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MDEQ in the News

Sun Herald • September 05, 2026 • 11:00 AM

What MS Coast beaches are under water-contact advisories for Labor Day weekend?

beach under a water-contact advisory. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality team in Biloxi has tested beaches under federal

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WLBT-TV • September 06, 2026 • 11:54 PM

Manatees confirmed mating in Mississippi waters for first time

mating in Mississippi waters, as more boaters head out on the Mississippi Sound for Labor Day weekend. Researchers have documented for the

DredgeWire • September 08, 2026 • 5:01 AM

Harrison County Beach Restoration Project

County, Mississippi, is part of a long-term coastal restoration effort designed to reduce erosion, strengthen coastal resilience and restore

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • September 07, 2026 • 7:10 PM

'Animal Super Powers' exhibit with LEGO bricks coming to Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - SuperTalk Mississippi

The LEGO scene in Mississippi continues to grow, with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science's newest exhibit coming later this month and using the popular

WLOX-TV • September 08, 2026 • 2:44 PM

Wandering 60-pound tortoise found in Biloxi yard, sanctuary seeks owner

A resident found a 60-pound sulcata tortoise in his yard, and the Gulf Coast Tortoise Sanctuary is now looking for the animal’s owner.

DredgeWire • September 07, 2026 • 11:21 PM

CPRA Completes Dredging and Maintenance Work on Six Mississippi River Crevasses

The Delta Wide Crevasses Project is a great example of how coastal restoration can work with natural processes, using the river itself to

The Meridian Star • September 04, 2026 • 9:49 PM

Meridian to host Household Hazardous Waste Day Oct. 3 - Meridian Star

your Trinity Audio player ready... The City of Meridian, Mississippi will host Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.

Mississippi Today • September 08, 2026 • 2:35 PM

Fifth Circuit upholds dismissal of Jacksonians’ lawsuit against city over lead in water

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The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA • September 08, 2026 • 1:00 PM

Awards for an ‘alligator ambassador’ and a coastal advocate showcase 'the very best of Louisiana'

federal attention on the Mississippi River Delta brought more funding for environmental restoration, Muth said. He realized it would be

The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA • September 07, 2026 • 10:00 AM

Big expansion approved for New Orleans area landfill, making it Louisiana's largest

on supplying still-developing innovative renewable energy projects. Municipal solid waste wouldn't come from areas farther than 200 miles

Modern Campground • September 06, 2026 • 4:00 PM

Alabama State Parks Opens $5.6 Million Fort Morgan Trail Extension at Gulf State Park

Clean Water Act by companies responsible for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill to support coastal environmental and economic restoration

MSN.com • September 05, 2026 • 3:45 PM

Texas may have a way to help roads last longer, especially in extreme heat

plastic could be on the horizon. Dr. Sahadat Hossain with the Solid Waste Institute for Sustainability at the University of Texas (UTA) at

WABG-TV • September 04, 2026 • 11:38 PM

Arkansas Delta approaches exceptional levels of drought, hurting livestock production and bringing burn bans

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The Washington Post • September 04, 2026 • 2:40 PM

We can create the recycling system Americans deserve

wrappers and plastic tubs used to keep food and household products safe. Advanced recycling does not replace traditional recycling — it

The Eldorado Success • September 08, 2026 • 1:07 PM

Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water

effects are increasingly visible in the form of algal blooms, fish kills and contamination of drinking water supplies. Farmers can measure

Associated Press • September 04, 2026 • 7:10 PM

How discarded oyster shells get a second life

Discarded oyster shells can be reused instead of thrown away, giving them a second life in coastal restoration projects.

MSN.com • September 05, 2026 • 1:12 PM

How Rhode Island's Central Landfill became a modern marvel

horizon to the south. The entire landfill campus today, with recycling center and composting grounds, sits on a 1,200-acre footprint. Some

WDAM-TV • September 08, 2026 • 2:46 PM

The northern lights could be visible this week. Here’s where

Aurora activity tends to be more common around the equinoxes due to the orientation of Earth’s magnetic field.

Philly Metrowire • September 04, 2026 • 11:36 AM

New Disaster Novel Highlights Vulnerability of U.S. Infrastructure

economic and environmental damage would dwarf Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, leading to tens of thousands of deaths

2026-08-06 Mississippi Environmental News

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MDEQ in the News

MSN.com • August 04, 2026 • 3:52 PM

SpaceXAI will finally remove methane gas turbines from Memphis data center… over the next year

tech. Now, in accordance with an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, SpaceX and xAI have agreed to take them

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WDAM-TV • August 04, 2026 • 4:36 AM

Hattiesburg Transportation and Engineering Department outlines FY 2027 budget priorities

funded through the Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program (MCWI) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Mississippi Today • August 04, 2026 • 7:09 PM

Mississippi Aquarium receives accolades after hosting marine veterinary medicine workshop

species and the marine environment. Gulfport and the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast should be incredibly proud of the Mississippi Aquarium.

WCBI-TV • August 04, 2026 • 12:28 AM

MS Museum of Natural Science says farewell to a slithery friend

about his species and the important role that kingsnakes play in the environment. The Mississippi Museum for Natural Science is the state’s

The Mississippi Free Press • August 05, 2026 • 3:32 PM

Gulf Coast ‘Toxic Beauty’ Exhibit Turns Pollution Into Message About Environmental Harm

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Springer • August 05, 2026 • 6:33 PM

Simulating Water Quality Benefits of Conservation Practices Using ArcAPEX in a Northeastern Arkansas Agricultural Watershed

Northeastern Arkansas counties, including Mississippi and Poinsett, are part of Arkansas’s Mississippi River Delta region and are

The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA • August 04, 2026 • 12:30 PM

La. National Guard team executes a new coastal project

external-load training for aviators while supporting an environmental restoration effort that benefited local communities. Conducting

Yahoo! News • August 06, 2026 • 1:00 PM

The Gulf of Mexico’s Reefs Have Suffered for Years. Local Communities Are Saving Them—by Recycling Oyster Shells

overconsumption, and ecological disasters, such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. Local communities and restaurants have been

Yahoo! News • August 03, 2026 • 6:47 PM

Florida's Dumped Food Waste Is Having An Unexpected Effect In The Gulf Of Mexico

by extreme storms worsened by climate change and the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill that dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of oil and

Yahoo! News • August 05, 2026 • 4:59 AM

120 fish dead in Monastery Lake as New Mexico anglers alarmed by warming rivers

waterbodies throughout New Mexico, though the Department has not seen other fish kills this year on the level of what was seen at Monastery

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Associated Press • August 06, 2026 • 11:17 AM

Economic Impact Analysis of Utilizing a Reliable Ultra Purity Ammonia Recovery System For Solar Cell Manufacture

and extensive wastewater treatment burdens for the facility. At the same time, tightening hazardous chemical emission regulations impose

Associated Press • August 04, 2026 • 12:27 PM

The Smurfs Have Arrived in Talking Tom & Friends: World

while helping care for the village by collecting litter, recycling, composting, and planting flowers. Designed around storytelling and

Yahoo! News • August 04, 2026 • 7:38 PM

DNR investigating wastewater discharge into Mississippi River from Keokuk

was diverted to a combined sewer outfall into the Mississippi River near the wastewater treatment plant and upstream of a public boat ramp

2026-08-03 Mississippi Environmental News

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MDEQ in the News

WTOK-TV • July 31, 2026 • 11:56 PM

xAI announces fourth data center; turbines to be removed from Southaven site

is expected to wrap up by July 2027. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has outlined rules xAI must follow going forward:

WHBQ-TV • July 31, 2026 • 11:42 PM

Turbines can continue operating in Southaven as SpaceXAI construction faces delays, docs show

docs show An agreed order between Space XAI and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) reveals the company's Southaven

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • July 31, 2026 • 5:25 PM

SpaceXAI removing temporary turbines from Southaven data center

SpaceX and xAI, has reached an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to begin the process of removing the 69

Gizmodo • August 01, 2026 • 2:55 PM

SpaceX Agrees to Remove Temporary Gas Turbines at Colossus Data Center By 2027

that it had entered into an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality establishing a timeline for removing all 69

Mississippi Today • July 31, 2026 • 7:39 PM

State sets dates to retire temporary xAI turbines but allows some to go past original deadline

Sun Herald • July 31, 2026 • 7:49 PM

Be careful which MS Coast beach you go to. 6 are now under water-contact advisory

or sewers that leak through the stormwater system and into the Mississippi Sound. The Department of Environmental Quality tests every beach

MSN.com • August 02, 2026 • 12:50 PM

SpaceXAI says it will remove all 69 of its unpermitted turbine power generators

seems that SpaceXAI has finally settled into an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. It’s if the 1.2GW power

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Associated Press • July 30, 2026 • 5:32 PM

ArcelorMittal Calvert Joins Alliance Gulf Star Program

By combining hands-on STEM education with meaningful environmental restoration projects, this program gives students the opportunity to

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Yahoo! News • August 03, 2026 • 9:41 AM

New Mexico pueblos land $2.1M to expand recycling and composting

in communities where disposal options are limited. Better recycling and composting infrastructure can reduce the amount of material that

Yahoo! News • August 02, 2026 • 10:55 AM

Alabama county opens a 3rd hard-to-recycle center, with plans for 3 more

Photo Credit: Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County Baldwin County, Alabama, is taking a simple approach to boost recycling:

The Meridian Star • July 30, 2026 • 7:53 PM

CCA Louisiana, ConocoPhillips and LDWF Launch Habitat Restoration at Historic Pelto Island "Sulphur Mine"

to strengthen Louisiana's coast. By contributing our coastal restoration expertise and working alongside CCA Louisiana and other partners,

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Yahoo! News • July 31, 2026 • 1:00 AM

Feds turn over Alaska hazardous waste management to state

government for hazardous waste regulation and management. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon) Alaska is now in charge of hazardous waste

2026-07-30 Mississippi Environmental News

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MDEQ in the News

The Commercial Appeal • July 29, 2026 • 7:21 PM

U.S. House Committee member demands tour of Memphis SpaceXAI data centers

at the site, including the Shelby County Health Department, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), U.S. Environmental

WPLN-FM • July 28, 2026 • 10:30 AM

This data center rivals TVA’s largest coal plant for climate pollution

to WPLN on July 14. “In Mississippi, (the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality) is the permitting authority for these projects,”

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WLOX-TV • July 29, 2026 • 3:57 AM

DIGITAL DESK: Near-record high temps expected Wednesday (07/28/2026)

industries say now is the time for Congress to act to protect the Mississippi Sound. Download the WLOX First Alert Weather app to stay up

Sun Herald • July 27, 2026 • 8:05 PM

Southaven lands $100M beverage plant, creating 187 jobs

market segments. Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork said the state's workforce and business environment helped

Mississippi Today • July 29, 2026 • 5:32 PM

Mississippi landowners prepare as FERC pipeline decision nears

WLOX-TV • July 30, 2026 • 3:00 PM

Coast leaders push Congress to protect Mississippi Sound from Bonnet Carré Spillway openings

Members of the Mississippi Sound Coalition met Tuesday at Gulf Coast Community College with U.S. Reps. Mike Ezell and Trent Kelly, urging them to support the proposed Northern Gulf Estuary Protection Act.

