MDEQ

08/30/2026

Reminder to join our geologists in Meadville this coming Saturday for the next .

Calling all fossil fans!

Have a fossil, rock or interesting find you’ve always wondered about? Bring it to the Franklin County Fossil Road Show on Saturday, Sept. 5, in Meadville.

MDEQ Office of Geology geologist James Starnes will join George Phillips, paleontology curator at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, to help identify fossils, rocks and other finds and share a little of Mississippi’s prehistoric past.

The event is free and open to all ages, so bring your discoveries — and your questions!

Where: Meadville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
When: Saturday, Sept. 5 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

See the flyer for additional details.

08/28/2026

Something unexpected was hiding in the gravel of Blueskin Creek.

During a routine geologic survey in Jefferson County, MDEQ scientists uncovered 16 fossilized shell fragments. But these weren’t from just any turtles, and what they revealed offers a glimpse into a Mississippi landscape very different from the one we know today.

How old are they? What kind of turtles left them behind? And what can they tell us about how Mississippi has changed over time?

Uncover the story in this week’s :
https://www.mdeq.ms.gov/geology/fossil-friday/

08/25/2026

MDEQ Recognizes 2026 enHance Members

We are recognizing 10 organizations from across the state as members of its 2026 enHance Environmental Stewardship Program. enHance is a voluntary stewardship program that recognizes committed environmental leaders who accomplish goals beyond the standard regulatory requirements.

https://www.mdeq.ms.gov/mdeq-recognizes-2026-enhance-members/

08/24/2026

Save the date: Hazardous Waste Disposal Day coming up October 3 in Madison the City!

Mark your calendars for Hazardous Waste Disposal Day on October 3. Check out the list of items that will be accepted and those that will not. Please adhere to any limits, and be advised that you will not be able to watch your documents being shredded - the shredder will not be loaded until a bin is full. There is no charge for disposal of the acceptable items.

08/24/2026

It’s Map Monday!

What lies beneath portions of Chickasaw and Clay counties? MDEQ’s Office of Geology and Mississippi State University have teamed up to help answer that question with the new Sparta 7.5-minute geologic quadrangle map.

The project fills an important gap in Mississippi’s detailed geologic mapping while giving the next generation of professional geologists valuable hands-on experience.

Explore the geology of northwest Mississippi and download the new map for free: https://www.mdeq.ms.gov/geology/map-monday/ .

08/21/2026

We’re just minutes away from the 2026 enHance Workshop & Awards Luncheon!

There’s still time to join us! Registration is available at the door, so come celebrate environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the outstanding accomplishments of this year’s enHance members.

We look forward to seeing you here!

08/21/2026

What do the bluffs of Vicksburg, waterfalls near the Mississippi River and the Brandon Amphitheater have in common?

Their stories are written in the 30-million-year-old limestones of the Vicksburg Group—rock layers that preserve traces of the last warm sea to cover Mississippi.

This week’s takes us into the field, where a striking fossil discovery offers a glimpse into one of the ancient marine ecosystems preserved beneath our feet. Learn more: https://www.mdeq.ms.gov/geology/fossil-friday/ .

08/20/2026

Lauderdale County residents: Mark your calendars for Solid Waste Amnesty Day!

Residents who live outside the Meridian city limits may dispose of eligible household waste at no charge from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Lauderdale County Road Department, 210 Windmill Drive.

Accepted items include paint, pesticides, used oil, appliances, electronics, batteries, tires and other materials not typically accepted through residential garbage service.

For more information, contact Daniel Mabry, Lauderdale County solid waste enforcement officer, at 601-816-9723.

08/20/2026

Celebrating environmental leadership in Mississippi!

The annual enHance Environmental Stewardship Workshop & Awards Luncheon returns Friday, August 21, bringing together businesses, organizations, universities and environmental professionals from across the state.

This year’s program will showcase innovative approaches to sustainability, natural resource conservation, waste reduction and pollution prevention while recognizing the outstanding members of the 2026 enHance Class.

• Sheraton Flowood – The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center
• 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Learn, connect and help us celebrate environmental excellence in Mississippi.

Register at https://efficientpl.com/events

08/17/2026

Five days until the 2026 enHance Workshop & Awards Luncheon!

Join MDEQ on Friday, August 21, for a day of ideas, innovation and recognition centered on environmental stewardship.

Attendees will hear about:
• Sustainability initiatives
• Waste reduction practices
• Pollution prevention case studies
• Regulatory updates
• The 2026 enHance Class

The program will also highlight creative measures being implemented by local companies, organizations and universities to achieve their sustainability goals.

• Sheraton Flowood – The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center
• 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Register at https://efficientpl.com/events or join us by registering on site.