community meeting with adem
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has called a Community Meeting on October 14th at 6:00pm at the Buckhorn High School cafeteria.
So, what does this mean exactly?
Due to the influx of calls and emails to both ADEM and the Madison County Commission, this public meeting has been granted. This is our community’s opportunity to speak and voice concerns with the state organization that will has approval authority for the proposed permit and has oversight of the monitoring and reporting of the proposed facility.
We know that a majority of the community is in opposition of this development, as evident by the large number of locals that have signed the community pledge/petition. But now is the chance to show the large numbers in person!
Come to the meeting in your Keep the Flint River Clean t-shirt
Educate yourself on the details of the permit and statements that have been made in assurance of the quality of this facility and the water it proposes to pour into the Flint River
Bring your kids with you! This affects people of all ages!
Make signs or plan to hold up one of ours! We have plenty made!
Be prepared to listen to what will hopefully be productive dialog between the community and ADEM.
Additional details about the meeting will be shared here as they become available.
Please come and show your support! See you there!
stand up and be heard:
Come Support the flint river at the County Commission Meeting
Wednesday, September 24th | 10:00 - 11:00 am
Madison County Courthouse | 100 Northside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
Friends, neighbors, and all who care about the future of Madison County:
The Madison County Commission will be discussing the wastewater project at next Wednesday’s meeting. This is a critical moment for our community — these discussions will impact public health, property values, water quality, and our environment for many years to come.
We need your presence in the room. Showing up isn’t just symbolic — when the Commission sees that citizens are paying attention and care deeply, it can make a difference.
Why It Matters
Public health & safety — Wastewater projects touch us all. Proper management and infrastructure are essential to avoid contamination, disease, and damage to our waterways.
Financial impact — Whether through rates, taxes, or potential penalties from failing systems, poor wastewater planning can cost everyone more.
Quality of life — Clean water, reliable service, and protection of our environment ensure our county is a place we’re all proud to call home.
Accountability — Decision-makers need to know that their constituents expect transparency, responsibility, and long-term thinking.
What You Can Do
Attend the meeting next Wednesday. Be there in person if you can. Bring friends, neighbors, anyone who cares.
Hold signs or wear something visible if you like — nothing fancy, just a visible show of solidarity helps.
Share this message — on social media, by word of mouth, in local groups. The more people who show up, the louder our voice.
Details
When: Wednesday, September 24th
Where: Madison County Courthouse | 100 Northside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 3rd Floor
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Notes: Be sure to arrive early to allow time for parking and security measures to enter the building.
Let’s make a strong showing. Let’s remind the Commission that this isn’t just an item on the agenda — it’s our lives, our environment, and our future.
Will you join us? Share & spread the word. See you there.
Sign up for public notice
Sign up for Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) public notice to be notified of upcoming public hearings that will address our concerns about the site for this waste management project.
Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Industrial/Municipal Branch Chief Scott Ramsey, PE has informed us that the large number of comments received during the Public Notice Period (June 18 - July 18, 2025) caused the Department to hold a public hearing. The date and time have not been finalized. The Department will post a notice on their website: https://adem.alabama.gov/public-notices . The extended public comment period and the notice of the hearing will be posted to the above website.
We encourage you to take the following action:
1. Sign up for the public notice through the ADEM website: https://adem.alabama.gov/public-notices
2. Continue to contact ADEM through: waste-permits@adem.alabama.gov
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