AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWater Quality Watch: A new Environment America report flags potentially unsafe fecal bacteria levels at 85% of 200+ monitored Missouri water sites in 2024-2025, including E. coli hits at Newton County’s Shoal Creek. Public Comment Deadline: The EPA is proposing to end DEF “deratements,” with public input due Aug. 29, aiming to keep farmers from losing crops when diesel emission fluid systems alert. Legal Climate: A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging New York’s greenhouse gas reporting rules, saying the court lacks personal jurisdiction over the New York officials. Livestock & Water Concerns: Neighbors in the Sarcoxie Prairie area say Missouri lacks poultry CAFO density limits and setbacks, after notices for multiple new broiler operations near their homes sparked a push for change. Severe Weather Alert: Missouri authorities warn of a damaging wind risk Wednesday, with the highest threat in the southern half of the state. River & Wildlife: MDC is stocking thousands of alligator gar in southeast Missouri streams as part of ongoing restoration, and it’s also set for its free “Day on the River” Sept. 26 in Cape Girardeau. Cleanups: Missouri River Relief’s Big Muddy Clean Sweep returns Sept. 26-29 near Cooper’s Landing, part of a 60-day, 200-mile trash cleanup effort.
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