Richmond and five neighboring counties remain under voluntary water-conservation measures as officials review James River flows, rainfall and state drought guidance during the week of August 3.
Chattanooga’s Stormwater Division is seeking bids for litter-capture devices and related services in the city’s stormwater system and local creeks. Sealed bids are due at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Birmingham is seeking private developers for a potential landfill-gas project at the Eastern Area and New Georgia landfills. Questions are due Aug. 7, and proposals are due Sept. 21.
Raleigh will end Stage 1 water restrictions Monday, Aug. 3, after Falls Lake reached 84% full, while officials continue urging efficient water use.
An Army safety investigation found crews skipped required procedures when a Black Hawk intentionally released fuel over populated areas near Phoenix Sky Harbor on Feb. 5.
A July 31, 2026 Los Angeles County notice warned people to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the entire Mother’s Beach swim area after recent samples exceeded state health standards.
Central Iowa Water Works returned to Stage 0 on July 27, ending Des Moines-area watering restrictions after a 193-day nitrate-removal operation. Lawn watering may resume, but conservation guidance remains.
Fort Collins has advanced a measure tied to former Prospect Energy well closures, with a second council reading scheduled for August 18 as Larimer County organizes a broader 50-well cleanup.
UNESCO’s July 25, 2026 inscription puts Georgia’s Okefenokee in a global conservation spotlight, but ownership, federal management and everyday refuge rules remain in place.
A July 29 Long Beach Public Works memorandum recommends a double-boom system at the Los Angeles River mouth, with construction estimated at $4.4 million to $7.7 million and annual operations and maintenance projected at up to $3.1 million.
South Jordan reported a 14% year-over-year drop in June culinary water use, exceeding the community’s 10% conservation goal while Level 2 conditions remain in effect.
Akron’s 2026 capital program allocates $70,000 to expand native-meadow work from Hardesty Park toward Memorial Parkway and Summit Lake, with changes to mowing, signage and park appearance expected as sites establish.
Methuen residents can preregister for a paid Black Earth Compost pickup service, but collection will not begin until enough households enroll.
HB 707 creates a seven-member committee, broadens landfill-siting criteria and pauses approvals for additional capacity until at least July 1, 2027, with Dalton remaining a key test.
NCDEQ is accepting written comments through October 2, 2026, on a proposed remedial action plan for the Angier Refuse Dump near 2200 Rawls Church Road.
Fort Worth is among the certified Texas Scenic Cities in a public-choice contest open through October 30, with the planned winner announcement set for November 12.
Arlington has confirmed oak wilt in one west Arlington post oak. Here’s what nearby homeowners should know about spread, symptoms, pruning and firewood.
Boston Public Health is urging people and pets to avoid Charles River contact between Kendrick St in Needham and Spring St in West Roxbury while testing continues.
Winston-Salem NC – Forsyth County issued a Code Orange ozone action day for July 17. Here’s who should limit exposure and what to do next time.
Pennsylvania DEP issued a statewide Code Purple PM2.5 alert for Friday, July 17. Here’s how Harrisburg residents should plan through Saturday.
Yonkers-area officials issued a Hudson River health warning after a July 3 power failure. Avoid full-body immersion at closed beaches; follow local closure updates.
A City health warning tied to MWRA’s Prison Point CSO (MWR203) told residents to avoid Charles River/Inner Harbor contact; it expired July 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM.
