Alabama environment

Some of the biggest changes we've seen the current administration make is on legislation and regulations regarding environmental issues. A lot of protections have changed or gone away completely, and projects that could negatively impact the earth are getting approved easier. Alabama is no exception- the state legislature just this year passed a bill that says the state cannot impose stricter environmental regulations than the feds. But what is environmental law? Why does it matter? Why do so many people care, why should I care? William Andreen has answers to all of that and more. The Professor Emeritus of Law at Alabama, Professor Andreen has been studying environmental law for decades. He's here to help us better understand what these laws are, and what we stand to lose if we get rid of them.

Mississippians have until Tuesday to intervene in a proposal for a natural gas pipeline that would span nearly the full width of the state. The pipeline, called the “Mississippi Crossing Project,” would start in Greenville, cross through Humphreys, Holmes, Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Lauderdale and Clarke counties and end near Butler, Alabama, stretching nearly 208 miles.

A Mobile nonprofit is offering opportunities to learn about a prominent ecosystem on the state’s shorelines. The Alabama Coastal Foundation has announced its Wetlands Compliance Workshops are set for August 8 and August 20 respectively.

Freshwater Land Trust (FLT) is thrilled to announce the acquisition of 366 acres on a peninsula situated at the confluence of the Mulberry Fork, Locust Fork, and Black Warrior River. The land, located in west Jefferson County, is covered in a forest of pines, sweetgum, and white oaks, with minimal invasive species on it.

The deadline is fast approaching for interested participants to apply for a summer internship with an environmental nonprofit organization based out of Mobile. The Alabama Coastal Foundation works to improve and protect Alabama's coastal environment through cooperation, education and participation.

Alabama joins the globe in celebrating the 54th annual Earth Day on April 22. The state has something for everybody, whether that’s the Appalachian Mountains, Cathedral Caverns or Gulf coast beaches. The state’s nine national parks offer a unique experience of variety and biological diversity.

The application deadline is approaching for interested Alabama 6th and 7th grade students to apply to the Estuary Corps Middle School Program. Middle school students are invited to engage in activities that explore and improve the Mobile Bay Estuarine system during the three-day program.

Earth Day is celebrated during the month of April, but there are also several other free events happening throughout coastal Alabama this month to help people learn about and appreciate the local environment.

The backcountry trails of Alabama’s Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores are being featured at a nine-mile scenic cycling event. Tickets are now on sale for the 15th annual Good Life Bicycle Ride taking place throughout the month of May.

The City of Gulf Shores is partnering with Gulf Shores City Schools to host the inaugural “Gulf Shores Gives Back Day,” a day of service for the Gulf Shores community. The events kick off on Thursday, March 14, at 8:30 a.m. with a pep rally on the practice field of Gulf Shores Middle School.