AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife Crossings: A Missouri wildlife connectivity study says deer are getting hit in St. Louis and Kansas City urban cores, pushing for more animal-friendly road planning. Monarch Watch: Missouri Conservation Corps will host monarch tagging sessions in September at Bonnie View Nature Center and Big Muddy National Wildlife Refuge, plus a family day in Boonville. Data Center Backlash: Residents and groups sued St. Louis over a proposed Midtown data center, arguing zoning, pollution, noise, and power needs weren’t properly handled. Local Transit Relief: Kansas City approved $8.3 million to keep KCATA bus routes from major cuts through April, protecting service for riders who rely on it. Fire Safety: Stage 1 fire restrictions start Aug. 28 in Fergus and Petroleum counties, limiting open burning and other ignition activities. Water & Stormwater: Columbia moved ahead with phase two of its wastewater and stormwater plan to protect public health and the environment. Heat Risk: A heat advisory warns of high heat index values across parts of northeast Missouri and surrounding areas. Off-Grid Living: A Missouri man’s $15,000 straw bale home shows how passive solar design can keep long-term energy costs extremely low.
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