AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife Health & Water Quality: UVM and Vermont partners report the first-ever transmissible cancer in freshwater fish: brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog are developing melanoma-like tumors that appear to spread between fish; researchers say it doesn’t pose a known threat to humans but advise against eating infected fish. Public Input on Hunting Rules: Vermont Fish & Wildlife will hold two hearings on proposed bear hunting regulation changes, including merging “early” and “late” seasons into one Sept. 1–end-of-deer-season window, requiring bear tags, and restricting taking sow bears with cubs. Air Quality & Health: Canadian wildfire smoke continues to push into Vermont and the region, with guidance on protecting lungs and especially vulnerable people. Wildlife Crossings: A New England town is building road tunnels/underpasses to help salamanders safely cross, citing Vermont’s earlier crossings that cut amphibian deaths by 80%. Climate Policy in Court: Vermont and other attorneys general challenge EPA rollbacks to hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phaseout rules, arguing the changes will worsen climate pollution. Local Land Use & Habitat: States say they can’t replace federal endangered-species habitat protections after new federal changes. Community & Environment: Vermont Covered Bridge Week returns Aug. 1–8, spotlighting preservation of historic bridges.
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