News State agencies receive award for partnering to use recycled tires in road projects The agencies were jointly presented the Leadership in Conservation and Sustainability Award by the Rubberized Asphalt Foundation. StaffSeptember 17, 2024
State ADEM awards $2.5 million in recycling grants The grants will support cities, counties, agencies and nonprofits across the state in boosting recycling efforts. StaffAugust 29, 2024
Infrastructure Ribbon cut on Selma Landing renovation The Selma Landing has recently been inoperable. StaffJuly 10, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Local leaders best positioned to decide land use issues, including quarries Land-use determinations should be made at the local level. Lance LeFleurMarch 7, 2024
Infrastructure ADEM providing $1.3 million to St. Clair County for innovative road project ADEM will reimburse the county for $1,355,342 of the cost of repaving 2.9 miles of the road. StaffFebruary 2, 2024
Environment Public invited to submit comments to Moody fire working group The group will review the response to the fire, and identify shortcomings or gaps in authority and resources. StaffMarch 31, 2023
Environment Opinion | A silver lining in a very toxic cloud If we have to allow landfills and disposal sites in Alabama, let’s make sure they are regulated. David PersonMarch 23, 2023
Environment Working group formed to examine response to Moody fire The fire revealed shortcomings in the ability and authority of state and local governments to respond to similar situations. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2023
Environment ADEM to clean up former used oil recovery business site in Trussville ADEM will seek reimbursement of the cost from the property owner. StaffMarch 3, 2023
Infrastructure $52.6 million in EPA funds complements ADEM’s water projects Last year, ADEM awarded $463 million to public drinking water and wastewater systems across the state. StaffFebruary 20, 2023