Tag: Alan Parks

The fully automated water recycling system uses and recycles about 14,000 gallons of water per minute to separate sand fines. Photo by Kevin Yanik

The industry reacts to the new WOTUS definition

January 24, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

Aggregate producers were quick to weigh in on the Environmental Protection Agency’s replacement Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, which should ease the burden they felt from a previous definition.

Mining at Memphis Stone & Gravel’s Sawyer Property in DeSoto County, Mississippi, was completed within the last several years. Photo: Kevin Yanik

Making a case for a mine permit

November 23, 2018 By Kevin Yanik

Memphis Stone & Gravel’s Alan Parks details the growing difficulties producers face to obtain necessary permits while offering some practical strategies that can position others for success.

Combating NIMBY groups

November 1, 2018 By Kevin Yanik

A conversation with Memphis Stone & Gravel’s Alan Parks sheds light on the tremendous challenges aggregate producers face when it comes to permitting.

Photo courtesy of Memphis Stone & Gravel

Aggregate operation opens new flagship plant

September 14, 2016 By Carl Emigh

Memphis Stone & Gravel opens its new flagship plant in northern Mississippi.

Producer expresses concerns over proposed EPA water rule

July 30, 2014 By Kevin Yanik

Alan Parks, vice president of Memphis Stone & Gravel Co. in Memphis, Tenn., testified at a congressional hearing […]

Congress hears testimony on EPA water rule

May 29, 2014 By PQ Staff

Memphis Stone & Gravel Co. Vice President Alan Parks testified before a Congressional hearing on the small business […]