AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoMissouri River Water Fight: North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and other governors pushed back against a 2026 federal provision that would restrict how states use Missouri River water without unanimous basin-state approval, warning it would limit drinking, irrigation, industry, and drought emergency supplies. Clean Water Funding: Missouri’s DNR awarded Belton $2.89 million to connect the Olson Acres subdivision to the city wastewater system, aiming to cut pollution from small struggling facilities. Wildlife & Habitat: Missouri Conservation Corps volunteers helped tag monarchs at a Mizzou event, using native pollinator plots and milkweed habitat to track the butterflies’ long migration. Outdoor Recreation & Light Pollution: A Kansas City-area guide highlights night-sky viewing and DarkSky Missouri’s Oct. 9-10 festival near Van Buren. Weed Control: UM Extension says field bindweed still needs an integrated plan—mechanical removal plus carefully timed herbicide—since biological control is inconsistent locally. Public Health at Home: KVC Missouri is offering a free Visiting Infants and Families program to help parents in maternity care deserts make homes safer for babies.
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