AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat Dome Risk: Missouri is in a brutal stretch of high heat and humidity tied to a stalled high-pressure “heat dome,” raising the odds of heat illness and stressing outdoor workers. Mississippi River Fish Die-Off: Dead carp along the Mississippi near St. Charles County are being blamed on warm water, low river levels, and low oxygen—conditions invasive silver and bighead carp can’t handle as well as native fish. Wildlife Science in Missouri: A Boone and Crockett-backed wildlife professorship at UW-Stevens Point highlights the push for more science-based wildlife management, including black bear conservation. Conservation on Private Land: University of Missouri Extension is urging Missouri landowners to improve forest and woodland habitat for birds, pointing to steep long-term bird declines. Local Clean Air Funding: Ameren Missouri’s clean air bus program is bringing more electric school buses to eastern Missouri, with grants tied to removing older buses from fleets. Public Health Watch: Jefferson County food inspections for the week of Aug. 2 show routine scores ranging from 80–100, with multiple facilities citing sanitation and storage issues. Community Inclusion: Special Olympics Missouri and partners launched “Camp Beyond,” a six-week inclusive summer camp in Jefferson City aimed at giving families relief and kids a chance to play together.
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