Workforce shortage WLBT-TV - Dec 4, 2024 Wednesday proclaimed as Winter Weather Preparedness Day in Mississippi SuperTalk Mississippi - Dec 4, 2024 Reconstruction to begin on Ken Combs Pier in Gulfport WXXV-TV - Dec 3, 2024 Infrastructure, downtown revitalization top priorities in 2025 for Petal leaders WDAM-TV - Dec 3, 2024 MS AVCRAD holds ribbon cutting for new inspection technology WLOX-TV - Dec 3, 2024 Federal wildlife officers to relocate vultures from Tupelo neighborhood WTVA-TV - Dec 3, 2024 Mound Bayou City Board Meeting Brings up Solution for the City's Water Issue. WABG-TV - Dec 2, 2024

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To save a dying swamp, Louisiana aims to restore the Mississippi River's natural flow Associated Press - Dec 3, 2024 ... the state can save here, they have more to invest" in other coastal restoration projects, said John Ettinger, director of policy and ... Could Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves be tapped by Donald Trump to head FEMA? The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA - Dec 3, 2024 ... Authority, Graves has deep knowledge about energy policy, coastal restoration and how the flood insurance program operates. He has been ... Aspiring applicants worry EPA environmental justice grant funding will be rescinded before it's awarded AL.com - Dec 3, 2024 It will be just the third state to take over that job from the EPA. The EPA said the Louisiana agreement includes safeguards to ... Revival of this dying swamp between New Orleans and Baton Rouge starts today. 'Win-win for everyone.' The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA - Dec 3, 2024 ... project will cost around $300 million, paid with state funds and Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement dollars. Its dual use for both ... $24 million in oil spill funds to benefit birds, water quality in coastal Alabama AL.com - Dec 3, 2024 ... on an island impacted by oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in Barataria Bay, just inside the the coast of Lousiana. (AP Photo/ ... GulfCorps: Gulf Coast Restoration Work Gives Young People Jobs, Pathway to Career and Life Success Noaa Fisheries - Dec 2, 2024 ... 7 years, the RESTORE Council allocated $20.7 million from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement to fund GulfCorps. With the new ...

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A North Carolina town is suing utility Duke Energy over climate change NPR - Dec 4, 2024 China Completes 3,000-Km Artificial Forest Around Its Biggest Desert Greek Reporter - Dec 3, 2024 ... into the challenges and possibilities of large-scale environmental restoration. As the nation moves forward with its plans, the ... Indian River Lagoon improves year-to-year in new water quality report WKMG-TV - Dec 3, 2024 ... to its healthy state prior to large-scale algae blooms and fish kills. Brevard County voters chose to raise their taxes for a decade ... What Everyone Should Know About Food Waste Solutions Forbes - Dec 3, 2024 ... , or into an organic waste bin picked up curbside by your city solid waste department, you might feel better about that food going bad. ... Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Toxic Air Pollutant. Little Is Being Done to Curb the Risk. ProPublica - Dec 3, 2024 Upgrading organic wastewater into fuel feedstocks Chemical Engineering - Nov 30, 2024 ... notes. The team is currently working on proposals to pilot the technology in the field using wastewater from cheese or beer production.