WXXV-TV • July 29, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Officials hold roundtable discussion on Bonnet Carre Spillway impacts

polluted water from the Mississippi River damages fisheries, the seafood industry, tourism, and the coastal environment. The Corps of

Taking The Kids • July 29, 2026 • 5:16 PM

This Mississippi Wildlife Refuge Lets You Drive Through One Of The Largest Natural Areas In Mississippi

true wilderness exploration does not require physical exhaustion or heavy gear. Mississippi offers a front-row seat to the animal kingdom

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EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency • July 29, 2026 • 8:01 PM

EPA Grants Nearly $1.5 Million to Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas for Tribal Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling

U.S. municipal solid waste recycling system. The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas will upgrade its solid waste operations and facilities

Capital City Press LLC • July 27, 2026 • 5:45 PM

LPB explores the latest on Louisiana's coastal restoration in new series. Here's the details.

Public Broadcasting offers an update on the state's ongoing coastal restoration efforts in "Building Barriers: Exploring the Future of

Yahoo! News • July 30, 2026 • 12:25 AM

North Houston property investigation leads to hazardous waste felony charges

court records. That level meets the Environmental Protection Agency's definition of corrosive hazardous waste, according to court records.

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EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency • July 29, 2026 • 11:25 PM

EPA Authorizes Alaska to Administer Federal Hazardous Waste Program

the Hazardous Waste Management Program, EPA is empowering the state to incorporate local expertise into environmental protection,” said EPA

Associated Press • July 28, 2026 • 3:03 PM

SEPRO Scientific Reports Restoration of 637,000 Acres and Protection of More Than 693 Billion Gallons of Water in 2025

SEPRO’s sustainability strategy across five focus areas: environmental restoration, biodiversity, resource efficiency, people and products,

Yahoo! News • July 30, 2026 • 1:00 PM

Sewage transparency: New website from WA Department of Ecology tracks spills

state Legislature passed the Sewage Spill Public Notice Law in 2025, which requires wastewater facilities to report spills through public

Yahoo! News • July 28, 2026 • 7:17 AM

Cold-stunned in Massachusetts, Pancake the sea turtle returns to ocean off New York after rehab

announcement said supports marine science, wildlife rehabilitation, and coastal restoration. Those investments do not just benefit turtles.

2026-07-27 Mississippi Environmental News

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MDEQ in the News

The Commercial Appeal • July 27, 2026 • 10:01 AM

From lawsuits to space data centers, the latest on xAI in Mid-South

Permit appeal to be determined In March, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) approved a Prevention of Significant

Winona Times • July 27, 2026 • 2:38 PM

Legislative AI Task Force hears complaints, positive impacts of data centers

appeared before the task force. Chris Wells, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, said the agency has

WDBD-TV FOX 40 News • July 24, 2026 • 10:54 PM

Chapel Ridge continues to deteriorate, months after judge directs property to be secured, boarded up

Board of Supervisors to act. It also prompted the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to send a notice of violation to

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The Clarion-Ledger • July 23, 2026 • 3:40 PM

Changes to federal protections may harm MS wildlife. Here's how

very unique tortoise." Longleaf pine forests are found in South Mississippi. They are very sparse forests with grasses that grow below the

Northside Sun • July 25, 2026 • 4:07 AM

Pascagoula sewage spill plugged but larger fix needed, Jackson County officials say

in 2006. Before then, the utility was part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Wastewater Authority, which was established in 1981. The

Sun Herald • July 27, 2026 • 12:14 PM

It isn’t just the Mississippi Coast’s biggest cities that are growing

the city secured a $1.764 million grant from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund for the design phase of the Cowart Street Improvements Project,

WLBT-TV • July 27, 2026 • 3:34 PM

Ridgeland conference center and hotel project moves forward, city officials say

City of Ridgeland officials say plans are moving forward on a new conference center.

WCBI-TV • July 24, 2026 • 10:09 PM

MSU scientist recognized internationally for wood engineering research

WTOK-TV • July 27, 2026 • 3:48 PM

Vancleave man loses leg to Vibrio infection after Fourth of July fishing trip

Man speaks out on 70th birthday, urges public awareness of bacteria risk in coastal waters.

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • July 23, 2026 • 8:14 PM

USDA to purchase $20 million in catfish, benefiting Mississippi catfish producers

WTVA-TV • July 27, 2026 • 3:38 PM

Golden Triangle Regional Airport completes $12M expansion

Airport and local officials said the expansion is aimed at modernizing the facility and increasing economic growth in north Mississippi.

WAPT-TV • July 27, 2026 • 3:28 PM

Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza brings outdoor lovers together

WCBI-TV • July 24, 2026 • 9:04 PM

MSU biologists win prestigious NSF CAREER awards to explore genetic errors, invasive species

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • July 24, 2026 • 2:55 PM

Mississippi to open fifth grant cycle for Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund with $15 million available

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • July 24, 2026 • 10:09 PM

Mississippi Aquarium to host ‘Shark Weekend’ ahead of Discovery’s ‘Shark Week’

WXXV-TV • July 27, 2026 • 3:35 PM

Growth seen throughout the City of D’Iberville - WXXV News 25

D’Iberville has grown faster than any other city on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2010. City leaders say they are investing millions in roads and utilities to keep that growth from outpacing the city’s infrastructure. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Ce

WXXV-TV • July 25, 2026 • 2:00 PM

Major improvements completed at Long Beach harbor

WXXV-TV • July 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM

Construction underway on improvement project in Downtown Pascagoula

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The Cool Down • July 24, 2026 • 4:06 PM

Florida dumped 500,000 tons of old shells into the Gulf, and sandy seafloors came alive

have declined because of overharvesting or disasters such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Shell-recycling efforts at seafood businesses

Pensacola News Journal • July 27, 2026 • 10:03 AM

Pensacola's curbside recycling hits signup and contamination targets

across recycling programs in Florida, and the national average, according to the Recycling Partnership, is between 17% and 25%,” Reeves said

Saving Seafood • July 24, 2026 • 6:07 AM

Deep Diving and Innovation to Restore the Gulf’s Mesophotic Corals

to the Gulf’s food web. In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill injured extensive areas of this delicate environment. Today, scientists

WLOX-TV • July 27, 2026 • 4:02 AM

Congress Holds Roundtable with topics on Bonnet Carré Spillway Impacts to Mississippi Sound

WXXV-TV • July 27, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Congressional Roundtable set for Tuesday to discuss Mississippi Sound issues

are coming to the Coast Tuesday to discuss water issues impacting South Mississippi. At Congressman Mike Ezell’s invitation, the House

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Associated Press • July 27, 2026 • 2:00 AM

As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change

the new policy will eventually create safer formal jobs in recycling and composting. “Today they are practically racing against our

North Carolina Health News • July 25, 2026 • 9:00 AM

State budget eliminates Office of Environmental Education

access to these resources. “In the late ’90s, when the fish kills happened on the Neuse River, the staff got an appropriation to do an

Pasadena Now • July 27, 2026 • 12:34 PM

Pasadena’s Tetra Tech Wins $49 Million Army Corps Contract for Southeastern Water Infrastructure

The five-year deal covers flood management, navigation, and coastal restoration from Alabama to South America

North Dakota Monitor • July 27, 2026 • 2:40 PM

Proposed North Dakota pig iron plant to turn Minnesota mine waste into steel, a first for US

monitored regularly, Rockeman said. The department’s Division of Solid Waste also will evaluate the project, Rockeman said. Both reviews

The Philadelphia Inquirer • July 27, 2026 • 10:02 AM

Is building a data center on a Superfund site safe? Construction has started on one in Chester County.

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Priorities List, an inventory of the nation’s most serious hazardous waste sites. As of

KVLY-TV • July 27, 2026 • 10:32 AM

212 Fish Kill Reports and Counting: Minnesota DNR Warns of Deadly Summer for State’s Fish

Otter Tail Lake in Otter Tail County. This is the second wave of fish kills this summer. The first hit Twin Cities area lakes in June after

Sun Herald • July 26, 2026 • 10:06 AM

U.S. military bases delay cleanup of toxic "forever chemicals"

we're doing it at Biddle," said William Myer, Biddle's environmental restoration program manager, at a public meeting held July 16. "We're

Apple Academic Press • July 24, 2026 • 6:38 AM

Microplastics in Wastewater

were initially recognized in marine ecosystems, recent research has demonstrated that wastewater is a major conduit for their entry into

World Today Journal • July 27, 2026 • 8:50 AM

How Nature’s Sights and Sounds Boost Mental Health and Reduce Stress

and other things in nature. Future Directions in Environmental Restoration Research As academic inquiry into environmental psychology

2026-07-23 Mississippi Environmental News

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MDEQ in the News

Associated Press • July 22, 2026 • 3:59 PM

Jones Walker Welcomes Environmental Litigation Trio in Jackson

Keith represents clients before the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and the US

The Mississippi Free Press • July 22, 2026 • 4:33 PM

Opinion | Data Centers and the AI Bubble Are Financial Risks for Mississippi

crashing down. What then? As a member of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board, this is a primary reason last

WDBD-TV FOX 40 News • July 21, 2026 • 12:54 AM

Jackson mayor: No data center in the works for Lake Hico site, talks still ‘very premature’

would require developers to obtain permitting from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and provide its plans to JXN

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Taking The Kids • July 22, 2026 • 8:58 AM

The Mississippi Town With 40 Parks And 30 Miles Of Trails That Continues To Set The Standard For Urban Nature

to a remote national park. Instead, this progressive corner of Mississippi proves that a city can weave wilderness directly into the daily

WLOX-TV • July 23, 2026 • 2:38 PM

MDOT shares progress update for several South Mississippi infrastructure projects

On Wednesday, MDOT shared progress updates for projects in the region.

WLBT-TV • July 23, 2026 • 12:21 AM

What MEI Industrial Solutions moving into Gluckstadt means for new jobs and manufacturing in Madison County

WXXV-TV • July 21, 2026 • 10:00 PM

Coast projects earmarked in U.S. Senate Bill

WTOK-TV • July 21, 2026 • 4:29 PM

Data center construction boots Lauderdale County economy

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Associated Press • July 22, 2026 • 1:26 AM

SouthEast Computer Recyclers’ Expansion Deepens Nationwide Footprint as IT Asset Disposition Specialists

SECR’s capabilities as an IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and e-waste recycling partner, offering enterprise organizations, government agencies,

Associated Press • July 22, 2026 • 11:31 PM

How Swamp Tours Blend Education And Outdoor Adventure

events. These functions have become increasingly important as coastal restoration efforts continue throughout Louisiana. Plant life also

The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA • July 21, 2026 • 4:08 PM

New Orleans City Council eyes eliminating top Sewerage & Water Board position

That will range from changing the collection fee it charges the city for solid waste pickup to eliminating parts of the agency that can be

Yahoo! News • July 21, 2026 • 8:29 PM

Amazon announced as first prospective tenant at Dog’s Head development

principal at Endeavor Realty, said the development could include environmental restoration and public amenities along the Colorado River. "

Yahoo! News • July 22, 2026 • 3:08 AM

Water levels drop historically low at Elephant Butte exposing 50-year-old debris and artifacts

what's probably going to take some time is the federal and state regulations where everything found over 50 years old has to be surveyed to

When In Your State • July 21, 2026 • 1:54 AM

This Louisiana wetland traps you in green from the ground up to the cypress canopy

deer move through the woods, and armadillos root around in the leaf litter along the trails. Wild hogs sometimes forage near the park roads.

