Category: Environment
JeffCo To Renew Stream Testing Program
Water is tested at streams across the county.
Residents Voice Their Concerns in Meeting About Regional Climate Action Plan
Nearly two dozen people assembled to talk about their concerns and priorities for the environment in the future as the city of Birmingham leads construction of a Central Alabama Climate Action Plan.
Birmingham Calls for Community Ideas to Build a Sustainability Plan
The city is launching a community engagement effort to seek input from the public as it develops the plan.
Severe Weather Expected Monday Morning, Area Schools Announce Plans
Birmingham and Jefferson County both sit in an area of enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) as of the 5:22 p.m. update from the National Weather Service Birmingham on Sunday evening.
Alabama Prepares for Severe Weather This Weekend
The severe weather threat for all 67 counties has led to a state of emergency declaration by Gov. Ivey and several events throughout the metropolitan area being canceled or rescheduled.
New Birmingham Office Aims to Prepare Before the Next Disaster Strikes
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina spurred the head of the city’s new Office of Sustainability and Resilience to look for ways to avoid such tragedies in the future.
City Considers Grant To Explore Solar Power
The city may apply for a federal grant to study opportunities for solar-energy projects. Read more.
A Place for Open Space: Residents Hear About Ordinance That Establishes Open Space Districts
City staffers briefed the public on three new planned districts for differing levels of parks and open spaces. Read more.
A Canopy of Protection: Initiative Plants Trees to Shield Urban Heat Islands
In the face of rising temperatures and enduring environmental inequities, Cool Green Trees is reshaping Birmingham’s urban landscape one tree at a time. Read more.
Catch It If You Can: New ‘Litter Gitter’ Installed to Capture Trash Before It Reaches Bayview Lake
Jefferson County installed its fifth device to collect trash from area waterways, this one on Village Creek to keep trash out of Bayview Lake. Read more.
