AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWetlands Housing Fight: Gov. Phil Scott’s administration moved forward with narrower wetlands rule changes that would make it easier to build near wetlands, after lawmakers objected and environmental groups threatened to sue—VNR C says it won’t be challenged in court because the state says it’s acting in good faith. Product Stewardship: Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) won a Vermont contract to help implement the state’s Household Hazardous Product Stewardship EPR program, including outreach to manufacturers and billing support tied to end-of-life costs. Pollinator Protection: Vermont’s neonic phase-out by 2029 is driving new community screenings of “Seeding Change: Farming Beyond Neonics,” a documentary aimed at farmers and the public. Battery Safety: Clean Energy Group released a new fact sheet on lithium-ion battery storage fire safety, including public health and environmental impacts and what cleanup and monitoring look like after a fire. Forest Economy: Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund selected eight startups for its 2026 Forest Business Accelerator, backing new forest-based materials and carbon-smart forestry ideas.
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