Louisiana State University • July 23, 2026 • 2:44 PM

AI's Role in Protecting Louisiana's Environment

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Associated Press • July 21, 2026 • 10:53 PM

Record fish kill reported in Sint Maarten as crews struggle to remove carcasses

circulating of the dead fish are not AI generated, and that the fish kills often occur from May through October, considered the hottest and

Yahoo! News • July 21, 2026 • 4:59 AM

Governor announces $1 billion spent on water infrastructure since Helene

We must continue building better and more resilient water and wastewater systems to protect future North Carolinians from storm damage."

Yahoo! News • July 23, 2026 • 12:59 AM

Japanese botanist found the secret to reforestation in ancient shrines. The results were undeniable.

forests, and continues to remind us that the future of environmental restoration can often be discovered by looking back at what nature has

2026-07-20 Mississippi Environmental News

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MDEQ in the News

The Cool Down • July 19, 2026 • 6:35 PM

Mississippi board greenlights Lafayette County asphalt plant permits, despite months of pushback

What happened? The Oxford Eagle reported that the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board unanimously voted Tuesday to

Vicksburg District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • July 17, 2026 • 4:48 PM

USACE Vicksburg District to conduct vegetation management at Arkabutla Lake

mission. The herbicide application has been coordinated with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Steel Market Update • July 17, 2026 • 10:16 PM

Aluminum Dynamics sets Mississippi site for relocated recycled slab center

to state permit records. The project, identified in Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) records as “Project Phoenix,”

Northside Sun • July 17, 2026 • 1:02 PM

Newsworthy: NEXTECH PARTNERS

targeted, and more difficult to detect. According to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, electronic waste (e-waste) is one

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WLBT-TV • July 20, 2026 • 2:49 PM

Vicksburg residents gather for protest against new data center project

On Saturday morning, Vicksburg residents gathered to protest the new Amazon Web Services data center to be built in Warren County.

WTOK-TV • July 20, 2026 • 3:03 PM

Students cap conservation camp by pulling tires, trash from Pascagoula River

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • July 20, 2026 • 2:27 PM

A plan equal to the threat: Protecting Mississippi's deer herd from CWD - SuperTalk Mississippi

Every generation of Mississippians inherits something they did not build and owes something they will never fully see. Our white-tailed deer herd is one such

WTOK-TV • July 20, 2026 • 3:02 PM

Lauderdale County gives statement on Compass Data Center

The Compass project also positions Lauderdale County as a leader in one of the fastest growing industries in the world.

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • July 17, 2026 • 10:56 PM

Siemens Energy breaks ground on $300 million facility in Rankin County

Mississippi Today • July 20, 2026 • 2:35 PM

Proposed weir rehabilitation aims to restore East Pearl River

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • July 17, 2026 • 11:24 PM

Mississippi seeking federal assistance for 8 counties affected by Tropical Storm Arthur

WXXV-TV • July 18, 2026 • 3:51 AM

Inside the South Mississippi facility helping to improve weather forecasts

WXXV-TV • July 18, 2026 • 6:00 PM

Bollinger Shipyards opens advanced Workforce Training Center in Gulfport to expand America’s maritime industrial base

WXXV-TV • July 17, 2026 • 11:00 PM

Gulfport leaders celebrate grand opening of new Hampton Inn by Hilton Hotel

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The Palm Beach Post • July 17, 2026 • 6:45 PM

Florida DOH issues alert for continuing Lake Okeechobee toxic algae

online or via its toll-free hotline at 855-305-3903. Report fish kills to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute at 800-636-0511.

Upworthy • July 17, 2026 • 8:28 PM

Florida dumped half a million oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico. No one expected the results to be this good.

to overharvesting, but also to human-caused disasters like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill . While no single project can undo decades of

AL.com • July 17, 2026 • 2:08 PM

Navy chooses - again - to have nuclear carrier scrapped in Mobile

in 2025, the Chamber had no comment . The Modern American Recycling Services of Alabama yard south of downtown Mobile is seen at right in

Bradenton Herald • July 20, 2026 • 11:48 AM

New funding boosts SW Florida oyster reef restoration

habitat. ORE received a $244,842 grant from the Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund to support oyster reef restoration projects in the

AOL • July 17, 2026 • 9:03 PM

Traces Of Red Tide Organism Detected In Single East Coast Florida Sample

from Southwest or Northwest Florida during the same period. No fish kills or instances of respiratory irritation suspected to be linked to

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828NewsNOW • July 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM

NC reaches $1 billion milestone for Helene water infrastructure recovery

billion through the EPA to improve water infrastructure, restore rivers, conduct brownfield assessments and support hazardous waste cleanup.

AOL • July 19, 2026 • 11:57 AM

From Cuba, new clues to coral reef survival

recover naturally. Meanwhile, a newly approved three-year coastal restoration initiative will build on earlier work restoring mangroves and

The Meridian Star • July 18, 2026 • 2:35 AM

New Focus on Wastewater Efficiency Brings Sludge Management Into the Spotlight

Sludge Management When wastewater treatment falls short in managing semi-solid waste, harmful contaminants can escape into the environment,

Targeted News Service (Print Edition) • July 19, 2026 • 5:00 AM

EPA seeks proposals for FY27 Brownfields Job Training Grants

News ServiceWASHINGTON, July 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of FY27 Brownfields Job Training

MSN.com • July 18, 2026 • 9:40 PM

US recycling isn't just about trash — it already supports 603,000 jobs nationwide

jobs. If a fully circular system that includes reuse, repair, composting, and recycling were put into action, it could create 200 times the

WLOX-TV • July 20, 2026 • 2:56 PM

U.S. senator looks to hold Canadian government responsible for wildfire smoke. Here’s how

A United States senator is threatening legislative action against Canada over the wildfire smoke choking the Midwest.

WLBT-TV • July 20, 2026 • 2:47 PM

Tropical Storm Fausto forms off Mexico’s Pacific as tropical depression swirls in Gulf of Mexico

The storm had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and was moving to the west-northwest at 13 mph (20 kph).

WCBI-TV • July 17, 2026 • 10:06 PM

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes further into US, engulfing DC in eerie haze

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WJTV-TV • July 15, 2026 • 4:27 AM

Jackson residents concerned about proposed gas power plant

that could be built in the area. They met with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) on Tuesday. Many urged MDEQ to

Mississippi Today • July 14, 2026 • 10:56 PM

AI task force ponders whether data centers need state regulations

lot of trust in the Public Service Commission and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, which regulate utility rates and some

KEDM-FM • July 16, 2026 • 2:02 PM

USACE Vicksburg District announces new leadership appointments within the Programs and Project Management Division

Neel-Schaffer Inc., and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. A 2004 graduate of Mississippi State University, Prestwood

Mississippi

Tippah News • July 16, 2026 • 12:54 PM

First Lady Elee Reeves, MDOT urge Mississippians to pick up litter

Up Mississippi campaign. The department said it is committed to a cleaner Mississippi and asked residents to contribute by removing litter

• July 13, 2026 • 9:10 PM

The Dolphin Who Turned a Trash-Collection Game Into a Seagull-Fishing Business

At the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Mississippi, trainers taught the dolphins a simple rule: bring in any litter that fell into the pool, and receive a fish as a reward. Most dolphins followed the instructions exactly. Kelly found the loophole. She quickly realized

Mississippi Industry Wire • July 15, 2026 • 11:06 PM

Small creatures tell big stories about stream health

on the porch. Crawfish, of course, hardly need an introduction in Mississippi. These small creatures are part of the stream’s wildlife

X • July 16, 2026 • 1:09 AM

RT @MDEQ: Litter doesn't stay where it's dropped. It can wash into streams, rivers and lakes, impact wildlife and affect the places we all enjoy. That's why Mississippi's Litter Prevention Task Force is encouraging everyone to do one simple thing: pick up one piece of litter. Take a m...

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QT @firstladyofms: Ditto! Let’s all make Mississippi as beautiful as can possibly be! We are One Mississippi…. https://t.co/U4AypYQr0t ; One piece can make a difference. Mississippi has an average of 152 pieces of litter for every resident. That may sound like a lot but imagine what w...

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X • July 15, 2026 • 9:21 PM

QT @firstladyofms: The best way to handle a problem is often before it becomes one. Just as preparedness helps reduce the impact of disasters, simple actions like picking up litter can help prevent bigger problems for our communities, waterways and public spaces. MEMA is proud to supp...

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JD Supra • July 15, 2026 • 5:56 PM

Large Environmental Site Investigations: Georgia Environmental Protection Division Video Illustrating Use of Drones

Florida Today • July 15, 2026 • 9:38 PM

The ultimate guide to Florida’s natural springs and their impact

WWNO-FM • July 14, 2026 • 3:53 PM

Meta is expanding its Louisiana data center; preserving the Battle of New Orleans site; Bastille Day concert

National

Associated Press • July 15, 2026 • 3:02 PM

From Waste to Worth: Bloom Marks 10 Years of Transforming Wastewater into a Regional Sustainability Success

organic matter, and supports sustainable landscaping, agriculture and environmental restoration throughout the Mid-Atlantic. April Thompson

The Meridian Star • July 14, 2026 • 3:15 PM

First Cigarette Butts, Now Vapes: A New Wave of Toxic Tobacco Trash Is Washing Up on America's Beaches

to alternatives, an estimated 500,000 disposable vapes — classified by the EPA as hazardous waste — are thrown away every day in the U.S.,

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Public News Service • July 13, 2026 • 6:57 AM

Restoration planned for Grand Butture Island in Mississippi Gulf Coast

into Grand Bay in Alabama. Chris Wells, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, said the work will cover

AL.com • July 12, 2026 • 1:00 PM

Mississippi and Alabama want to restore island to create more shrimp, crab habitat

from the Gulf states tasked with distributing funds from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement —allocated $55 million to restore Grand

Mississippi

WLOX-TV • July 13, 2026 • 2:53 PM

IMMS uses acoustic tags to track endangered sea turtles near fishing piers

The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA • July 10, 2026 • 5:44 PM

Dolphin that rode out Katrina on MS Coast has died at Atlantis Bahamas, nonprofit group says

end of a long journey. The dolphin was first captured in the Mississippi Sound in July 1988 for the Marine Life Oceanarium in Gulfport, Ceta

WJTV-TV • July 12, 2026 • 5:57 PM

Fire engulfs Delta Fuel building in downtown Natchez

WTVA-TV • July 13, 2026 • 2:54 PM

Tupelo plans to demolish old Jefferson Davis Hotel downtown

The city of Tupelo plans to demolish the old Jefferson Davis Hotel in downtown, according to the city’s development services director.

