AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMissouri Pollinator Habitat: Fort Leonard Wood is expanding “no-mow” areas to protect rare Ozark plants and create pollinator havens, with 83 acres set aside and new signage posted across the installation. Local Roads & Safety: MoDOT is seeking public input on safety upgrades to a four-mile stretch of U.S. 54 in Cole County after 227 crashes (2016-2025), including a plan to reduce crossings and realign westbound lanes. Data Centers vs. the Environment: Greene County is asking its Environmental Advisory Board to study potential data center impacts—energy use, water demand, emissions, and infrastructure—after Springfield approved a 120-day data center moratorium. Weather & Risk: Central Missouri’s July 4th storm outbreak is tied to a Mesoscale Convective System, and forecasters are watching for similar conditions again. Wildlife in the Ozarks: A black bear was spotted along Ozark’s Chadwick Flyer Trail, prompting “Be BearWise” reminders like securing trash and removing bird feeders. Invasive/Exotic Animal Alert: Searchers recovered a juvenile alligator (“Longview Lou”) from Longview Lake after a fisherman helped locate it, raising questions about escaped pets.
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