AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEndangered Species Watch: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is launching a year-long study to decide whether the plains spotted skunk should get Endangered Species Act protection, after researchers say the little black-and-white animal has become rare across the Great Plains. Invasive Species & Agriculture: USDA is rolling out a $35 million feral swine eradication pilot, using grants to help landowners trap and control wild hogs that damage pasture, forests, and wildlife habitat. Missouri Water Quality: Missouri DNR says Leadwood’s failing wastewater treatment facility is releasing partially treated wastewater into the Big River, with tests showing high E. coli levels and more checks underway. Public Health: Jefferson County reported 62 cyclosporiasis cases so far, tied to a nationwide outbreak linked to contaminated produce. Local Environment & Wildlife Policy: Sen. Rick Scott introduced a bill to speed federal review of state wildlife plans, aiming to reduce delays that stall conservation funding. Community Recycling: Springfield beekeepers are reusing leftover political yard signs to build hive parts, keeping materials out of landfills while supporting pollinators. Climate in Missouri: A new ranking highlights the hottest Augusts in Missouri since 1895, underscoring how extreme heat is becoming more common.
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