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Entrance fees to visit federal public lands are waived today

The United States Department of Interior has designated Wednesday as a fee-free day for public lands to commemorate the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act, which is aimed at addressing the historically underfunded, multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog at national parks and public lands. In celebration of this achievement, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt announced that … Continued
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August 5, 2020

There is no catch and release of alligators, except in Lake Eufaula

Alabama is a sportsman’s paradise with freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing and even hunting year-round. Hogs and coyotes can be taken all through the month of August. But for the lucky few who drew an alligator tag, August is alligator hunting season. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division … Continued
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August 3, 2020

Alabama seeks to bring more electric vehicle charging stations to the state

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has partnered with the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition to create a statewide plan to provide more electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. The plan, presented to Ivey, includes input from a group of experts to develop EV infrastructure around Alabama’s … Continued
July 29, 2020

ADEM announces “precedent-setting” consent order with 3M

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced today it has reached a landmark consent order with the 3M Company that holds the company accountable for cleaning up what are sometimes called “forever chemicals” from its plant in Decatur and at multiple sites in northwest Alabama. It also commits the company to long-term obligations to investigate … Continued
July 24, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey awards $3.2 for home weatherization program

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $3.2 million to 14 community action agencies that help low-income, elderly and disabled Alabamians with home weatherization.  “Those Alabama residents who are living on limited incomes, especially the elderly and disabled, can struggle to pay higher utility bills in the summer months,” Ivey said in a statement Monday. “These grants … Continued
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June 8, 2020

Above-normal hurricane season predicted

Monday marks the first day of hurricane season, and in a statement Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey warned of the potential of numerous hurricanes this season.  “June 1 marks the first day of hurricane season, and as we know, Alabama is far too familiar with the uncertainty and damage that accompanies any severe weather. The National … Continued
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June 2, 2020