AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPFAS Research Boost: Landmark College is helping lead a $7.9 million NSF-funded PFAS Environmental Research Network, with students collecting data on “forever chemicals” suspected in Vermont groundwater and soil. Deer Management: Vermont is adding 16 days of expanded archery deer hunting starting Sept. 15 in eight areas to reduce deer damage and collisions, with antlerless-only rules and a reminder to check local discharge limits. School PCB Cleanup Uncertainty: Vermont educators say PCB remediation funding is running out, leaving schools facing unclear timelines and safety questions as contaminated classrooms and programs adjust. Union Rights on the Ballot: Vermonters will vote in November on a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to organize and collectively bargain, with supporters calling it an economic equalizer and critics warning of broader impacts. Accessible Outdoors: A new wheelchair-accessible trail in Randolph is expanding outdoor access through a partnership with the Upper Valley Trails Alliance. Climate Policy Watch: A federal court blocked New York’s $75 billion climate “Superfund” law, a major setback for polluter-pay efforts that other states are watching closely.
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