environment

Environment

How Alabama Extension restores Dauphin Island oysters

Reefs of Little Dauphin Bay have shrunk in recent years, as Dauphin Island and the Alabama coast have faced erosion.

July 10, 2023

ADEM celebrates Earth Day 2023

Earth Day is celebrated internationally each April 22.

April 24, 2023

Alabama environmentalist lands on Time’s “Influential People” list

Flowers has been the driving force behind an effort to address devastating wastewater issues in several communities.

April 14, 2023

A silver lining in a very toxic cloud

If we have to allow landfills and disposal sites in Alabama, let’s make sure they are regulated.

March 23, 2023

Big Buck Photo Contest continues, hunters encouraged to donate to Venison Provisions

The contest takes place online, runs through Feb. 10, and is sponsored by Tutt Land Company.

January 16, 2023

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

Land-use decisions are made by local officials, not ADEM

The local route — calling on local officials and holding them accountable — is often the best path for citizens to get what they want, or block what they don’t want.

November 17, 2021

DOJ opens investigation into Lowndes County wastewater issues

Lack of safe disposal has led to diseases and parasites, like hookworms, more commonly found in less developed countries.

November 9, 2021

Alabama’s iron and steel manufacturing contributes to our environment

"Millions of tons of Alabama iron and steel are recycled each year, providing tens of thousands of jobs."

April 22, 2021

League of Conservation Voters gives Sewell highest score in congressional delegation

The average House score for Alabama congress members was 15 percent and the average Senate score was 35 percent.

February 22, 2021