AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFireball Sighting: A bright meteor streaked across the Kansas City area early Tuesday, with reports also coming in from Topeka—another reminder that Missouri skies can light up fast. Wildlife & Land Use: Joplin approved a tightly regulated bow-hunting ordinance to curb overgrown white-tailed deer numbers, aiming to reduce property damage, vehicle collisions, and tick pressure. Conservation Research: The Smithsonian is leading a Lewis-and-Clark wildlife resurvey using modern trail cameras and AI, with tribal colleges helping track how mammal populations have shifted over 200+ years. Water Quality Funding: Missouri DNR awarded $2.86 million to Bunceton for wastewater upgrades to protect Petite Saline Creek and cut untreated discharges. Native Landscaping: MDC is hosting a “Less Lawn, More Life” rewilding workshop in Springfield (and online) to help residents swap turf for pollinator-friendly native plants. Public Safety Grants: Gov. Kehoe announced $10 million in Blue Shield grants for 350 Missouri communities, including Lake of the Ozarks-area counties and cities, to fund safety equipment and training. Missouri River Outdoor Expo: The Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park celebrates America’s 250th with wildlife, fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities.
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