AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoConservation & Access: The Missouri Department of Conservation is proposing camping permits on MDC areas after a decade-long rise in camping violations, safety issues, and environmental impacts, including more citations and warnings. Water & Flood Resilience: Tributary dams managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers help cut flood risk and avoid millions in downstream damage by storing water during storms and releasing it after danger passes. PFAS & Refrigerants: Regulatory experts say PFAS “forever chemicals” rules are tightening at the state level, while building codes tied to A2L refrigerants keep evolving—both affecting how HVAC contractors plan compliance. Outdoor Events: MDC is hosting Summer Solstice hikes June 20 at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, plus Missouri state parks and historic sites are rolling out June family programming. Community Conservation: The National Park Service is seeking experienced kayakers for a Missouri River cleanup near Yankton on June 6. Wildlife & Habitat: Missouri’s Master Conservationists Dan and Connie Burkhardt were honored for long-running restoration work along the Katy Trail, including native tree planting and youth conservation programs. Pollution & Cleanup Tech: Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing modified algae that can bind microplastics, aiming to remove pollutants while also helping clean wastewater.
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