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The Fake Lakes are re-appearing. Show your opposition to the project by signing our petition!

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THE STRANGE CASE OF TENNIE WHITE

SPECIAL FROM THE INTERCEPT
THE STRANGE CASE OF TENNIE WHITE
Did the EPA Prosecute and Jail a Mississippi Lab Owner Because of Her Activism?

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NKRUMAH FRAZIER: A PASSION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

NOVEMBER 27TH, 2016
SPECIAL FROM THE CLARION LEDGER
Hattiesburg resident Nkrumah Frazier is a perfect example of what one can accomplish while following a passion. In Frazier's case, his love of nature, wildlife and community has led to not only a career in that field, but work with environmental organizations at home and around the country as well. The seeds of that passion were planted when he was a child, growing up on a family farm outside Soso in Jones County.
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GOOD, BAD NEWS FOR THE PEARL RIVER

GUEST EDITORIAL FROM ANDREW WHITEHURST
WATER PROGRAM DIRECTOR,
GULF RESTORATION NETWORK

The Water Resources Development Act funds water projects nationwide for the Army Corps of Engineers. Two sections of the 2016 act, now moving through Congress, concern the Pearl River in Louisiana and Mississippi. One is good; the other is not.

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SIERRA CLUB CONVENES SOLAR POWER ENERGY FORUM

The Mississippi Sierra Club recently convened a successful solar energy forum in Biloxi to educate the public on developments in solar energy in the state. The recent passage of​ ​a landmark Net Metering Rule​ ​​by the Mississippi Public Service Commission ​has set the stage for achieving the state's potential for solar energy, which is substantial. That potential is untapped, and could create a strong solar energy economy – one that will create high quality paying jobs, reduce utility costs for consumers, and provide energy independence for Mississippians.

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MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM COMING IN SPRING 2017

The Mississippi Sierra Club, as part of its Outdoor Adventures program, is sponsoring a master naturalist class next spring. The master naturalist class will be taught by Mississippi State University. The Master Naturalist Program provides natural resource training to individuals in exchange for outreach and service educational efforts in natural resources and environmental awareness programs in their communities.

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JOIN US FOR A KAYAK TRIP DOWN THE PEARL RIVER ON OCTOBER 8TH

SIGN UP TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT! The Mississippi Sierra Club is sponsoring our second kayak trip of the year October 8th. This time we will be traveling from the Reservoir down to LeFleur Bluff State Park, and we will be providing a guide to tell us about the river and the surrounding habitat.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULE: DEEPWATER HORIZON: SEPTEMBER 26 AND SEPTEMBER 28TH

THIS INFORMATION COURTESY OF MDEQ
There are two upcoming public meetings related to Deepwater Horizon oil spill restoration. The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Council) has released a proposed update to its 2013 Comprehensive Plan that provides important additional strategic guidance for the Council to follow as it makes decisions on funding future projects and activities.

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SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 18TH FOR THE MISSISSIPPI SOLAR ENERGY FORUM

Please JOIN US for a panel discussion on how communities, homeowners, and businesses can benefit from solar energy and what we can do to ensure its availability for all Mississippians.

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: SPIDER TRAIL HIKE

This month we start the second half of our Outdoor Adventures program. Join us at the Natural Science Museum where Dr. Brent Hendrixson of Millsaps College will teach us about arachnids as we explore their habitats along the trail. The event is free. Please register for the event here.

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