Taking The Kids • July 13, 2026 • 1:17 AM

The Mississippi Lighthouse Still Guiding Boats After More Than 150 Years

in 1848, the lighthouse was built to guide ships navigating the Mississippi Sound toward the Port of New Orleans. It also marked the narrow

WTVA-TV • July 13, 2026 • 2:55 PM

Minor storm damage in Tupelo on Thursday afternoon

Storms on Thursday caused minor damage in Tupelo.

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The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA • July 13, 2026 • 12:00 PM

Controversial Louisiana neoprene plant settles hazardous waste probe with feds

for hazardous waste. The EPA says this process was never authorized; Denka began using a hazardous waste landfill in early 2023. EPA found

The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA • July 10, 2026 • 11:00 AM

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser: Aerospace can drive better employment in La., but only if we invest in our workforce

issues deeply important to Louisiana, from hurricane forecasting and coastal restoration to national defense and advanced manufacturing. I

Gulf Coast GC • July 13, 2026 • 10:53 AM

LaBelle sewage spill sparks environmental and health concerns

He added, "The impacts to the ecosystem could be huge, could cause fish kills, could trigger an algae bloom. In addition to the human public

Medium • July 11, 2026 • 2:43 AM

When the Ocean Turns Electric Blue: Florida’s Rare “Cold Shock” Phenomenon Captivates North America

life, particularly species accustomed to Florida’s typically warm waters. Fish kills, for example, are a known consequence of sudden cold

National

The New York Times • July 09, 2026 • 10:02 PM

Advanced Recycling Hits a Rough Patch

that the plant shutdown complied with regulations. The Braven plant closed after multiple unresolved hazardous waste management violations,

WDAM-TV • July 12, 2026 • 8:13 PM

Keystone Pipeline system’s operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spill

South Bow also would pay Kansas more than $3 million for environmental restoration projects under a proposed decree filed Friday in U.S.

Associated Press • July 10, 2026 • 3:02 PM

MidFirst Bank and The Nature Conservancy Celebrate $160,000 Milestone for Sustainability and Conservation Efforts

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PHILANTHROPY WOMEN MEN RECYCLING FUND RAISING ENVIRONMENT CONSUMER FINANCE SUSTAINABILITY SOURCE: MidFirst Bank

Medium • July 10, 2026 • 9:02 AM

Flooded Today, Thirsty Tomorrow: Understanding India’s Water Crisis

in wastewater treatment plants where harmful chemicals, bacteria, and solid waste are removed. The treated water, though not suitable for

The Palm Beach Post • July 10, 2026 • 5:42 PM

Florida DOH issues alert for toxic blue-green in Lake Okeechobee

online or via its toll-free hotline at 855-305-3903. Report fish kills to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute at 800-636-0511.

NPR • July 13, 2026 • 10:14 AM

EV battery recycling has an economics problem. Colorado has a solution

get recycled. If they're treated like trash, they become hazardous waste due to the risk of toxic leaching or dangerous fires. Treating them

WVTF-FM & RADIO IQ • July 13, 2026 • 10:50 AM

Scientists blamed heat, drought and pollution for massive fish kills in Virginia and Maryland

find. Striped bass as well.” Wood says people could help to prevent fish kills by planting trees along waterways. “Trees are our greatest

The National Academies of Sciences • July 13, 2026 • 1:41 PM

Reimagining Plastics on America Recycles Day

Costs and Approaches for Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Programs Costs and Approaches for Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Programs Review

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Spot On Mississippi • July 05, 2026 • 6:46 AM

Water Contact Advisory Lifted for Biloxi East Central Beach

The Gazebo Gazette MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST (GG) - The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring

Mississippi

Sun Herald • July 02, 2026 • 1:28 AM

South MS man fighting for his life after swimming, fishing in Coast waterways

have cuts that bacteria might infiltrate. And they fish in the Mississippi Sound, but never swim there because bacteria counts can be high.

Sun Herald • July 06, 2026 • 11:00 AM

Deeper channel, bigger ships heralded for Gulfport’s port, but questions remain

jobs at Island View Casino Resort, which leases port property on the Mississippi Sound. The 262 higher-paying maritime jobs that the port

WJTV-TV • July 03, 2026 • 4:59 PM

MDWFP announces 2026-27 hunting season dates, bag limits

WXXV-TV • July 03, 2026 • 6:00 PM

Fourth of July Firework shows across South Mississippi

and Biloxi wraps up with the iconic Boom Boom Committee Fireworks show over the Mississippi Sound at 9 p.m. In Gulfport, Ignite the Night

Jackson Jambalaya • July 05, 2026 • 10:18 PM

Governor Makes Over 100 Appointments

WTVA-TV • July 06, 2026 • 3:01 PM

Storm cleanup continues in Tishomingo County

Cleanup crews and residents across Tishomingo County spent Thursday removing downed trees, patching damaged roofs and clearing debris left behind by powerful storms that moved through the area Wednesday night.

WTVA-TV • July 06, 2026 • 3:00 PM

Friday storms packed punch for some people

Friday's storms left behind major damage for some people and minor damage for others.

WXXV-TV • July 03, 2026 • 4:06 PM

Centers for Disease Control warns of flesh-eating bacteria

CDC warns of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida and Mississippi

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Associated Press • July 02, 2026 • 1:02 PM

Swarmer, Tekmara and Florida International University Explore Autonomous Drone Swarms for Coastal Restoration and Environmental Monitoring

of autonomous drone swarms for environmental monitoring projects and coastal restoration. The collaboration will evaluate how autonomous

The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA • July 05, 2026 • 10:00 AM

A plan to restore these wild Louisiana islands moves forward. 'Once in a lifetime.'

underway at that point will continue, billions of dollars in new coastal restoration money will no longer be available in the future. The

Warsaw Times-Union • July 02, 2026 • 8:08 PM

New oil spill money is a welcome boost for coastal Alabama

funding, intended to assist ongoing recovery efforts from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. (Mindy Flanigen/Getty Images) Sometimes,

MySanAntonio.com • July 03, 2026 • 11:13 AM

Big changes are coming to these Texas beaches with $27M upgrades

to disaster relief funding approved by Congress after the 2019 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Renovations got underway in April and are

The Waterways Journal • July 02, 2026 • 4:30 PM

Pensacola Earns Second Approval for Port Expansion

1.5 billion in economic damages recovered from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. On June 22, the board approved the term sheet for the

Merrill Foto News • July 06, 2026 • 7:45 AM

A Florida oyster fishery and its community fight for their future

rapidly recovered. But the state responded to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill by encouraging harvesters to grab what they could before

Killeen Daily Herald • July 03, 2026 • 6:00 PM

Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area on Gulf Coast expands by 2,500 Acres

for the future of the Texas coast.” Established following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the RESTORE Act, provides Gulf Coast restoration

National

Associated Press • July 02, 2026 • 5:17 PM

Continental Battery Systems Turns Used Batteries into New Opportunities Through Recycling Program

AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: EV/ELECTRIC VEHICLES RECYCLING SUSTAINABILITY ALTERNATIVE ENERGY BATTERIES GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

The Galveston County Daily News • July 02, 2026 • 11:30 PM

Guest commentary: Ocean On Tap programs offer a world of knowledge

ecology and the long-term environmental recovery following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. There truly is something for everyone with an

MSN.com • July 05, 2026 • 3:13 PM

'We don't trust companies': Ohio residents fear river pollution from proposed plastics plant

detailed information from CCC about chemical use, hazardous waste, and potential effects on wastewater. WOUB reported that residents also

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency • June 30, 2026 • 1:56 PM

EPA Announces $227 Million in Funding for Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to Improve Water Infrastructure

reliable drinking water and will help them protect their environment from wastewater discharges. Federally recognized Tribes can use these

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Federal Register • June 27, 2026 • 1:16 PM

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Mississippi Trustee Implementation Group Draft Restoration Plan 5 and Environmental Assessment: Nutrient Reduction and Birds

Implementation Group (MS TIG) is composed of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (

Spot On Mississippi • June 28, 2026 • 4:32 PM

MDEQ Issues Water Contact Advisories for Four Beaches

Gazebo Gazette MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST (GG) - The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has

Mississippi

WLOX-TV • June 29, 2026 • 4:15 PM

MGCCC expands workforce training with AI program amid rise in enrollment

With new opportunities for workforce training, increased enrollment and the potential for national recognition, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) is experiencing a time of growth.

WABG-TV • June 26, 2026 • 11:08 PM

Itta Bena Residents Advised of Weekend Water Outage for System Repairs

Spot On Mississippi • June 28, 2026 • 4:32 PM

MDA Announces Workshops for Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Applications

to help guide communities and organizations through the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund grant application process. GCRF provides funding for

WTVA-TV • June 29, 2026 • 4:17 PM

MEMA continues to lead tropical storm response in south Mississippi

MEMA continues coordinating response and recovery efforts with local, state, volunteer, faith-based, and private-sector partners following flooding caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur across south Mississippi.

WXXV-TV • June 27, 2026 • 4:00 PM

Concerns over flooding in the City of Pascagoula

WXXV-TV • June 28, 2026 • 4:00 PM

Mississippi reaches record job growth in May

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The Commercial Appeal • June 29, 2026 • 11:01 AM

Memphis stretch of Mississippi River reveals surprising depths

know about the Mississippi River's depth and greater impact on the environment. How deep is the Mississippi River? The Mississippi River,

Associated Press • June 26, 2026 • 5:01 PM

Swamp Wildlife Encounters Remain A Popular Attraction For Visitors Exploring Louisiana Wetlands

to growing interest in wetland ecosystems. As discussions surrounding coastal restoration and habitat preservation continue, many visitors

The Meridian Star • June 27, 2026 • 1:24 AM

Fix Mold Miami Introduces Next-Generation Fiberglass Restoration to Safeguard Indoor Air Quality Across South Florida

as Fix Mold Miami, a state-certified leader in indoor environmental restoration for more than three decades, today announced the launch of

MSN.com • June 27, 2026 • 12:00 PM

Houston's new $5 trash fee may not have to rise if city fixes waste operations, official says

must to avoid burdening the city utility system, which now funds solid waste services. Yet Whitmire has not publicly committed to exceed $5

MSN.com • June 26, 2026 • 10:00 AM

Can you toss your trash in your neighbor's bin? What South Florida laws say

other than your own bin can result in fines in Florida. Miami-Dade Solid Waste Management ; ; ; You’re walking down the street and need to

National

Medium • June 26, 2026 • 9:29 PM

The Impact of Garbage in Society:

of its waste goes to landfills. The city implemented comprehensive composting and recycling programs, banned plastic bags and Styrofoam, and

