AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater & Wastewater Funding: Missouri DNR awarded about $565,000 to the Boone County Regional Sewer District for the Highfield Acres Wastewater Treatment Facility connection and lagoon closures, with work expected to finish this fall. Clean Water Watch: A new Lake.com report ranks the Lake of the Ozarks as Missouri’s cleanest major lake, citing low pollution indicators like phosphorus and lead. Heat Risk: The National Weather Service warns a July 4 heat dome could push Missouri and much of the Midwest into dangerous high temperatures with warm nights offering limited relief. Wildlife & Disease: Tick season is intensifying as climate shifts expand tick ranges, raising Lyme and other tick-borne risks; a Lyme vaccine push is also in the works. Legal & Environment Policy: The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to many Roundup “failure-to-warn” lawsuits, reinforcing federal control over pesticide labeling. Plastics Fight: Missouri is among 17 states suing to block California’s plastics packaging law, arguing it will raise costs and overreach state borders. Local Governance & Climate: A Missouri mayor is highlighted in London Climate Week as part of a push by cities to advance clean-energy plans despite federal rollbacks. Severe Weather Context: Illinois reported 172 tornadoes in 2026 so far, with Missouri close behind at 78, underscoring the region’s storm pressure.
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