AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClean Water Watch: Environment America says potentially unsafe fecal contamination showed up at 85% of monitored Missouri recreational waterways, based on 2024-2025 testing—raising fresh concerns for swimmers and boaters. Wildlife & Health: A new study finds mice may drive Lyme disease risk more than deer, with mouse numbers linked to tick increases and the mix of animals affecting how many ticks carry the bacteria. Ag & Water Quality: MU researchers are testing underground “blind inlets” to cut nutrient and sediment runoff from farms while improving drainage efficiency. Outdoor Economy: A University of Missouri Extension report estimates outdoor recreation brings in $10.67B to Missouri’s economy and supports tens of thousands of jobs. Missouri Deer Rules: MDC updates the 2026-27 deer season, including a lower antlered buck limit for most nonresidents, earlier youth hunting dates, and changes to chronic wasting disease management and sampling. Weather Alert: Mid-Missouri faces a First Alert Weather Day risk for strong to severe storms Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with the main threat across western Missouri into Kansas. Birding in Kansas: Southeast Kansas is seeing more prothonotary warblers nesting as deforestation shifts habitat, and researchers are tracking migration with tiny geolocators.
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