Environment Recreational trails board debates, votes on 2024 project proposals The Alabama Recreational Trails Advisory Board discussed and voted on its 2024 grant proposals during their annual meeting on Dec. 17. Wesley WalterDecember 18, 2024
Environment 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... Jacob HolmesJanuary 19, 2023
Environment 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 HolmesDecember 30, 2022
Environment 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 MoonDecember 27, 2022
Environment Innovate Alabama forms council on outdoor recreation The aim of the council is to expand, promote and protect the state’s outdoor recreational landscape. StaffDecember 2, 2022
Environment 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. StaffSeptember 30, 2022
Environment 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 MoonJuly 7, 2022
Environment 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... StaffApril 22, 2022
Environment 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 BurkhalterApril 22, 2022
Environment Lake Guntersville Park now boasts roads made with recycled scrap tires The repaving was paid for in part by a $829,080 grant from ADEM to Alabama State Parks. StaffApril 19, 2022
Environment Federal grant awarded to increase safety in Black Belt homes ADPH and the University of Alabama receive the $2 million grant to remove safety and environmental issues in Black Belt homes. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2022