AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOffshore wind legal fight: New York and six other states—including Vermont—sued the Trump administration over a March deal paying TotalEnergies nearly $1 billion to cancel offshore wind leases, arguing the government skipped required hearings and is steering money toward oil and gas instead. Wildlife corridors: Vermont and partners are working to protect shrinking forest pathways that species need to migrate as climate change shifts habitats, amid ongoing land-use and housing pressures. Lake protection: The Vermont Lakes and Ponds Program is urging shoreland owners to use best management practices—like native plantings and rain gardens—to cut erosion and protect water quality around lakes and ponds. EV momentum: Vermont’s EV count is rising fast, with used EVs and lower charging costs helping drivers switch as gas prices stay high. Paraquat backlash: Vermont’s early paraquat ban is fueling renewed debate after reports from Australia about continued use of the Parkinson’s-linked herbicide. Local land-use: Milton planning commission applicants weighed growth pressures and the Hourglass development as the town debates zoning and infrastructure capacity. Community & environment: Vermont’s paraquat ban and lake stewardship efforts are also showing up in local conversations, from wildlife-friendly practices to public events.
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