AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Lands Enforcement: Vermont AG Charity Clark announced a settlement over illegal mountain bike trail building in Mt. Mansfield State Forest, alleging 2016–2021 tree cutting and rock drilling for trail crossings; the two defendants will pay $35,000 in timber trespass damages and remove remaining features. Lake Champlain Science: UVM researchers aboard the R/V Marcelle Melosira are sampling for cyanobacteria to better understand when Lake Champlain blooms become harmful, with heat and post-storm conditions flagged as key drivers. Recycling Funding Recovery: Chittenden County’s recycling facility project stays on track after the district recouped $2.27 million stolen in a phishing scam, with federal action enabling the funds to be returned. Wildlife Conservation: ECHO Center in North Hero tested for a fungus threatening zoo animals ahead of its annual spiny softshell turtle release, reporting the facility is fungus-free. Energy Costs Watch: A new analysis says recent federal energy policy rollbacks could raise household energy bills nationwide, with Vermont among states facing higher costs. Weather & Daylight: Vermont is losing daylight faster than a minute per day after July 7, while hot, muggy conditions are expected later in the week. Disaster Resilience: Sen. Peter Welch announced nearly $2 million in FEMA funding for Morrisville Water & Light and Marshfield after July 2023 flooding.
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