AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoWildlife Crossings: A Missouri wildlife connectivity study flags roads where deer collisions are common, including in urban areas like St. Louis and Kansas City—pushing for more animal crossings and safer infrastructure. Local Water Security: A new report warns municipal water systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, with lawmakers and water groups calling for stronger federal protections. Data Center Pressure in St. Louis County: County leaders held a public hearing on proposed data center rules as residents urged a moratorium, citing health concerns tied to nearby contamination sites. Pacific Data Center Pause: In nearby Franklin County, a $16 billion data center proposal near Pacific was withdrawn after the city approved a 12-month pause on new projects. Conservation Training: Missouri’s Master Naturalist course is open for registration in Kirksville, teaching wildlife, invasive species, native plants, and pond management. Climate Watch: Stacker reports some of the coldest Augusts in Missouri since 1895, while NOAA says July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded across the contiguous U.S. Invasive Plants: A Missouri-focused lawn guide warns about birdsfoot trefoil, an aggressive ground cover that can spread and is invasive in the state. Public Health: A multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak has surpassed 6,300 cases nationwide, with North Carolina reporting hundreds more.
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