Environment

ADEM, EPA leaders hold signing ceremony for Hayneville sewer project

The funding is part of $463 million awarded by ADEM in 2022 to public drinking water and sewer systems.

January 30, 2023

ADEM brings in EPA to fight underground waste fire in Moody

Gov. Kay Ivey issued a limited state of emergency Wednesday clearing the way for ADEM and the St. Clair County commission to work with the EPA to fight the fire.

Jacob Holmes

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January 19, 2023

ADEM: Putting out St. Clair County landfill fire is No. 1 priority

The fire has been burning for nearly a month and is mostly underground.

Jacob Holmes

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December 30, 2022

ADEM: Stop the drip, check for leaks

The agency recommends that home and business owners promptly check for leaks as temps rise above freezing.

Josh Moon

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December 27, 2022

Innovate Alabama forms council on outdoor recreation

The aim of the council is to expand, promote and protect the state’s outdoor recreational landscape.

December 2, 2022

Governor awards $1.64 million to enhance outdoor recreation in Alabama

Funds from the federal Recreational Trails Program will be used to build, restore and improve trails in eight communities across the state.

September 30, 2022

Mobile water board warns customers of contaminated water

The MAWSS said recent testing found PFAS/PFOS chemicals at rates well above the new EPA acceptable levels.

Josh Moon

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July 7, 2022

Drive Electric Alabama sponsors Earth Day EVent designed to increase EV awareness

EV owners will be on hand to answer questions and show off their cars Saturday at Holtz Leather Company in Huntsville for a Drive Electric Alabama Earth Day EVent.

April 22, 2022

Alabama’s Mobile River, Coosa River are among 10 most polluted in U.S.

The 280-miles of the Coosa River that flows through Alabama is impacted by dams, waste and pollution, according to American Rivers.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 22, 2022