2026-07-16 Mississippi Environmental News

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MDEQ in the News WJTV-TV • July 15, 2026 • 4:27 AM Jackson residents concerned about proposed gas power plant that could be built in the area. They met with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) on Tuesday. Many urged MDEQ to Mississippi Today • July 14, 2026 • 10:56 PM AI task force ponders whether data centers need state regulations lot of trust in the Public Service Commission and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, which regulate utility rates and some KEDM-FM • July 16, 2026 • 2:02 PM USACE Vicksburg District announces new leadership appointments within the Programs and Project Management Division Neel-Schaffer Inc., and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. A 2004 graduate of Mississippi State University, Prestwood

Mississippi Tippah News • July 16, 2026 • 12:54 PM First Lady Elee Reeves, MDOT urge Mississippians to pick up litter Up Mississippi campaign. The department said it is committed to a cleaner Mississippi and asked residents to contribute by removing litter • July 13, 2026 • 9:10 PM The Dolphin Who Turned a Trash-Collection Game Into a Seagull-Fishing Business At the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Mississippi, trainers taught the dolphins a simple rule: bring in any litter that fell into the pool, and receive a fish as a reward. Most dolphins followed the instructions exactly. Kelly found the loophole. She quickly realized Mississippi Industry Wire • July 15, 2026 • 11:06 PM Small creatures tell big stories about stream health on the porch. Crawfish, of course, hardly need an introduction in Mississippi. These small creatures are part of the stream’s wildlife X • July 16, 2026 • 1:09 AM RT @MDEQ: Litter doesn't stay where it's dropped. It can wash into streams, rivers and lakes, impact wildlife and affect the places we all enjoy. That's why Mississippi's Litter Prevention Task Force is encouraging everyone to do one simple thing: pick up one piece of litter. Take a m... Click to view full post X • July 15, 2026 • 9:03 PM QT @firstladyofms: Ditto! Let’s all make Mississippi as beautiful as can possibly be! We are One Mississippi…. https://t.co/U4AypYQr0t ; One piece can make a difference. Mississippi has an average of 152 pieces of litter for every resident. That may sound like a lot but imagine what w... Click to view full post X • July 15, 2026 • 9:21 PM QT @firstladyofms: The best way to handle a problem is often before it becomes one. Just as preparedness helps reduce the impact of disasters, simple actions like picking up litter can help prevent bigger problems for our communities, waterways and public spaces. MEMA is proud to supp... Click to view full post

Regional JD Supra • July 15, 2026 • 5:56 PM Large Environmental Site Investigations: Georgia Environmental Protection Division Video Illustrating Use of Drones Florida Today • July 15, 2026 • 9:38 PM The ultimate guide to Florida’s natural springs and their impact WWNO-FM • July 14, 2026 • 3:53 PM Meta is expanding its Louisiana data center; preserving the Battle of New Orleans site; Bastille Day concert

National Associated Press • July 15, 2026 • 3:02 PM From Waste to Worth: Bloom Marks 10 Years of Transforming Wastewater into a Regional Sustainability Success organic matter, and supports sustainable landscaping, agriculture and environmental restoration throughout the Mid-Atlantic. April Thompson The Meridian Star • July 14, 2026 • 3:15 PM First Cigarette Butts, Now Vapes: A New Wave of Toxic Tobacco Trash Is Washing Up on America's Beaches to alternatives, an estimated 500,000 disposable vapes — classified by the EPA as hazardous waste — are thrown away every day in the U.S.,