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Bredesen Announces Recovery Act Grants for 10 Tennessee Drinking Water Systems

Released on Mon, Sep 14, 2009 - 12:45 pm under

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that 10 small drinking water systems will receive Drinking Water Mentoring Initiative grants funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grants will provide free training materials and $15,100 in salary support to help the systems hire and train the next generation of drinking water professionals in Tennessee.

Nine Tennessee Sites Added to the National Register of Historic Places

Released on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 - 8:07 am under

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Historical Commission has announced nine Tennessee sites have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. It is part of a nationwide program that coordinates and supports efforts to identify, evaluate and protect historic resources. The Tennessee Historical Commission administers the program in Tennessee.

Tire Gauge Giveaway Promotes Clean Air Efforts in Tennessee

Released on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 - 9:03 am under
3,000 free tire gauges to be distributed in Middle Tennessee
 
NASHVILLE – The Department of Environment and Conservation is partnering with Envirotest to raise awareness and educate the community about the role properly inflated tires can play in a cleaner, healthier environment.

Bredesen Announces Second Round of Water and Wastewater Projects to Receive Recovery Act Funding

Released on Thu, Sep 03, 2009 - 10:32 am under

Nine Communities and Two Utility Districts Receive Funding, Additional Projects on Horizon

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that nine communities and two utility districts have been approved to receive low-interest loans for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. The funding comes from a combination of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the State Revolving Fund Loan Program. Forty percent of the funding is in the form of principal forgiveness, which does not have to be repaid.

This is the second round of Recovery Act grants and loans to be approved under the State Revolving Fund program.
 

Recycling Equipment Grants Available; Grant Applications Due Oct. 15

Released on Tue, Sep 01, 2009 - 7:28 am under

NASHVILLE – The Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Solid Waste Management is accepting grant applications for Recycling Equipment grants. Grant applications are due Oct. 15, 2009.

Environment and Conservation Announces Two Enforcement Cases Concerning Air Quality Violations

Released on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - 7:54 am under
Notable case involving Stabilit America, Inc. reaches record $600,000 settlement
 
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced today two recent enforcement orders involving violations of the Tennessee Air Quality Control Act.

Fall Creek Falls State Park Announces Mountaineer Folk Festival

Released on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 - 1:50 pm under
31st Annual Event Slated for September 11-13
 
NASHVILLE – Fall Creek Falls State Park will host its 31st Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival Sept. 11-13, offering a weekend of traditional music, country cooking, pioneer skills demonstrations and more than 100 craft booths.

Fort Loudoun State Park and the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum to Present the Great Island Festival

Released on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 - 12:58 pm under
September 12-13 Festival Will Take Visitors Back in Time
 
VONORE, Tenn. – The Fort Loudoun State Historic Park and the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum are partnering for the Great Island Festival, slated for September 12-13, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day.

11 Counties Eligible to Receive State Recycling Rebates

Released on Wed, Aug 19, 2009 - 9:31 am under
Funds Encourage the State’s Top Waste Generators to Increase Recycling Options
 
NASHVILLE – The Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Solid Waste Management is notifying 11 counties and their municipalities that generate the most waste in Tennessee that they are eligible for recycling rebates based on their final 2008 waste generation reporting data.

Bredesen Announces Recovery Act Funding Available for Clean Diesel Technology

Released on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 - 12:15 pm under

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that Tennessee motor carriers can apply for grant rebates to help pay for clean diesel technology for their long-haul trucks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing Tennessee with $1.73 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to supplement the state’s Idle Smart Clean Diesel Grant program.

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