AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Security & AI: The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off next week with an “unprecedented” security setup across 16 U.S. cities, using drones, robot dogs, X-ray trucks, and AI cameras amid broader fears of disruption. Missouri Water Planning: Missouri DNR awarded drinking-water engineering grants to Caledonia and Holcomb ($67,500 total) and to Waverly ($37,500) to evaluate system upgrades and keep water quality standards on track. Big Drinking-Water Investment: Maryville secured $52.5 million to modernize its drinking water treatment, including a new surface water plant, with work expected to finish by July 2028. Waterway Pollution Fight: Missouri and other GOP attorneys general are pushing the EPA to add mifepristone to monitoring lists, arguing abortion-pill waste could contaminate waterways. Energy-Saving Cooling Tips: The U.S. Department of Energy and Energy Star recommend setting thermostats to about 78°F in summer to manage humidity and cut cooling costs. Habitat Connectivity: A global push to reconnect wildlife corridors highlights crossings and roadside fencing to reduce deadly animal-vehicle collisions. Local Stream Cleanup: Springfield Art Museum and the Park Board continue volunteer work on Fassnight Creek, building on a flood mitigation and ecological restoration project. Heat & Storm Watch: Severe storm risk is elevated in parts of the Midwest, with flooding concerns tied to slow-moving storms and high humidity.
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