Jackson Times-Voice • June 29, 2026 • 12:41 PM

Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water

effects are increasingly visible in the form of algal blooms, fish kills and contamination of drinking water supplies. Farmers can measure

World News • June 29, 2026 • 2:16 PM

Egypt, Switzerland sign $1.4 mln e-waste recycling grant deal

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WJTV-TV • June 08, 2026 • 8:02 PM

Freight train derails in Harrison County

area in Harrison County. Harrison County Fire Rescue, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and the Harrison County Sheriff’s

Spot On Mississippi • June 12, 2026 • 8:17 AM

MDEQ Lifts Remaining Beach Water Contact Advisories

The Gazebo Gazette MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST (GG) - The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring

MSN.com • June 11, 2026 • 5:54 PM

MS Coast beaches get surprisingly good results in bacteria testing before weekend

since early February, every Coast beach that the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality tests for harmful bacteria received the all

Mississippi

Mississippi Today • June 09, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Where do Amazon’s data centers in Mississippi stand? Company offers details on project status, water and energy footprint

vice president for Water Technologies in North America, told Mississippi Today the recycling process will use a combination of submerged,

WCBI-TV • June 09, 2026 • 4:39 PM

Art Doing Its Part to address litter – statewide art competition

msucoastal.com/artdoingitspart/ . Extension’s Mississippi Sound Estuary Program and the Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain are

Sun Herald • June 11, 2026 • 11:06 PM

Hundreds gather to watch South MS release of one of world’s rarest sea turtles

one of the world’s rarest, and most endangered, sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound. Goose, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, was brought to

SW Rankin News • June 10, 2026 • 8:45 PM

Keep Richland Beautiful awarded for beautification efforts

It was recognized recently by the USDA Wildflower Trails of Mississippi at the April 30 Keep Mississippi Awards Luncheon. By Susie A. Wolfe

WXXV-TV • June 11, 2026 • 6:00 PM

Port of Gulfport dredging project recommended for congressional authorization

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WCBI-TV • June 11, 2026 • 8:28 PM

Governor Ivey Announces $87 Million in RESTORE Act Funding for Projects in Coastal Alabama

Continued support for water quality initiatives helps ensure a healthier environment, a stronger economy and a better quality of life for

Associated Press • June 12, 2026 • 2:16 AM

Swamp Tourism Continues To Connect Visitors With Louisiana’s Natural Environment And Cultural Heritage

incorporate discussions about wetland conservation, environmental stewardship, coastal restoration efforts, and the role wetlands play in

Yahoo! News • June 11, 2026 • 10:04 PM

Metro Atlanta universities team up to study harmful pollution in Georgia

sites. Superfund Research Centers are highly polluted areas needing cleanup of hazardous waste. The grant will be fund research studies

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MDEQ in the News

WJTV-TV • June 02, 2026 • 9:55 PM

Geologist answers questions about Jackson Volcano

Miss. ( WJTV ) – James Starnes, a geologist with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), joined us to talk about one of

The Clarion-Ledger • June 02, 2026 • 8:12 PM

Jackson mayor claims victory after water authority ruling. What he said

The judge agreed with arguments made by the state, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and JXN Water that the law itself does

Mississippi

Yahoo! News • June 04, 2026 • 7:25 PM

Southern Mississippi announces new science research facility

environment focused on discovery across the biological, biomedical and environmental sciences. MC Marching Band to represent Mississippi in

The Clarion-Ledger • June 03, 2026 • 7:59 PM

Jackson Council delays vote on JTRAN plan to cut routes, hours, service

JTRAN buses wait to depart at Union Station in Jackson on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The Jackson City Council tabled a proposal Tuesday, June

WJTV-TV • June 02, 2026 • 4:57 PM

Mississippi accepting Gulf Coast Restoration Fund applications

Development Authority (MDA) is accepting applications for Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2026.

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Tennessee State Government • June 03, 2026 • 11:30 PM

Tennessee State Parks Dedicates Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park

KTVE-TV • June 03, 2026 • 10:37 AM

Town of Marion receives $2 million infrastructure grant from Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality

UNION PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Town of Marion, Louisiana, has recently received a $2 million grant for infrastructure improvements from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.…

Herald-Citizen • June 02, 2026 • 6:27 PM

Environmental assessment completed on proposed veterans cemetery

National

Associated Press • June 05, 2026 • 1:02 PM

Cellbie Marks World Environment Day by Surpassing 1 Million Reused Smartphones

Day! Disruptive Approach to Secondary Device Market Avoids Recycling Phones, Reduces Electronic Waste TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 5,

Associated Press • June 05, 2026 • 10:17 AM

CAN NATURAL FIBRE SYSTEMS MEET MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS?

control and geotechnical solutions, supporting infrastructure, environmental restoration and landscape projects through the provision of

Associated Press • June 04, 2026 • 3:30 PM

Naturion Announces Landmark Financing to Support Expansion of Environmental Infrastructure Platform

of its national platform, supporting the development of environmental restoration projects that restore degraded streams and wetlands and

Yahoo! News • June 03, 2026 • 9:11 PM

Inside the EchoWater project and Sacramento County’s wastewater recycling plant

gallons of sewage per day. It’s responsible for removing solid waste and organic matter from sewage and discharging clean, recycled water.

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency • June 03, 2026 • 5:46 PM

Trump EPA Announces New Superfund Cleanup Initiative to Prioritize Faster Remediation and Economic Growth for Communities Nationwide

the Trump EPA’s renewed focus of delivering on its core mission of protecting human health and the environment, something previous EPA

2026-04-26_Mississippi Environmental News

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MDEQ in the News

Sun Herald • April 24, 2026 • 12:36 PM

Catching up with Thursday’s biggest news on the MS Coast from the Sun Herald

The Athletic. • Beach water advisories : The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued water-contact advisories for five more

Sun Herald • April 24, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Swimmers advised to avoid water at 5 more Mississippi Coast beaches, 7 total

or face an increased risk of illness in five more locations along the Mississippi Sound in Harrison County. The Mississippi Department of

Change.org • April 23, 2026 • 2:28 AM

Require strict oversight for Spartan Composites

in place before operations begin. We are therefore urging the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Lee County officials,

The Vicksburg Post • April 22, 2026 • 6:27 PM

Earth Day pop-up event to be held at library

“I know we're going to be talking about the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality permitting process,” Pierson said. “(We will

Mississippi

MDOT • April 22, 2026 • 5:12 PM

MDOT hosts litter prevention and clean-up events

up litter along state highways and encourage others to keep their communities clean and litter-free. In partnership with Keep Mississippi

WTOK-TV • April 22, 2026 • 5:11 PM

Meridian Waste announces Earth Day coloring contest winners

channels. Meridian Waste is an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company headquartered in Charlotte. The company operates in

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Yahoo! News • April 23, 2026 • 8:36 PM

Upper Peace River expected to go dry within days as Tampa Bay area grapples with extreme drought conditions

in Polk County, could go dry and become non-navigable within days. Fish kills are expected, as closing off the flow of water to the river

Eos • April 23, 2026 • 1:52 PM

Hurricane Helene Ravaged Farmers’ Topsoil. They’re Still Fighting to Build It Back.

’s looking at how different soil amendments—hay, wood chips, poultry litter, and a charcoal called biochar, to help the soil hold water and

Capital City Press LLC • April 22, 2026 • 10:05 PM

Proposal to create Louisiana's largest landfill examined at packed hearing

night in Avondale. The at times raucous hearing was for a solid waste permit to nearly double the landfill's capacity by incorporating the

National

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency • April 23, 2026 • 8:41 PM

Trump EPA Updates PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance to Protect American Communities

effective methods to destroy or dispose of PFAS April 23, 2026 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing

Yahoo! News • April 23, 2026 • 7:49 PM

City of Toledo to launch year-round self-service recycling center in June

and safety, provide direction and assist residents as needed. Household hazardous waste and tires cannot be disposed of at the Creekside

Associated Press • April 23, 2026 • 2:19 PM

Integrated Water Services Partners with Crom to Launch NXT|MBR™: The Industry's First "Permanent Concrete Modular" Wastewater System

We invite attendees to visit our booths to learn how this technology is transforming wastewater into a high-value reclamation asset: Texas

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency • April 22, 2026 • 8:43 PM

EPA Increases Annual Funding to Accelerate Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration

This means that more taxpayer dollars are now going towards actual environmental restoration work. “Every dollar we move from overhead to

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The Connection • March 18, 2026 • 4:32 PM

A battle over data centers heats up along the Mississippi-Tennessee state line

get its way. Angie Davis delivers a statement at the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality public hearing held on Feb. 17, 2026,

The Oxford Eagle • March 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM

Open-pit dirt mining operation given OK

the company has obtained its small mining permit from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and plans to pursue a full mining

Mississippi

The Meridian Star • March 18, 2026 • 11:59 PM

Lauderdale County moves forward with projects, grant applications

" he said. The Board of Supervisors on Monday also discussed the upcoming solid waste Amnesty Day set for Saturday, April 18, at the

WLOX-TV • March 18, 2026 • 11:33 PM

Dozens of runners gather along Mississippi Sound for national marathon series

WLOX) — Dozens of runners lined the shore of the Mississippi Sound Wednesday as part of Mainly Marathons, a national running series that

X • March 16, 2026 • 10:21 PM

Need some feel-good news for an everlasting Monday? Look no further, friends. 🤓 This happy moment comes courtesy of the 14th Mission Support Group (MSG) of Columbus Air Force Base (@Columbus_AFB) for their continued hard work keeping Mississippi beautiful. Last month, this team compl...

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The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA • March 19, 2026 • 11:00 AM

Louisiana to spend $1.5 billion on coastal projects next fiscal year under new plan

damage to the coastline. Most of that money is allocated for coastal restoration and shoreline protection efforts in Cameron Parish, in the

Yahoo! News • March 18, 2026 • 5:10 PM

Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority approves annual plan; advocates ask for clarity

" "While roughly $700 million in funds from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill were spent on those projects, Landry's cancellation decision

WLOX-TV • March 18, 2026 • 4:17 PM

Louisiana shuts down some oyster harvesting areas after oil spill raises contamination fears

thought, from what happened with BP (British Petroleum's costly Deepwater Horizon oil spill in April 2010), that they would have it more

National

Yahoo! News • March 18, 2026 • 9:31 PM

An empty Oakland industrial lot is set to become a $16.9 million waterfront park

help correct that imbalance by bringing new shoreline access and environmental restoration to Oakland's flatlands." This article originally

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency • March 17, 2026 • 6:19 PM

Administrator Zeldin Announces Proposal to Streamline Permitting Requirements for Incinerators Critical to Wildfire Prevention and Natural Disaster Recovery

Waste Combustors (SMWC), Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incinerator (CISWI), and Other Solid Waste Incinerators (OSWI)—under CAA

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency • March 16, 2026 • 8:02 PM

EPA Proposes Plan to Step Up Groundwater Cleanup at San Fernando Valley Superfund Site, Increasing Supply of Safe Drinking Water

March 16, 2026 LOS ANGELES – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed plan to address a contaminated groundwater

2026-03-13_Mississippi Environmental News

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MDEQ in the News

The Meridian Star • March 13, 2026 • 7:36 PM

Lauderdale County supervisors discuss waste disposal programs

3:30 p.m. Guidelines established by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality would limit residents to five tires per trip and no

Sun Herald • March 13, 2026 • 3:47 PM

Troublesome bacteria found at 3 more Coast beaches, bringing total to 7

or sewers that leak through the stormwater system and into the Mississippi Sound. The Department of Environmental Quality tests every beach

NewsBreak • March 13, 2026 • 3:47 PM

You might want to stay out of the water at these 7 Mississippi Coast beaches

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has issued three new water-contact advisories after tests found high bacteria levels

Heatmap News • March 13, 2026 • 11:42 AM

Trump Launches a New Attack on California's Clean Car Rules

at NAACP, said in a statement referring to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Sign up to receive Heatmap AM in your inbox

Azzet • March 13, 2026 • 5:55 AM

Elon Musk wins right to build power plant

concerns for pollution. The ruling was made by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality earlier this week, granting xAI the go-

Mississippi

WTOK-TV • March 16, 2026 • 2:16 PM

Choctaw County EMA and National Weather Service survey severe storm damage

Gusty winds took down more than 30 trees in the Silas area and left people without power – but thankfully no injuries or fatalities were reported.

