Micah Six Eight Mission

06/10/2026

🟢 Air Quality Update for Southwest Louisiana: Today’s PM2.5 readings across Sulphur, Westlake, and Lake Charles are currently in the green “Good” range, with most local monitors showing low particle pollution levels.

Cleaner air days matter for our families, children, seniors, and local wildlife too. Healthy air helps protect pollinators, wetlands, and the ecosystems that support Southwest Louisiana communities.

06/10/2026

☀️ Join us for a Community Voices + Coterie Council session focused on heat, health, air quality, infrastructure, and environmental conditions. As summer temperatures rise, communities across our region face increasing concerns.

📅 Thursday, June 18, 📍 Sulphur Regional Library
Coterie Council @ 5:30 PM
Community Voices @ 6:00 PM

Createing space for residents, advocates, and community leaders to share experiences, discuss concerns, and explore solutions together.
✨ Open community discussion
✨ All Southwest Louisiana voices welcome
✨ Learn about heat, air quality, and community health
✨ Explore ways to protect the vulnerable during extreme

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06/09/2026

💧 Clean, reliable water is more than a utility—it's essential for public health, quality of life, and thriving communities. Every resident deserves access to safe water they can trust.

06/09/2026

🌿 Healthy wetlands don't happen by accident. Scientists use research, monitoring, and restoration tools to track marsh growth, water flow, and ecosystem health across Louisiana's coast. 💚

06/09/2026

🦟 Monitoring mosquito populations helps protect public health and create healthier outdoor spaces across . 💚

06/09/2026

🚨 TODAY is the final day to submit comments regarding the proposed Chemical Waste Management Lake Charles hazardous waste permit renewal. Every comment helps demonstrate community concern and demand accountability regarding groundwater protection, flooding safeguards, hazardous waste oversight, and long-term environmental impacts in Southwest Louisiana.

Written comments must be received by 4:30 PM today.
Public Hearing is 6 PM, at West Cal Arena & Events Center
401 Arena Road, Sulphur, LA 7066

📧 Submit comments: [email protected]
Subject Line: Chemical Waste Management Lake Charles Permit Renewal, Activity Number 742, Permit Number LAD 000 777 201-OP-RN-2, PER20200006

Be the Change Southwest Louisiana Needs Strong communities don’t happen by accident. They are built by people who speak up, show up, and stand together. At Micah 6:8 Mission, we work every day to protect the health, safety, and future of Southwest Louisiana. Through environmental justice, disaster...

06/08/2026

💬 "You do not need to be a scientist, attorney, or expert to submit a public comment. Personal experiences with flooding, pollution, drainage issues, odors, industrial activity, or environmental concerns matter and help strengthen the public record."

As Executive Director of Micah 6:8 Mission, I encourage residents to participate in this process. Southwest Louisiana communities already face cumulative industrial impacts, and residents deserve meaningful environmental review and protections that prioritize public health, waterways, wetlands, and future generations.

— Elder Cynthia Robertson
Executive Director, Micah 6:8 Mission

*There has also been some confusion regarding the public hearing schedule. The official public notice states that written comments must be received by 4:30 PM on June 9, 2026, while the public hearing is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM that evening at the West Cal Arena & Events Center. We encourage residents to submit comments early and attend the hearing if possible. Your voice matters, and public participation is an important part of the permitting process.

📧 Submit comments: [email protected]

Subject Line:Chemical Waste Management Lake Charles Permit Renewal, Activity Number 742, Permit Number LAD 000 777 201-OP-RN-2, PER20200006

06/08/2026

🟡 Air Quality Update – Southwest Louisiana: Air quality remains in the Moderate range across most local monitors today. Current PM2.5 readings range from 41–56, with the highest readings near Mossville and Westlake. While conditions are not unhealthy, Moderate air quality can still affect sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and those with asthma or respiratory conditions.

06/05/2026

⚠️ Only 5 Days Left to Submit Comments: The Chemical Waste Management Lake Charles hazardous waste permit renewal is currently under review, and community members still have time to make their voices heard. Hazardous waste facilities play an important role in managing industrial waste, but residents also deserve transparency, strong environmental oversight, and confidence that groundwater, wetlands, and surrounding communities are protected.

Questions many residents are asking include:
• How are hazardous waste facilities protected during hurricanes and flooding?
• What safeguards are in place to protect groundwater and nearby waterways?
• How is long-term environmental monitoring conducted?
• What measures help prevent contamination and accidental releases?
Public participation is an important part of the permitting process.

📧 Submit comments: [email protected]
Subject Line: Chemical Waste Management Lake Charles Permit Renewal, Activity Number 742
Permit Number LAD 000 777 201-OP-RN-2, PER20200006

06/04/2026

Hands-On Sunday is this weekend! Join us at the Sulphur Regional Library to learn about natural mosquito repellent alternatives and healthier outdoor spaces for Southwest Louisiana families. This hands-on event is open to all ages and focuses on safer alternatives that protect pollinators, wildlife, and the environment while helping communities enjoy outdoor spaces during the summer months. Bring the kids, invite a friend, and come spend the afternoon learning and connecting with community.

📅 Sunday, June 7 | 2:00 PM📍 Sulphur Regional Library: 1160 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA 70663

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