News ADEM promotes Earth Day through education, videos and RSA light displays In recent months, ADEM staff traveled across the state to engage with students in the lead-up to Earth Day StaffApril 22, 2022
Environment Lake Guntersville Park now boasts roads made with recycled scrap tires The repaving was paid for in part by a $829,080 grant from ADEM to Alabama State Parks. StaffApril 19, 2022
Governor Governor announces funds transferred to ADEM for statewide water, sewer projects The agreement provides $225 million for grants to provide or improve water and sewer services to residents across the state. StaffApril 4, 2022
Infrastructure Hundreds of systems apply for $225 million to repair, upgrade water, sewer infrastructure Nearly 400 public water and sewer systems across the state of Alabama have applied for grants to repair and upgrade their systems. StaffMarch 30, 2022
Infrastructure Opinion | COVID relief can be life-changing for thousands of Alabamians Many of the approximately 1,200 water and sewer systems in Alabama have significant repair and upgrade needs. Lance LeFleurJanuary 27, 2022
State ADEM announces comment period, public hearing on strengthened by-products rules ADEM adopted regulations in 2020 that for the first time created state guidelines governing the land application of by-products for beneficial use. StaffJanuary 19, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Land-use decisions are made by local officials, not ADEM The local route — calling on local officials and holding them accountable — is often the best path for citizens to get what they... Lance LeFleurNovember 17, 2021
State Recycling campaign a success in Calhoun County, organizers say The events were designed to enhance recycling and spur economic growth in East Alabama. StaffNovember 15, 2021
Environment Black Warrior Riverkeeper threatens Drummond with lawsuit over mine water pumping The river protection group has given the company 60 days to stop pumping or the group said it plans to file a lawsuit. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
State ADEM presents check to repave roads at two state parks with recycled tires The grant will cover repaving parking areas and 4.8 miles of roads at Lake Guntersville State Park as well as DeSoto State Park. StaffJuly 19, 2021