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Texas Waterfowl Gear Can Carry Invasives and a $500 Fine
Texas waterfowl gear can move invasive plants and mussel larvae between lakes. Compare cleaning steps, legal drain rules and the $500 violation risk.
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Louisiana Waste Rules Face a November 4 Comment Deadline
Louisiana waste rules HW142, SW077 and SW079 accept written comments through 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Compare each proposal and its submission method.
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Florida Algal Bloom Report Maps Five Observed Sites
Florida's algal bloom report found visible conditions at five of 17 sites. Compare current toxin results and satellite observations by waterbody.
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Louisiana Air Quality Forecast Shows Moderate Particles
The Louisiana air quality forecast keeps PM2.5 Moderate in six regions Friday while ozone is Good statewide. Compare all eight regions and AQI levels.
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Pensacola Injection-Well Meeting Moves to Nov. 17
The Pensacola injection-well meeting is Nov. 17 from 3-6 p.m. Central. Review the draft permit, three wells and the Nov. 23 comment deadline.
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South Central Texas Flood Watch Covers Thursday and Friday
A South Central Texas flood watch covers western counties Thursday and Friday, with 1 to 2 inches of rain and isolated totals near 4…
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Florida Bat Exclusion Window Is Open After Maternity Season
Florida bat exclusion is legal after maternity season when devices stay up four nights and temperatures remain above 50 degrees. See the rules.
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Mississippi Burn Bans Expand Across Four Counties
Mississippi burn bans expanded across four counties Oct. 26-27. Compare active dates, listed exemptions and orders scheduled to expire soon.
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Alabama Red Snapper Season: 2 Rules After Oct. 26
The Alabama red snapper season split changed Oct. 26. See which vessels closed, which trips remain open and the reporting rules anglers need.
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Alabama Rip Current Warning: 5 Urgent Beach Safety Steps
An Alabama rip current warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. Oct. 26. Check the affected coast, marine conditions and five official safety steps.
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Central Alabama Weather: Calm 7-Day City Forecast
Central Alabama weather stays mostly dry through Oct. 31. Compare Birmingham, Montgomery, Prattville and Clanton conditions and daily planning points.
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Alabama Deer Season 2026: 5 Critical Zone Dates
Alabama deer season 2026 dates differ across five zones. Compare current archery rules, youth dates, gun starts and mandatory Game Check duties.
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Montgomery Food Truck Festival: 5 Easy Visitor Tips
The Montgomery Food Truck Festival runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Patterson Field. Check the location, weather, entertainment, and trip tips.
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Cyan Lights on Self-Driving Cars: 5 Critical Facts
Cyan lights on self-driving cars could gain a federal standard under a new NHTSA proposal. Learn what the optional marker means and how to…
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Alabama Winter Outlook 2026-27: Rain, Temperature and Drought
Alabama's winter outlook for 2026-27 favors wetter conditions and drought improvement. Compare NOAA's rain and temperature signals and update date.