Arkansas Environmental Service Firms: Terracon Acquires Flat Earth Archeology of Arkansas
September 13, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Terracon has acquired Flat Earth Archeology of Arkansas (“Flat Earth”). Flat Earth is stated to provide archaeology and cultural resources management and compliance services to clients in Arkansas and the surrounding region. Flat Earth is a Firm describing itself as offering: …professional…
Safe Drinking Water Act/Environment: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Proposed Director's Order and Assessment
September 13, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued a September 5th Proposed Director’s Order and Assessment (“Order”) to the City of Dayton, Tennessee addressing alleged violations of the Tennessee Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. See Director’s Order No. DWS24-0059. The…
Nitrogen/Wastewater Treatment Plant: U.S. EPA Environmental Appeals Board Petition Filed Challenging Washington NPDES Permit
September 12, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Northwest Environmental Advocates (“NWEA”) filed a September 7th Petition for Review (“Petition”) before the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Environmental Appeals Board challenging a Clean Water Act National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Permit issued…
9th Annual Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit: Conway, Arkansas - November 8th
September 12, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The 9th Annual Arkansas Environmental Summit (“Summit”) will be held in Conway, Arkansas on November 8th. The event will be held in Worsham Hall at Hendrix College. The Summit is described as a one-day event designed: …to bring together activists, regulators, elected officials, students…
Agricultural Conservation Easements: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Announces Year 2025 Funding
September 12, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (“NRCS”) issued a September news release announcing funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (“ACEP”) for fiscal year 2025. The NRCS describes the program as assisting landowners and other eligible…