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
Environment ADEM investigating fuel leak in Pelham Creek The pipeline's owner, Texas-based Kinder Morgan, has shut down the pipeline as workers investigate the leak, according to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Protecting Alabama’s waters requires more than lawsuits "The true objective is to stop and prevent violations through the most effective means. Just filing lawsuits doesn’t get it done." Lance LeFleurJuly 2, 2021
State Independent analysis: Statewide ash pond closure plans “comprehensive and robust” The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is currently reviewing applications to close a number of coal ash storage sites. StaffMarch 30, 2021