NOTICES:
April 9, 2013 -You may have noticed the odor of smoke the last couple of days. There have been numerous planned and unplanned, legal and illegal fires in Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick and Henderson Counties the last couple of days.
Farmers are burning off crop residue and getting rid of driftwood and in areas where burning is less strictly regulated, there have been numerous fires. Unfortunately, the Evansville EPA can’t take any actions unless the fires are within our jurisdiction (City of Evansville and 4 miles beyond City limits, but not outside of Vanderburgh County).
If you suspect or know that the fire is within Evansville EPA’s jurisdiction and are concerned for your health or public safety, please call 9-1-1. Ask the Central Dispatch operator to send Evansville EPA a copy of any reports and also call us and leave a message.
If smoke becomes thick or affects your breathing, go inside and limit your exertion until it passes. Call your medical provider if you think you should.
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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), in cooperation with the Lieutenant Governor’s Office of Energy Development, the Indiana Department of Administration, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, is seeking nominations for the 2013 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence (due by April 19th).
2013 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence
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Free Environmental Training Available
IDEM will be offering a free, intensive introductory environmental management course for environmental professionals. The Environmental Management 101 (E101) course will provide working professionals with a basic understanding of environmental regulations to effectively manage affairs in their workplace.
Environmental Management 101
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For more information about air quality issues, click on the Air Quality / Alert sections in the menu to the left.