Mississippi launched an initiative to expand the reach of one of the state’s most popular environmental education programs, redesigning it for additional use on social media testing.
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Mississippi Marsh Restoration Yields Healthier Reef and Shoreline
Mississippi DEQ reused dredged material to protect the Hancock County Marsh Coastal Preserve, create new marsh, and restore subtidal oyster reefs.
Mississippi to Educate Public at Home Show
In an effort to inform the public about lead and asbestos hazards in homes, staff of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hosting a booth at a home…
State Innovation Video 2023: Mississippi Orientation & Onboarding of New Hires
Mississippi Municipality & County Water Infrastructure Grant Program
Mississippi to Engage Public on New Gulf Coast Restoration Projects Underway
On November 10, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will host the 7th annual Mississippi Restoration Summit to engage the public on current and new restoration projects in Mississippi…
ECOS Seeks Information for Mississippi amid Water Crisis & Regan Visit
This week, U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan traveled to Jackson, Mississippi to convene state, federal, local, and community leaders around Jackson’s ongoing water crisis – the latest of which left…
Mississippi Pilot Project Deploys Floating Litter Collectors along Gulf Coast
Last week, a pilot project funded by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) deployed litter collectors in four locations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The device is a floating…
Mississippi Now Leads Nation in Medical Sharps Drop-Off Locations Per Capita
The Household Medical Sharps Collection and Disposal Program, managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), reached significant milestones in 2021 including one that makes it a national leader.…
Several States Put Own Spin on America Recycles Week
This week, states found many innovative ways to mark the occasion of America Recycles Week: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection celebrated with Florida Recycles Week. Daily webinars provided educational…
