EPA Tightens Engine Standards on Surf and Turf

Cathy Milbourn - Environmental Protection Agency

Date: 9/5/2008

(Washington D.C. - Sept. 4, 2008) From lawn mowers and weed trimmers, to personal watercraft and speedboats, gas-powered engines will soon contribute to healthier and cleaner air for Americans. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set strict new standards for gas-powered lawn equipment and marine engines… Read More

Martin Site Visit and FERC NEPA Scoping Meetings

Media Relations - Alabama Power

Date: 9/2/2008

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will be conducting the Martin Relicensing Scoping Meetings on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at the Betty Carol Graham Center on the campus of Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City. A scoping meeting is a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)… Read More

Marine Police to increase "3 Lakes" enforcement

Press Release - Alabama Dept. of Consv. and Natural Resources

Date: 8/27/2008

Alabama Marine Police officials will increase enforcement efforts of the "3 Lakes Law" - the Alabama statute restricting the maximum length and speed of certain vessels using Lake Martin, Lake Harris (Wedowee) and Weiss Lake. "We're going to start actively identifying those vessels in violation, give them a warning and… Read More

One Fatality in Alabama Related to Tropical Storm Fay

Staff Writer - The Clanton Advertiser

Date: 8/25/2008

ELMORE COUNTY- The Alabama Emergency Management Agency and Elmore County Emergency Management Agency are confirming one fatality related to what was Tropical Storm Fay. A 33-year old male drowned Saturday on Lake Martin, near Dopson’s Point. According to family members the victim was in the water when rough wind and… Read More

Water wars could be near an end; state experts say Alabama may be a winner in deal

Markeshia Ricks - Montgomery Advertiser

Date: 8/20/2008

Alabama, Florida and Georgia have been waging a water war for 18 years, but a cease-fire may be in sight. Alabama experts not only be­lieve that the courts may finally determine the states' water rights in the next two years, but that Alabama might be one of the winners in the war. Negotiations between the Re­… Read More