Alabama continues a program to combat tire dumping statewide
The Scrap Tire Right of Way Program offers counties $150,000 over three years to clean up discarded tires to promote recycling initiatives.
ADEM
ADEM awards $2.5 million in recycling grants
The grants will support cities, counties, agencies and nonprofits across the state in boosting recycling efforts.
August 29, 2024
ADEM allocated over $1 billion in federal, state funds for updated infrastructure
In 2022, Alabama began funding a large-scale project to update and improve every county's drinking water and sewer needs.
EPA denies Alabama’s coal ash permit program application
Alabama's proposed permit plan did not meet federal regulations for managing coal ash landfills and impoundments.
Federal PFAS regulations give Alabama Riverkeepers support
In the fight against forever chemicals, enforceable limits could save our rivers.
Roads at Joe Wheeler Park paved with long-lasting asphalt made from recycled tires
Roads inside Joe Wheeler State Park had not been repaved since the 1990s.
April 22, 2024
Federal, state, local leaders cut ribbon on new coastal office
Construction of the $13 million, 15,000-square-foot building began in 2022.
March 29, 2024
ADEM provides $5.8 million for Prichard water, sewer improvements
From the funding, more than $4 million will be used to rehabilitate water tanks.
March 21, 2024
Opinion
Opinion
Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.
See recent postsLocal leaders best positioned to decide land use issues, including quarries
Land-use determinations should be made at the local level.
ADEM providing $1.3 million to St. Clair County for innovative road project
ADEM will reimburse the county for $1,355,342 of the cost of repaving 2.9 miles of the road.
February 2, 2024