WLOX-TV • March 16, 2026 • 11:16 AM

Stone County sees economic momentum with industry expansions, new high school and downtown growth

WLBT-TV • March 16, 2026 • 4:34 AM

Walthall County tornado survivors rebuild one year later

WXXV-TV • March 15, 2026 • 3:00 PM

Gulf Coast Research Lab announces improvements to Marine Education Center

WLBT-TV • March 15, 2026 • 6:24 AM

Mississippians learn beekeeping

back into the environment and just help the whole situation. And we all do a little bit — it's good for everybody." The Central Mississippi

WXXV-TV • March 14, 2026 • 12:00 AM

State auditor questions BP projects selection process

development projects paid for by the BP settlement's Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Lawmakers get recommendations from an advisory board and

WABG-TV • March 13, 2026 • 10:01 PM

Rosedale secures $600K in funding for infrastructure upgrades

Sun Herald • March 13, 2026 • 7:12 PM

$105M Gulfport Town Center getting under way with a name reveal, groundbreaking

investments provided in part by the Mississippi Legislature and the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, in collaboration with the city and Gulfport

WABG-TV • March 13, 2026 • 6:51 PM

Kids get a close-up wildlife experience at Mississippi Delta Nature Center

Regional

WXXV-TV • March 15, 2026 • 11:00 PM

'The Hidden Gulf' documentary available now on YouTube

to restore deep coral habitats on the seafloor after the Deep-Water Horizon Oil Spill in 2010. Join the team as the endure life offshore

Medium • March 14, 2026 • 4:37 PM

Water Is life! Statement read into the record at the West Lafayette, Indiana City Council Meeting March 2, 2026

Deery voted against SB277, saying that it would weaken regulations that protect the environment and human health. Shannon Anderson, director

MSN.com • March 13, 2026 • 9:33 PM

Florida coastline stays clear of red tide bloom concentrations this week

Public health and wildlife impacts appear nonexistent for the time being. No fish kills linked to red tide were reported to the FWC's Fish

Yahoo! News • March 13, 2026 • 7:43 PM

19 dead dolphins have washed up in the Florida Panhandle

was "an anomaly ." Advertisement Advertisement Gulf County saw some fish kills, but it appears that there were no major mortality events

USA Today • March 13, 2026 • 10:02 AM

Toxic tides terrorize beaches. Now scientists are fighting back.

Florida as early as 1844, and may have been the cause of large fish kills noted by Spanish explorers . Caused by a group of organisms known

Community Impact Newspaper • March 13, 2026 • 7:23 AM

Grapevine Council approves $10M for capital projects at water, wastewater treatment plant

to previous Community Impact reporting . What they are saying "The wastewater plant is a corrosive environment. It's an old plant. ... We

National

Environment + Energy Leader • March 16, 2026 • 1:19 PM

Water Risk Is the Next Compliance Wildcard for U.S. Facilities

and unresolved Clean Water Act jurisdiction — are creating a compliance environment that's harder to predict and faster to escalate than

The Reporter • March 16, 2026 • 11:00 AM

DEP study finds 'no risk to human health' from radiation in wastewater from Pa. landfills

study surveyed all 49 of the state's solid waste landfills after loads of rock and other solid waste from oil and gas operations routinely

Substack • March 15, 2026 • 3:35 PM

The silent casualty: The environmental impact of the US-Israel-Iran war

world's militaries collectively have a bigger carbon footprint than all but three countries. Research on the Gaza conflict found that just

Yahoo! News • March 14, 2026 • 6:30 PM

State landfill becomes first in US to properly handle hazardous waste: 'Removed off the face of the earth'

Advertisement Pyrolysis uses high heat in a controlled, oxygen-limited environment to break down materials at the molecular level. The

NPR • March 13, 2026 • 7:59 PM

Class-action lawsuit filed after the Potomac sewage spill

to warm. "We're concerned about potential algae blooms and fish kills this summer," Naujoks says. Michael Copley contributed reporting to

NewsBreak • March 13, 2026 • 4:35 PM

Crops irrigated with wastewater store pharmaceuticals in their leaves

than the leaves attached to the same plants. Using wastewater for crop irrigation The research is part of a broader effort to understand how

Sun Herald • March 13, 2026 • 8:15 AM

How she turned dumpster diving at UNLV into a 30-year career

tenacity," said Pike, 55, now the university's recycling and sustainability coordinator. "It was being so stubborn and thinking there has to

Medium • March 13, 2026 • 6:06 AM

From Slums to Self-Sustaining Communities: A Practical Path to Transform Poor Neighborhoods

microgrids rainwater harvesting greywater recycling composting and recycling centers. These systems lower household costs and create local

NewsBreak • March 13, 2026 • 5:10 AM

Holland's new recycling center is coming, a man's dream helped make it happen

in Holland. Alina Hauter/FOX 17 The PADMOS Black River Recycling Center "We think that sustainability, one is great for the environment as a

2026-02-26 Mississippi Environmental News

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MDEQ in the News

Voz Hispana News • February 26, 2026 • 7:01 PM

La planta de energía de Elon Musk en Mississippi desata protestas por ruido y contaminación ambiental

temporales. La autoridad ambiental de Mississippi , el Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality , declaró que su ámbito se limita

Sun Herald • February 26, 2026 • 6:38 PM

Mississippi subdivision struggles with massive data center moving in next door

construction are no exception. Permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality show that Amazon's two Madison County

News Usa Today • February 26, 2026 • 1:04 PM

xAI Plant Faces Noise & Pollution Concerns in Southaven, Mississippi

hearing was held on February 17, 2026, by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) regarding an operations permit for 41

AOL • February 26, 2026 • 11:44 AM

Elon Musk's makeshift AI power plant generates sound and fury in Mississippi

and uses technology to limit emissions. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, which regulates clean air standards, said the

Northside Sun • February 25, 2026 • 7:23 PM

How a Prentiss County fossil park changed science history

shells, according to a 1992 report from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The site also preserved evidence of prehistoric

Magee Courier-Simpson County News • February 25, 2026 • 3:04 PM

Aldermen updated on water issues

plans for water line and sewer line improvements. Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality informed the city that Magee qualifies as

Mississippi

WLOX-TV • February 27, 2026 • 12:18 AM

George County Dispatch Center gets upgrade with major improvement project

leaders about all the opportunities, especially with the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Congressman Mike Ezell held a roundtable Thursday

WTVA-TV • February 26, 2026 • 7:18 PM

Public invited to dispose of hazardous waste in Oxford, Verona

hazardous waste day in Lee County, MS. Photo Date: May 19, 2023. Three Rivers Solid Waste Management Authority prepping for hazardous waste

Regional

Yahoo! News • February 26, 2026 • 11:21 PM

Mobile Bay shoreline restoration project moves forward with $15.7M grant

The Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund was created with Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement dollars to restore natural resources along

Associated Press • February 26, 2026 • 4:49 PM

Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium Launches Environment and Climate Justice Fund

Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. The launch of the Environment and

Sun Herald • February 26, 2026 • 3:21 PM

Coast restaurant empire built on cheeseburgers and turning adversity to opportunity

and with it the opportunities. In April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill grounded the Gulf charter boats, and spooked tourists away

National

Associated Press • February 26, 2026 • 10:01 PM

How Current Flow Monitoring Provides Insight Into Habitat Change and Coastal Ecosystem Health

current flow monitoring supports restoration planning initiatives. Coastal restoration projects often include sediment diversion structures

Associated Press • February 26, 2026 • 7:21 PM

ERI Provides Zero Waste, Zero Emissions, Carbon Neutral ITAD and E-Waste Circularity Solutions in Indiana

currently maintains eight zero waste, zero emissions, carbon neutral e-waste recycling facilities, including its state-of-the-art flagship

2026-02-19 Mississippi Environmental News

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News Usa Today • February 19, 2026 • 1:23 AM

Charleston, MS: Debris Removal Begins After Ice Storm, FEMA Aid Approved

state regulations, following approval from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Frequently Asked Questions About Charleston

World Energy News • February 19, 2026 • 12:25 AM

Mississippi holds hearings on xAI Data Center amid Environmental Lawsuit Threat

permits for 15 of the remaining turbines. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is holding a public hearing on the project.

Yahoo! News • February 18, 2026 • 11:24 PM

NAACP urges leaders to deny xAI's permit for 41 gas turbines

residents, as well as the NAACP, are urging the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to deny. "Air pollution, methane gas

NewsBreak • February 18, 2026 • 10:14 PM

NAACP Sends Letter In Opposition to Southaven xAI Permit

" as opposed to a permitting one. The advocacy group asked the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to deny MZX Tech,...

