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Alabama Power expects to close coal ash ponds ‘eventually’ due to new EPA rules
The full article to this story can be found on AL.com. Click here to read it. Alabama currently has nine operating coal-fired power plants and approximately 45 coal…
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Alabama’s environmental management funding slashed in 2016 budget; fee increases loom
This article originally appeared on AL.com. Click here to read it. Alabama’s environmental management funding slashed in 2016 budget; fee increases loom While Alabama’s 2016 budget, hashed together over…
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Message in a Budget
MESSAGE IN A BUDGET by Mitch Reid Following an extended debate that lasted a Regular Session and two Special Sessions, the Alabama Legislature passed a budget that, at its best, will…
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Alabama’s rivers at risk as EPA prepares to announce new limits on coal-ash waste pollution from coal-burning power plants
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 Contact: · Mitch Reid, Alabama Rivers Alliance, 205.322.6395 · Nelson Brooke, Black Warrior Riverkeeper, 205.458.0095 Alabama’s rivers at risk…
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AG Strange should sober up, fight for Alabama, not against EPA
This Op-Ed from ARA Program Director Mitch Reid originally appeared on AL.com. Click here to read it there. Alabama’s Attorney General Luther Strange is on an environmental bender and,…
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Alabama Rivers Alliance invited to international water diplomacy workshop
Alabama Rivers Alliance invited to international water diplomacy workshop Workshop facilitates work on stakeholder participation developing Alabama’s water management plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14,…
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Against The Wind
AGAINST THE WIND: Senator Williams’ proposed government regulations will keep pressure on Alabama’s water resources In Alabama, we use more of our water to keep the lights…
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Alabama needs a comprehensive water management plan now
Alabama needs a comprehensive water management plan now by Mitch Reid, program director The Roman orator Quintilian once said, “Whilst we deliberate how to begin a thing,…
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Heavy turnout for Alabama Water Management Symposium: nearly 100 citizens pack room to hear about state’s efforts to develop a water management policy
Heavy turnout for Alabama Water Management Symposium: nearly 100 citizens pack room to hear about state’s efforts to develop a water management policy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3,…
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