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"10 Years of Cleanup Bring Ocoee River Back To Life" [1]

"COPPER BASIN, Tenn. — A decade ago, the Ocoee River was dead — devoid of any insect or fish life that normally signals clean water."

Pollution [2]
Water & Oceans [3]
Public [4]
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Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press [6], 10/17/2011

FL Gov. Scott's Wildlife Appointee Committed Environmental Infractions [7]

To fill a seat on the state wildlife commission, Florida Republican Governor Rick Scott passed over aspirants with relevant experience and credentials and appointed a paving contractor with a record of environmental infractions.

Environmental Politics [8]
Public [4]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [5]
Source: St. Petersburg Times [9], 10/11/2011
October 14, 2011

DEADLINE: Scuba Diving Field Trip Offered by ORCA During the SEJ Conference in Miami. REGISTER BY OCTOBER 14th. [10]

Join marine biologist Dr. Sarah Frias-Torres, Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) fellow, and invited speaker at the SEJ conference, as she dives to film and study the goliath groupers. This trip is organized by Dr. Frias-Torres and is independent from the SEJ conference and outside the official program. However, to facilitate logistics, the fieldtrip is planned for Thursday October 20, which coincides with the conference official day tours. REGISTER BY OCTOBER 14th.

Other Events [11]
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Water & Oceans [3]
Fish & Fisheries [12]
Environmental Studies [13]
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Florida: "Agreement on Silver Springs Puts County in Charge" [14]

"The effort to reduce the rising pollution levels in Silver Springs could become the model for improving the health of freshwater springs statewide. Recently, Marion County commissioners approved an agreement with state environmental regulators that permits the county to lead the process to determine the ceiling for contaminants at the fabled site."

Environmental Politics [8]
Water & Oceans [3]
Public [4]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [5]
Source: Ocala Star-Banner [15], 10/03/2011

EPA Finalizes 15 Additional Superfund Sites, Proposes 11 More [16]

Sites in CA, GA, IL, IN, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OR, SC, TN, and TX received a final designation of Superfund status, meaning they are among the most toxic in the country, due to contamination from industrial operations, mining, military activities, landfills, and other sources.

SEJ Publication Types: 
TipSheet [17]
Topics on the Beat: 
Pollution [2]
Chemicals [18]
Region: 
California [19]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [20]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [21]
Northwest (OR WA) [22]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [5]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [23]
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Public [4]
October 22, 2011

NAHJ Workshop: Video for Print Reporters [24]

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is convening a Spanish-language workshop in Miami, during SEJ's 21st Annual Conference, for reporters to learn video and audio skills. Open to SEJ conference attendees and NAHJ members only.

Workshops and Fellowships [25]
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Journalism & Media [26]
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October 22, 2011

NAHJ Panel: Galápagos: Challenges for the Evolution of Journalism in the Islands Darwin Made Famous [27]

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is convening a panel in Miami, during SEJ's 21st Annual Conference, on the Galápagos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site standing at a critical crossroad. This panel of Latino journalists, including residents of the archipelago, will explore the need to create professional and uncensored media outlets and help Galapagueños become better informed about what’s at stake. Open to SEJ conference attendees and NAHJ members only.

Other Events [11]
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Public [4]
Topics on the Beat: 
Planning & Growth [28]
People & Population [29]
Journalism & Media [26]
Region: 
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [5]

TVA Public Relations Staff Edited Engineer's Report on Failed Coal-Ash Dam [30]

Dam inspections began before the Dec. 2008 spill incident of 5.4 million cubic yards of coal-ash slurry in Tennessee. Afterward, the initial draft engineer's report of the pre-spill inspection noted several eroded areas needed to be fixed "immediately;" the word was subsequently struck from the report.

SEJ Publication Types: 
WatchDog TipSheet [31]
Topics on the Beat: 
Disasters [32]
Energy & Fuel [33]
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Public [4]
November 16, 2011

Tackling Tomorrow's Energy Challenges Today: A Southeastern Symposium at Duke University [34]

The Southeastern United States is faced with several energy transitions in the coming years. This day-long symposium in Durham, NC will discuss these issues, identify crucial information gaps, and plot future directions for research and outreach.

Other Events [11]
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Public [4]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [35]
Science [36]
Pollution [2]
Policy [37]
Planning & Growth [28]
Natural Resources [38]
Laws & Regulations [39]
Environmental Politics [8]
Environmental Health [40]
Energy & Fuel [33]
Climate Change [41]
Region: 
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Florida Court Won't Order OSHA To Withhold Images of Orca-Trainer Death [42]

Judge Gregory Presnell ruled that the federal Freedom of Information Act did not allow an injunction before the agency itself had made its decision on whether to release the records.

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WatchDog TipSheet [31]
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Laws & Regulations [39]
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