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Groundwater Protection, Part 1

June 28, 2014 By Sheree

Aquifers of north Alabama map

This is the first in a series of posts where I will look at issues related to the protection of Alabama’s groundwater and how our aquifers and surface springs will likely be impacted by surface mining, quarrying, or similar extractive techniques. The Basic Question: How Will Groundwater Be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Geology, Water Protection Tagged With: ADEM, Alabama Environmental Protection, Alabama Geology, Groundwater, Hartselle Sandstone, PR Springs Utah, Regulation, Surface Water, Water Contamination

Alabama Environmental Regulation: A Very Simple Primer

March 22, 2014 By Sheree

Simple environmental regulatory chart

One of the questions raised at the Hatton public meeting had to do with regulatory authority for permitting and enforcing permits and environmental laws in Alabama. Environmental regulation is a complex area. It involves multiple federal and state agencies and lots of different federal and state … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alabama Politics Tagged With: ADEM, Alabama Environmental Protection, Environmental Permits

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