Daily Journal • February 18, 2026 • 9:54 PM

Public gives resounding 'no' to proposed xAI Southaven permit

Attendees gather for a Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality public hearing on an xAI permit application in Southaven on Tuesday,

WHBQ-TV • February 18, 2026 • 7:27 PM

Neighbors express concern over new xAI power plant in Southaven

a lot of jobs. Opponents have health concerns. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) held its only public hearing on

NewsNet • February 18, 2026 • 7:20 PM

'A different set of rules': Thermal drone footage shows Musk's AI power plant flouting clean air regulations

to Floodlightâs questions, a spokesperson from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said the EPAâs recent rule leaves

KRDO-TV • February 18, 2026 • 6:50 PM

'A different set of rules': Thermal drone footage shows Musk's AI power plant flouting clean air regulations

to Floodlight's questions, a spokesperson from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said the EPA's recent rule leaves

WDBD-TV FOX 40 News • February 18, 2026 • 1:54 PM

Residents oppose xAI Southaven turbines permit at MDEQ hearing

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality heard public comments Tuesday night regarding the environmental

The Commercial Dispatch • February 18, 2026 • 12:59 PM

Oktibbeha officials say jail is nearing end-of-life

manager with Neel-Schaffer, told officials the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, which oversees the landfill, has verbally

Hattiesburg American • February 18, 2026 • 1:23 AM

Crowd pushes back against xAI turbines in Southaven during hearing

who turned out for the public hearing hosted by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality at the Ranger Conference Center on the

Sun Herald • February 17, 2026 • 9:35 PM

State says to stay out of the water at these two Mississippi Coast beaches

or sewers that leak through the stormwater system and into the Mississippi Sound. The Department of Environmental Quality tests every beach

The Mississippi Free Press • February 17, 2026 • 6:24 PM

As Musk's xAI Data Centers Encroach on Southaven, North Mississippi Residents Push Back

Sue xAI Officials with xAI received permission from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality last summer that allows xAI to run

Mississippi

Sun Herald • February 19, 2026 • 11:00 AM

MS has 2 of the best large employers in the US in 2026, Forbes says. Here's how they rank

said. The survey questions ranged from salary and work environment to benefits and growth opportunities. Forbes partnered with Statista, a

WXXV-TV • February 17, 2026 • 6:00 PM

Mississippi Aquarium offering bead recycling bin

Regional

Yahoo! News UK • February 19, 2026 • 10:57 AM

'They pushed so many lies about recycling': the fight to stop big oil pumping billions more into plastics

shocking." Her research took her to Reserve, Louisiana, in the Lower Mississippi River, where she met Robert Taylor, an activist in his 80s

Yahoo! News • February 18, 2026 • 10:36 PM

Texas sues Dow, claiming 'habitual' pollution violations at Gulf Coast chemical plant

and continue to violate, the Texas Water Code, the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, and regulations and permits" since at least 2020

WTNZ FOX 43 • February 18, 2026 • 1:08 PM

Ford changed direction on plans for its West Tennessee plant. What happens now?

138 million for water treatment facilities and a wastewater line to the Mississippi River $5 million for local government consulting The

Keep Tennessee Beautiful

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This is Tennessee

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National

Yahoo! News • February 19, 2026 • 11:01 AM

Scientists May Have Found a Breakthrough Way to Remove PFAS From Water Faster Than Any Filter You Own

trap these chemicals, cleaning water from taps, rivers, and even wastewater. The technology isn't available yet, but experts hope it will

Yahoo! News • February 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM

Feds approve new Starship flight paths for SpaceX. Here's what we know.

land use; aviation emissions and air quality; hazardous materials, solid waste, and pollution prevention; and socioeconomics" and found

2026-01-11_Mississippi Environmental News

2026-02-11T17:48:00.001-06:00

MDEQ in the News

NewsBreak • February 09, 2026 • 10:20 PM

State to hold permit hearing for xAI turbines in Southaven, EPA updates rules on temporary generators

until the day of the hearing to submit comments to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality through the age n cy's website or in

JD Supra • February 09, 2026 • 4:30 PM

Solid Waste Enforcement: Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality and Ridgeland Landfill Enter into Agreed Order

were taken to address certain alleged violations which the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality verified. Further, BFI is stated

Mississippi

WTOK-TV • February 10, 2026 • 4:32 AM

Bills under review for teacher pay raises; educators, leaders weigh in on need for higher salaries

6,000 vacancies in Mississippi among teachers, administrators and school support staff. "Ideally, we need to create an environment where we

WJTV-TV • February 10, 2026 • 1:37 AM

Endangered sea turtles receive critical imaging at Mississippi State

care. Sawyer was found in the spring of 2025, floating in the Mississippi Sound. Rescuers first noticed he had lost most of a front flipper

Regional

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency • February 10, 2026 • 8:28 PM

EPA Selects City of Austin for Brownfields Job Training Grant to Boost the Austin Economy and Clean Up Communities

DALLAS, TEXAS (February 10, 2026) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of City of Austin's Economic

NewsBreak • February 10, 2026 • 7:30 PM

16 Shark Species Still Roaming U.S. Waters

allowing them to venture far up rivers—they've been spotted in the Mississippi River as far north as Illinois and in numerous other U.S.

Sun Herald • February 10, 2026 • 9:32 AM

Poison at play: Unsafe levels of lead found in half of new Orleans playgrounds

team covered the entire footprint of each playground with water-pervious plastic fabric and then 6 inches of Mississippi River sediment from

WLOX-TV • February 09, 2026 • 4:30 PM

Experts warn chemicals found in fertilizer could threaten farmland and waterways

always removed during treatment and end up building up in the leftover solid waste called biosolids, which farmers use as fertilizer. "One

National

Yahoo! News • February 11, 2026 • 3:54 AM

USF researchers harness sunlight in promising breakthrough to fight red tide

in 2018 and 2021 left lasting memories across the Bay Area, from fish kills to foul odors and breathing problems. Scientists say finding an

Associated Press • February 10, 2026 • 5:16 PM

East Bay Municipal Utility District and Kleinschmidt Associates Earn EBJ Award for Innovative Dam Breach Modeling

industrial services, water & wastewater equipment, air quality & pollution control equipment, hazardous waste management, resource recovery,

2026-02-02_Mississippi Environmental News

2026-02-02T13:34:00.001-06:00

MDEQ in the News

Mississippi Today • February 02, 2026 • 2:51 PM

Gloster residents worry about health after Mississippi regulators allow more pollution from wood pellet plan

WDAM-TV • January 31, 2026 • 1:50 AM

Collins taking on multi-million dollar infrastructure projects in 2026

4.7 million project, paid for with a loan from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. "To have good streets to drive on and

The Natchez Democrat • January 30, 2026 • 9:25 PM

Federal bill signed by Trump funds Natchez State Street stormwater upgrades

and has also received ARPA funds from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This funding builds on other stormwater funding

Federal Register • January 30, 2026 • 4:16 PM

Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS

s SIP Submission On September 3, 2019, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality submitted a SIP revision addressing CAA section

The Meridian Star • January 29, 2026 • 10:48 PM

Supervisors discuss striping for county roads, Long Creek Reservoir dam

problems with the dam were first raised by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in 2008. The city in 2014 breached the

The Natchez Democrat • January 29, 2026 • 10:01 PM

Gloster residents worry about health with new Drax pollution limits

residents first raised concerns about Drax in 2020 when the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality fined the facility $2.5 million

Mississippi

WTVA-TV • February 02, 2026 • 3:04 PM

Alcorn County EMA director updates on storm recovery efforts

WLOX-TV • February 02, 2026 • 3:02 PM

Public Safety Commissioner details response to winter storm that paralyzed North Mississippi

The storm created widespread traffic jams and power outages.

Mississippi Today • February 02, 2026 • 2:49 PM

Mississippi lawmakers push nuclear power expansion legislation

Mississippi Today • February 02, 2026 • 2:47 PM

MEMA warns of 'huge gap' in disaster recovery funding

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • February 02, 2026 • 2:22 PM

Elon Musk sending more than 500 generators to Tippah County amid continued outages

News Usa Today • February 01, 2026 • 6:59 PM

Data Center Boom Comes to Mississippi – Site Selection Magazine

time provided an environment for these big projects to happen." What does this influx of investment mean for the future of Mississippi?

WXXV-TV • February 01, 2026 • 4:00 PM

Two Coast ports receive federal funds

WTOK-TV • January 31, 2026 • 11:30 PM

Mississippi Forestry Commission supports winter storm recovery, begins damage assessments

WLOX-TV • January 31, 2026 • 1:01 AM

Gulf Coast Leaders discuss economic growth, restoration funds

the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund during the meeting. "GCRF is broken," Lavers said. GCRF stands for the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. It was

Magnolia State Live • January 29, 2026 • 12:18 PM

Water crisis in Oxford: Major leak causing city to lose millions of gallons, prompting temporary service suspensions

Regional

Yahoo! News • February 01, 2026 • 10:15 PM

Tennessee residents celebrate state's plans to remove river dam: '[They are] drowning machines'

The Peery's Mill Dam removal is promising for both environmental restoration and the livelihoods of local residents. As officials continue

WALA-TV • February 01, 2026 • 6:51 PM

Pensacola gets grant to transform Port, fuel creation of 2,000 jobs

to manage funds recovered for economic damages from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Next Steps The city and Triumph will enter a

WALA-TV • February 01, 2026 • 5:00 PM

Improvements coming to marina in Mobile County

Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA) directs offshore energy revenues to coastal restoration, conservation, and public access to water projects.

MSN.com • February 01, 2026 • 4:34 PM

How a New Orleans startup is recycling Louisiana's glass, and using it to rebuild lost wetlands

Substack • January 30, 2026 • 2:03 PM

I responded to oil spills for decades

safeguards put in place after major spills such as the Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon oil spill disasters, it's clear to me we are far

National

Associated Press • February 02, 2026 • 12:25 PM

When forever chemicals contaminate drinking water, private well owners may be the last to know

companies continued using the chemicals, which entered the environment through manufacturing wastewater, for years, even after scientific

FundsforNGOs • February 02, 2026 • 9:47 AM

Boosting Conservation Impact with the Rewilding Innovation Fund

awarded to 79 projects, including studies on white-tailed eagles, coastal restoration initiatives, and drone-based habitat surveys. The fund

The Express • February 02, 2026 • 9:18 AM

Why too much phosphorus in America's farmland is polluting the country's water

effects are increasingly visible in the form of algal blooms, fish kills and contamination of drinking water supplies. Farmers can measure

Digitpatrox • February 02, 2026 • 8:07 AM

Mexico moves to combat pollution following Guardian investigations | America's toxic trade

we will reduce the environmental footprint of our operations, continue strengthening local employment, [and] expand green areas," it said

The Washington Post • January 31, 2026 • 11:00 AM

Millions of gallons of sewage spilled into the Potomac. Here's what we know.

and wildlife. Nutrients can drain oxygen quickly and contribute to fish kills and harmful algae blooms.Some wildlife experts are worried

The Clarion-Ledger • January 30, 2026 • 9:31 PM

'Vile and putrid' sewage floods East Coast river after pipe break

as a Riverkeeper, noting such a spill could lead to harmful algal blooms and fish kills," said Dean Naujoks, of the Potomac Riverkeeper,

Associated Press • January 30, 2026 • 5:43 PM

RES Wins National Award for Historic River Restoration

industrial services, water & wastewater equipment, air quality & pollution control equipment, hazardous waste management, resource recovery,

Sun Herald • January 30, 2026 • 12:00 PM

Is New York City getting its composting program right?

on the estimated $215 million per year that the city spends exporting solid waste to landfills and incinerators. The city's Department of

2026-01-26_Mississippi Environmental News

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MDEQ in the News

Northside Sun • January 26, 2026 • 9:20 PM

Mississippi could soon lead in lithium extraction, experts say

said Tim Palmer, a surface geologist at the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The geological formation dating back to the

