The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is working to reduce diesel emissions through an idling reduction project using Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funds. The agency is partnering with…
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Alabama Promotes Recycling with Local Government Grants from Dedicated Funds
In late June, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) announced grants of more than $1.4 million to 16 local governments across the state. The grants will be used to…
Alabama Bans Burns to Improve Air Quality
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has announced an annual warm-weather open-burning ban in 12 counties as part of an air quality improvement effort. The ban, which runs from…
Alabama Advises Businesses on Building Reopening
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Department of Public Health are urging reopening businesses to thoroughly flush and inspect water and air conditioning systems. These systems may have…
ECOS White Paper: Processes and Considerations for Setting State PFAS Standards
In recent years, federal, state, and international authorities have established various health-based regulatory values and evaluation criteria for a number of specific per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in response to…
Alabama Holds Nonpoint Source Management Conference
On January 9, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) hosted a one-day conference highlighting opportunities and successes in nonpoint source management. Topics included stakeholder engagement for watershed management, implementing…
Alabama Holds Regulatory Seminars for Sand and Gravel Sector
This week, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management held two free regulatory seminars for sand and gravel permittees, operators, and consultants. The trainings were aimed at educating interested parties about…
ECOS 2018 State Innovation Award Videos
In honor of ECOS’ 25th anniversary, the ECOS State Program Innovation Awards took to the big screen at the 2018 Fall Meeting in Stowe, Vermont. Twenty-two states submitted excellent video nominations showcasing the results of innovative programs…
Alabama Prepares for Annual Groundwater Conference
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management will host its 18th Annual Groundwater Conference on June 13 in Montgomery. This event provides an opportunity to network with other groundwater professionals and…
Alabama Develops Community Engagement Resource
Alabama’s community engagement report highlights many of its efforts to ensure local citizens are involved and informed about environmental activities in their communities. These efforts involve community-based studies, practices, and…