Environment ADEM celebrates Earth Day 2023 Earth Day is celebrated internationally each April 22. StaffApril 24, 2023
Environment Public invited to submit comments to Moody fire working group The group will review the response to the fire, and identify shortcomings or gaps in authority and resources. StaffMarch 31, 2023
Environment Opinion | 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. David PersonMarch 23, 2023
Infrastructure $52.6 million in EPA funds complements ADEM’s water projects Last year, ADEM awarded $463 million to public drinking water and wastewater systems across the state. StaffFebruary 20, 2023
Environment ADEM director issues statement on Moody fire to Environmental Management Commission Director Lance LeFleur said the situation exposed shortcoming in the ability to respond to unregulated activities. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2023
Environment ADEM: Moody fire not “discernibly” impacting water quality The EPA detected hazardous levels of chemicals in the air, but ADEM says there's no similar hazard to water quality. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2023
Environment ADEM takes enforcement action against former used oil transporter Alabama Oil & Gas Recovery has ceased operations at a facility on Blackjack Road in Trussville. StaffFebruary 2, 2023
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. StaffJanuary 30, 2023
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