AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEndangered Species Act Review: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is starting a 12-month status review for the plains spotted skunk after new data and a petition from Grasslands Unlimited, with the species found across much of the Great Plains including Missouri. Data Center Water Pressure: Nebraska’s new law will force data centers to report annual water use and power demand, as drought concerns grow; the debate is spilling into Missouri too, where Callaway County held an open house for a proposed data center and residents are weighing environmental impacts. Local Enforcement on Natural Resources: Federal agents served search warrants at two southwest Missouri hardwood businesses tied to alleged natural resource law violations, including Missouri Walnut near Neosho and D&D Hardwoods near Racine. Drinking Water Funding: Missouri DNR awarded Jasper a $364,000 no-interest planning and design loan for drinking water improvements, aiming for a larger $3.5 million construction project starting in 2027. Wildlife Safety Reminder: St. Louis County health officials say bat encounters peak in summer and warn residents not to touch bats with bare hands after a local man needed rabies shots following an encounter. Water Infrastructure Policy: A bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) cleared a key committee vote, including flood and storm risk management and Missouri River-related priorities.
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