AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWater & Wastewater Funding: Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources awarded Hamilton a $40,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to assess wastewater system improvements, with a facility plan due in April 2028. Outdoor Health: Experts warn tick season is starting earlier in the Midwest and tick-related ER visits are running high, with Lyme-carrying ticks expanding as weather patterns shift—so prevention matters. Wildlife Protection: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct a formal 12-month review of the plains spotted skunk after new data suggest a major distribution decline, weighing Endangered Species Act protection. Air Quality & Climate Impacts: A dangerous wildfire smoke pollution event has pushed PM2.5 into hazardous ranges across parts of the U.S. and Canada, hitting major cities hard. Community Nature Events: Missouri’s Conservation Department is bringing back Nocturnal by Nature on Aug. 15 at Busch Conservation Area, with night hikes, owl pellet activities, and dark-sky education. Agriculture & Soil: General Mills, Walmart, and ADM are teaming up on regenerative agriculture across 40,000 Midwest wheat acres focused on soil health, water quality, and carbon benefits. Public Health Watch: Missouri health officials report over 80 positive cyclosporiasis cases in the past week, as the multi-state outbreak continues.
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