Half of Tennessee wetlands could lose protection under a proposed bill
Rep. Kevin Vaughan, R-Collierville, has proposed a new wetlands bill that he says is more equitable to landowners.
Topic: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
RSSThere are 15 article(s) tagged Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation:
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February 2024
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October 2023
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Memphis metro plans greenhouse gas cuts, with EPA grant
The EPA has awarded $1 million to each of the three most populous metro areas in each state, with an aim to accelerate the global transition to a low-carbon economy and to combat the adverse effects of climate change.
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August 2023
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US Attorney files environmental contamination suit against Memphis property owner
For decades, two parcels in the 3500 block of Southern Avenue were leased to successive dry-cleaning businesses, which allegedly disposed of chemicals on the property — less than a mile from a well that pumps drinking water to Shelby County.
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June 2023
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Tennessee sues more than 20 ‘forever chemical’ manufacturers
Tennessee is the 24th state to argue that ‘forever chemical’ manufacturers should pay to clean it up.
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May 2023
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Shelby County pollution program clears air with state board
For several years, Shelby County’s air monitoring program has been understaffed, behind schedule on issuing permits for major emitters and out of compliance with federal standards. But the office reports it’s fixed some of its issues.
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March 2023
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EPA proposes limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
PFAS are a class of more than 12,000 human-made compounds. They accumulate in the environment and human bodies over time and don’t easily degrade, which is why some call them “forever chemicals.”
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August 2022
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MLGW joins statewide electric vehicle fast charging network
The utility received a great that will help it upgrade its infrastructure to be part of a network of 32 fast charging units on interstates and major highways.
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July 2022
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‘This can’t go on': Shelby County air pollution program faces serious issues
Shelby County’s local air pollution control program has less than a year to remedy current problems or the state could step in.
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October 2021
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Collierville investing $1M in Hinton Park
Collierville plans about $1 million in upgrades to Hinton Park. Upgrades include more walking paths and a playground.
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Tom Lee Park plan gets $800K in state funding for river’s edge trail
Memphis River Parks Partnership President Carol Coletta called the riverfront path “one of the most important parts of the park.”
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September 2021
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Allen coal ash cleanup ‘one document away’ from start
The second of two online public hearings hosted by the Tennessee Valley Authority is Thursday at 6 p.m. After pausing the process following City Council opposition, TVA is again talking about a detailed plan to move the waste by truck from southwest Memphis to a landfill in Capleville.
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May 2021
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Pipeline opponents cite Civil Rights Act in legal argument
Opponents of the Byhalia Connection pipeline project are making the argument that a state permit for the project was issued in violation of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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October 2019
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Going green gets the Shelby County Correctional Center national recognition
Recycling, energy conservation and other green initiatives at the Shelby County Correctional Center have gained the facility national recognition from an accreditation organization.
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September 2019
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Memphis neighbors who won governor’s award plan edible urban forest
Mitchell Heights Neighborhood Association built community gardens, organized neighborhood cleanups and fought chronic problem properties in Environmental Court. Now they're working on an edible forest.
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June 2019
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Collierville files complaint over landfill concerns
Collierville has taken legal action due to the smell, noise and safety concerns created by the Frank Road landfill. The town hopes a judge will issue an order to eliminate the problems.
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