AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHerbicide Fallout: A new analysis of federal water data estimates atrazine at harmful levels across nearly 860,000 miles of U.S. rivers and streams, renewing scrutiny of the endocrine-disrupting herbicide. Missouri River Fight: North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and other governors oppose a 2026 law that would restrict Missouri River water diversions and exports without unanimous basin-state approval. Local Water Infrastructure: Missouri’s DNR awarded Belton $2.89 million to connect the Olson Acres subdivision to the city wastewater system, aiming to cut pollution from small struggling facilities. Greener Campuses: Missouri Western State University, MDC, Forest ReLeaf and Nestlé Purina plan a Sept. 30 tree planting to boost canopy coverage with native species. Wildlife & Habitat: Volunteers tagged monarchs in Missouri, tracking the butterflies’ migration; and Missouri experts warn bindweed control needs an integrated, patient approach. Clean Commute Push: Kansas City’s Green Commute Challenge invites residents to try carpooling and other lower-emission options through October. Prairie Change in the Midwest: Nebraska’s Nine-Mile Prairie shows more shrubs and trees than before, as climate and nitrogen shifts favor woody growth.
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