AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLake Champlain Science: UVM researchers aboard the R/V Marcelle Melosira are sampling for cyanobacteria to better understand which blooms become harmful, with scientists pointing to phosphorus/nitrogen, hot weather, and post-storm conditions as key drivers. Wildlife Connectivity: A Vermont-linked discussion highlights how wildlife crossings are gaining momentum worldwide as research mounts that animals actually use them, and a U.S. bill aims to make the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program permanent. Workforce Tech Education: Community College of Vermont (CCV) will join the Metallica Scholars Initiative again, expanding IT/cybersecurity scholarships for the 2026-27 year. Local Agriculture & Water Quality: Vermont officials say composting is the preferred way to handle dead livestock, but a case in Highgate shows how setback rules can trigger neighbor disputes and require variances. Energy Policy Watch: West Virginia’s upcoming PSC meetings and hearings could influence long-term energy plans and consumer costs, underscoring how utility decisions ripple into affordability. Chemicals & Health: A new PFAS “forever chemicals” explainer revisits where these substances show up in everyday products and why exposure remains a concern.
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