Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

FOR INDIVIDUALS

Whether you want to learn about composting and recycling at home, check air quality, sign up for our newsletter or attend a public meeting, this is your one-stop resource for information of interest.
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FOR BUSINESS

MDEQ wants to do business with you. We can help you find the permits you need, assist with compliance, provide a Small Business Technical Assistance Program and ensure your success in helping protect our environment.
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FOR GOVERNMENT

Find appropriate information for local governments on topics such as grants and loans, solid waste management, wastewater operator training, and permitting and compliance.
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Grants, Loans, Trust Funds
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The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is responsible for protecting the state’s air, land, and water. Our mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of present and future generations of Mississippians by conserving and improving our environment and fostering wise economic growth through focused research and responsible regulation.
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Forecast for Mississippi Gulf Coast: Oct 19 Good (Green), Oct 20 Good (Green)

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Forecast for Jackson, MS: Oct 19 Good (Green), Oct 20 Good (Green)

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Forecast for DeSoto County, MS: Oct 19 Good (Green), Oct 20 Good (Green)

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Cretaceous age shell fragments from the Coon Creek tongue of the Ripley Formation near Blue Springs, MS. The original aragonitic shell material is the ancient perfectly-preserved opal-like nacre commonly known as the biogenic gemstone “Ammolite.” #FossilFriday

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Forecast for Jackson, MS: Oct 18 Good (Green), Oct 19 Good (Green)
October 16, 2018 MDEQ Lifts Beach Advisory in Ocean Springs No Advisories in Effect
October 12, 2018 MDEQ Lifts Beach Advisory in Gulfport One Other in Effect
October 9, 2018 MDEQ Lifts Beach Advisory in Biloxi Two Others in Effect
October 6, 2018 MDEQ Lifts Four Beach Advisories
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