AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate & Forests: New research led in part by UVM finds mountain trees don’t all march uphill as climate warms—some shift downslope, and the deciding factor is how well different species move and manage water under drought stress. Wildlife Health: Lake Memphremagog’s brown bullhead catfish are facing a contagious cancer spreading through the lake, raising big questions about how common transmissible cancers may be in nature. Public Health & Wildlife Management: The USDA is starting rabies vaccine bait drops along Vermont’s northern border after cases rose in recent years, with raccoon population growth and reduced hunting pressure cited as key drivers. Invasive Species: Maine groups around Cobbosseecontee Lake are stepping up volunteer surveys and removal efforts to slow Eurasian watermilfoil after it continued spreading even without the state’s rapid-response herbicide push. Local Conservation: Franklin County’s conservation district is marking 80 years of helping protect farms, forests, and waterways through locally led soil and water projects. Community & Food: A Newport-area effort is underway to convert a downtown grocery and café into a member-owned food co-op to keep local producers and community access at the center. Arts & Environment: Three Vermont artists are using foraged leaves, grapevines, and natural materials to make eco-prints and botanically dyed works.
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