Joint Efforts Underway to Remove Debris for Douglas Lake Following Tropical Storm Helene

Nov 07, 2024 at 01:09 pm by WGNS News

Local, state, and federal partners have begun coordinated efforts to clear debris from Douglas Lake following the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Leading this critical rec.... Read More

Kroger's "Heritage Farms Dairy" Receives EPA Fine

Sep 30, 2024 at 07:26 pm by WGNS

Atlanta, GA – A Murfreesboro business is one of eleven (1 of 11) southeastern US firms receiving Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fines for alleged violations.... Read More

Auto Emission Testing Has Ended in Rutherford County and 4-Other Counties

Jan 28, 2022 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—It all ended just 14-days into the New Year... and now Rutherford County is sitting at 14-days into the change dealing with auto emission testing.... Read More

EPA Releases Bold National Strategy to Transform Recycling in America

Nov 15, 2021 at 02:41 pm by WGNS

On Monday (11/15/2021), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2021 National Recycling Strategy to tackle major recycling challenges facing the.... Read More

Nissan in Smyrna Named 2020 ENERGY STARĀ® Certified Manufacturing Plant

Mar 19, 2021 at 11:34 am by WGNS

Nissan North America in Smyrna was among seven manufacturing plants that recently earned the ENERGY STAR certification in Tennessee.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E.... Read More

EPA Approves Emergency Exemption for Antiviral Air Treatment

Jan 18, 2021 at 07:39 am by WGNS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced approval of an emergency exemption request for use of Grignard Pure, as an additional tool in limited u.... Read More

Is there a Cap on Residential Development in Murfreesboro due to Treated Discharge Water?

Jan 14, 2021 at 11:32 am by WGNS

As Murfreesboro continues to grow in leaps and bounds, it equals concern over water and sewer capacity. But, the real issue is the discharge of treated water, as explained by.... Read More

EPA Announces Grant to Support Safe Pesticide Use Outreach

Jul 20, 2020 at 05:30 am by WGNS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant opportunity for projects that promote safe pesticide use. The recipient will receive an estimated $1.2 million.... Read More