Mississippi

WDAM-TV • January 28, 2026 • 4:06 AM

Multiple projects in the Pine Belt funded if spending package becomes law

WCBI-TV • January 27, 2026 • 9:29 PM

Reform Water warns customers about discolored water/ low pressure

WXXV-TV • January 27, 2026 • 8:00 PM

Fourth death confirmed due to weather-related impacts in Mississippi

Regional

DredgeWire • January 28, 2026 • 1:03 PM

Beach projects advance amid federal conditions

Manatee County officials say coastal restoration and beach protection projects planned for Anna Maria Island are moving forward on paper,

Capital City Press LLC • January 28, 2026 • 5:45 AM

Growing together for over 115 years

2.5 million in education, workforce development, safety and coastal restoration in Louisiana. In addition to these statewide investments,

Associated Press • January 27, 2026 • 9:31 PM

Combo Tours Explained: Blending History, Nature, and City Culture into One Day

focus on plantation history along the Mississippi River before transitioning into a swamp environment. Oak Alley Plantation provides a

National

WOOD & PANEL • January 28, 2026 • 5:07 AM

EPAL CP Pallets: Enhancing quality assurance and meeting EU regulations for chemical logistics

can ensure that their operations align with the PPWR's reuse and recycling goals. Sustainability and Long-Term Benefits of EPAL CP Pallets

2026-01-26_Mississippi Environmental News

2026-01-27T06:59:00.001-06:00

MDEQ in the News

The Environmental Council of the States • January 23, 2026 • 2:13 PM

Mississippi Seeks Bids for Shoreline Habitat Monitoring

This week, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) launched a bid solicitation for vegetative and avian monitoring

Mississippi

WLBT-TV • January 26, 2026 • 2:22 PM

'Like a war zone': Trees falling, power lines down in Sharkey and Issaquena counties

100% of customers in Issaquena County without power, according to Poweroutage.us.

WJTV-TV • January 26, 2026 • 2:20 PM

'Complete devastation,' Oxford, MS mayor says after winter storm

WAPT-TV • January 26, 2026 • 2:18 PM

Mississippi Governor on Winter Storm

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • January 26, 2026 • 12:03 AM

Mississippi Legislature will not convene Monday following winter storm

Mississippi Today • January 23, 2026 • 9:07 PM

JXN Water says it's ready for winter storm, alerts court it can't make debt payment - Mississippi Today

Since taking over the system in 2022, JXN Water has winterized O.B. Curtis to withstand cold conditions. The utility said it is also much better equipped to respond to line breaks.

WXXV-TV • January 23, 2026 • 8:00 PM

Students get hands-on public safety demonstration in Ocean Springs

WTVA-TV • January 22, 2026 • 11:29 PM

Mississippi governor issues state of emergency ahead of winter weather

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • January 22, 2026 • 4:17 PM

From fossil hunting to better water in the Delta, latest Mississippi outdoor stewardship projects announced

Regional

WTVA-TV • January 26, 2026 • 2:26 PM

Gov. Ivey declares state of emergency for North Alabama as winter storm nears

WTNZ FOX 43 • January 26, 2026 • 1:31 PM

With landfills filling up, Tennessee legislature once again looks at recycling bills

space — according to multiple presentations to the state's newly formed Solid Waste Task Force. With the bill filing deadline for the 2026

Associated Press • January 26, 2026 • 12:32 PM

BWXT Launches New Era of Domestic Uranium Enrichment for National Security in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

clean energy, nuclear medicine, space exploration and environmental restoration. BWXT owns and operates 15 manufacturing facilities

Capital City Press LLC • January 25, 2026 • 1:00 AM

Arctic blast should help waterfowl hunters

Arctic blast like the one invading our state, there's the possibility of fish kills. If there's any good news in the weather forecast it's

Spot on Florida • January 24, 2026 • 1:13 AM

Gulf Coast businesses express questions and concerns over proposed oil drilling (Video)

the devastating effects to the economy and the environment during the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Read further at news source

The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA • January 23, 2026 • 10:15 PM

Landry again pitches more funding for LA GATOR voucher program. But some remain skeptical.

289 million can go also toward transportation, capital outlay and coastal restoration projects, though Barras said "a great deal" of the

National

VOCAL • January 26, 2026 • 1:31 PM

By Planting More Than One Billion Trees Since the 1990s, China Has Slowed Desert Expansion and Restored Vast Areas of Degraded Land

past three decades, China has carried out one of the largest environmental restoration efforts in human history. By planting more than one

Earth Matters Journal • January 26, 2026 • 9:48 AM

Are Manufacturers Paying the Hidden Cost of Sustainability Compliance?

over the odds and increasing their carbon footprint unnecessarily in their efforts to comply with sustainability regulations, according to a

MSN.com • January 26, 2026 • 5:00 AM

Pennsylvania unleashes $17.3M to heal streams, reclaim mines, restore waterways

investment of state funds in Pennsylvania history dedicated to environmental restoration. Officials said the projects will target polluted

The Washington Post • January 24, 2026 • 5:31 PM

Millions of gallons of sewage spilled into the Potomac River

" She also noted that nutrients can drain oxygen quickly, contributing to fish kills and algae blooms.Colden said Maryland, D.C. and

Associated Press • January 24, 2026 • 3:01 PM

From Waste to Wear: Textile Recycling In India Is Leading Fashion Circularity

reduce landfill dependency and environmental pollution. Beyond sustainability, textile recycling presents a strong commercial opportunity.

Medium • January 24, 2026 • 4:50 AM

Technology Against Pollution: A Real Solution or a New Mirage?

advance implies – accelerated obsolescence – tons of electronic waste – insufficient or nonexistent recycling The cloud is not ethereal.

MSN.com • January 23, 2026 • 8:00 PM

Oil company under fire after shocking incident in US waterway: 'We should be outraged'

to the Mississippi River. Officials said that it could take years to fully understand the impacts the spill had on the local environment and

Medium • January 23, 2026 • 10:35 AM

Eleven innovations pioneering climate adaptation innovation in Asia

with climate risks by combining fast weather based insurance with environmental restoration. Farmers in the Philippines are increasingly

2026-01-22_Mississippi Environmental News

2026-01-22T20:51:00.001-06:00

MDEQ in the News

WLOX-TV • January 22, 2026 • 4:12 AM

Chevron hosts outreach meeting, seeks emissions equipment permit

of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, which will allow production to diversify

WMC-TV • January 21, 2026 • 5:51 PM

Mississippi environmental agency to host public meeting on xAI's Southaven facility

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality will host a public meeting about xAI's Southaven facility on

JD Supra • January 21, 2026 • 3:57 PM

Waste Tire Enforcement: Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality and Jackson Waste Tire Stockpile Owner Enter into Agreed Consent Order

See Order No. 7533 25. The ACO provides that the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality ("MDEQ") confirmed through an ongoing

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Capital City Press LLC • January 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM

Washington Mardi Gras is a party with a purpose: 'It's a chance to move projects along.'

There's no more target-rich environment' Templet's coastal restoration windfall is far from the only successful deal to come out of spur-

CFX Magazine • January 22, 2026 • 9:26 AM

remedi Advances Sterilization-Based Medical Waste Processing to Enable Recycling and Landfill Diversion

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 21, 2026 Recycling-enabled approach supports hospital sustainability programs and unifies compliance, landfill diversion,

The Cool Down • January 22, 2026 • 1:39 AM

Supreme Court hears Louisiana's 13-year-old lawsuit against major industry: 'This is such a massive deal'

into wetlands. The state is seeking billions of dollars to fund coastal restoration and cleanup efforts. Chevron has asked that the cases

NewsBreak • January 22, 2026 • 12:09 AM

Louisiana prepares coastal restoration and protection plans, asks for public feedback

public still has time to submit their comments and concerns for coastal restoration projects for the upcoming fiscal year 2026 annual plan,

Tennessee Tech University • January 21, 2026 • 9:42 PM

Tech doctoral student wins second national award for environmental research

Sahera Abumariam presents her research on microplastics in wastewater treatment at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

NewsBreak • January 21, 2026 • 8:46 PM

Florida's Pollution Crisis: Air, Water & Noise Challenges Amid Rapid Growth and Lax Oversight

see signs of nutrient overload. Algae blooms paint the surface green. Fish kills wash ashore. Seagrass beds that once filtered water and

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Linkewire • January 22, 2026 • 12:31 PM

Lead Acid Batteries Driving Stability in a Rapidly Changing Energy Market

backup in regions with fluctuating electricity supply. Sustainability and Recycling Benefits Lead acid batteries are highly sustainable

Santa Monica News • January 21, 2026 • 9:50 PM

'Finally, we can fish in clean water again'—Boston Harbor Reopens After Decades-Long Cleanup

first time in more than 100 years. This marks a significant milestone in environmental restoration, as the harbor's waters have undergone a

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MDEQ in the News

WPTY-TV • January 21, 2026 • 4:01 AM

Residents' concerns grow as xAI applies for permits for 41 natural gas turbines for Southaven data center

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality clarified its role in the permitting process as DeSoto County residents raise health

Yahoo! News • January 20, 2026 • 9:57 PM

Mississippi's prehistoric past

– James Starnes, the director of Surface Geology at the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), joined us to talk more about

Mississippi

WLOX-TV • January 21, 2026 • 2:02 PM

Land Trust for Mississippi Coastal Plain adds nearly 400 acres to conservation portfolio

The Webster Progress-Times • January 21, 2026 • 1:15 AM

Senate looks to repeal nearly two dozen "obsolete" state boards and commissions

The Mississippi Commission on the Holocaust's responsibilities would be assumed by the State Department of Education. The Mississippi

Sun Herald • January 21, 2026 • 12:25 AM

Starting a Business? Here's the Best State To Do It, Study Says

study Texas has the best business environment in the country and is No. 11 in access to resources. While Mississippi is just 41st in access

SuperTalk Mississippi Media • January 20, 2026 • 6:42 PM

Mississippi Senate unanimously passes bill to trim state government

one-third of Mississippi's debt." SB 2017 slashed 22 boards, commissions, and councils, including: Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission

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E-Rumor Mill • January 21, 2026 • 2:03 PM

Equip Recycling in Macon, GA Unveils New Website Offering Businesses Advanced Electronics Recycling Solutions

Equip Recycling launches a new website, making electronics recycling, data destruction, and e-waste disposal easier and more accessible for

Hattiesburg.com Press Releases • January 21, 2026 • 1:59 PM

remedi Advances Sterilization-Based Medical Waste Processing to Enable Recycling and Landfill Diversion

Recycling-enabled approach supports hospital sustainability programs and unifies compliance, landfill diversion, and operational reliability

Waste Advantage Magazine • January 21, 2026 • 5:00 AM

Florida's Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management Continues Public Workshops for the Zero Waste Master Plan

areas of focus include organic waste processing and composting, food recovery, expanded recycling opportunities, construction and demolition

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Federal Register • January 21, 2026 • 11:37 AM

Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act

that the TVA-specific regulations would be applied with the CEQ regulations."). With the rescission of CEQ's NEPA regulations, TVA's prior