AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInvasive Species Cleanup (Missouri): The Missouri National Recreational River will host a National Public Lands Day volunteer event Sept. 26 (8 a.m.-noon) to remove invasive eastern redcedar saplings on Green Island, with limited spots and gear provided. Rural Health & Community Capacity (Missouri): A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine was named Region 16 Hub Anchor for Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Program, covering Adair, Knox, Macon, and Shelby counties. Water Quality Planning (Springfield): Springfield is seeking public input on its updated stormwater management plan tied to its MS4 permit requirements. Climate & Pollution Risk (National): A new analysis says atrazine—linked to cancer and hormone disruption—contaminates about a quarter of U.S. river and stream miles, including drinking-water waterways. Wildlife & Urban Ecology (Research): New findings on eastern gray squirrels in Montreal link coat color patterns to local winter temperature, tree cover, and geography. Preparedness Month: September’s National Preparedness Month highlights community and homeowner steps to be ready for disasters.
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