The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has awarded Smith County a solid waste assistance grant of $13,426 that will be used by the county for clean up of illegal dumps. MDEQ also awarded the county a $20,000 waste tire grant to continue the local waste tire collection program for small quantity generators of waste tires.
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MDEQ Awards Two Grants to Rankin County
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has awarded Rankin County a solid waste assistance grant of $33,198 that will be used by the county for a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event, recycling, and public outreach. MDEQ also awarded the county a $100,000 waste tire grant to continue the local waste tire collection program for small quantity generators of waste tires.
MDEQ Awards Two Grants to Newton County
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has awarded Newton County a solid waste assistance grant of $14,524 that will be used by the county for a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event. MDEQ also awarded the county a $30,000 waste tire grant to continue the local waste tire collection program for small quantity generators of waste tires.
MDEQ Issues Water Contact Advisory for Location in Pass Christian
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued a water contact advisory Thursday for a sampling station in Pass Christian. This segment of beach is not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in this area.
GULF COAST ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION COUNCIL RELEASES DRAFT INITIAL FUNDED PRIORITIES LIST
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Council) today released a draft Initial Funded Priorities List (draft FPL). The Council, which is comprised of trustees from the five coastal states, affected by the spill, and the federal partners, is proposing to focus on 10 key watersheds across the Gulf. Using funds from the settlement with Transocean Deepwater Inc., the Council is seeking to provide near-term, on-the-ground ecosystem benefits, while also conducting planning activities designed to build a foundation for future success as additional funds become available from other parties. The Council is proposing to focus on 10 key watersheds across the Gulf in order to concentrate and leverage funds to address critical ecosystem needs in high priority locations. The Council also proposes a suite of Gulf-wide investments designed to support holistic ecosystem restoration and lay the foundation for future success.
