AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGroundwater Watch: Vermont DEC is reminding large groundwater users to report annual withdrawals and noting permitting thresholds, with exemptions for domestic use, farming, and public water systems. Natural Burial Push: In Lincoln, residents are weighing a municipal all-green cemetery after one local woman sought a chemical-free burial but couldn’t find an option in town. Deer Management: Vermont Fish & Wildlife is expanding archery deer hunting with 16 extra days starting Sept. 15 in eight targeted areas, aimed at reducing deer damage and vehicle collisions. Food Insecurity: After SNAP lapsed for many people, Vermont food shelves say demand is still elevated, with volunteers expecting another bump as colder weather hits. Dam Removal & Flood Resilience: A Winooski watershed dam-removal update highlights how removing obsolete barriers can improve flood resilience, even as permits and ecological limits make the work slow and complex. Climate Policy Courtroom Blow: A federal judge struck down New York’s $75 billion “climate superfund” plan to charge fossil-fuel firms, a ruling that could shape how “polluter pays” efforts move next. Local Energy Buildout: Maine regulators picked Clearway for an 800-megawatt wind farm and Avangrid for the transmission line to move power into the New England grid. Wildlife & Community: The Champlain Valley Fair spotlights sheep shearing, pigeon releases, and a hands-on weather forecasting display, tying local culture to environmental learning.
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