Environment ADEM: Putting out St. Clair County landfill fire is No. 1 priority The fire has been burning for nearly a month and is mostly underground. Jacob HolmesDecember 30, 2022
Environment ADEM: Stop the drip, check for leaks The agency recommends that home and business owners promptly check for leaks as temps rise above freezing. Josh MoonDecember 27, 2022
Infrastructure ADEM awards $348 million to water and sewer systems The $348 million include more than $77 million in grants approved for communities in Alabama’s Black Belt. StaffSeptember 16, 2022
State Area leaders join ADEM in breaking ground for new field office on Mobile’s Broad Street The building is expected to be completed in May 2023. StaffApril 25, 2022
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
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
Legislature Legislative committees set up ARPA funding for Tuesday vote The bill would distribute about $772 million in federal funding primarily towards broadband expansion, water and sewer improvements and health care. Jacob HolmesJanuary 21, 2022
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 ADEM: Drummond has stopped pumping mine water into Black Warrior tributary Black Warrior Riverkeeper last week threatened a lawsuit if the pumping didn't stop. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 3, 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