AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSevere Weather Aftermath: The National Weather Service confirmed two EF-1 tornadoes in Vermont from Thursday’s storms—one in West Woodstock (up to 100 mph) and one in Lincoln (up to 105 mph)—as communities clean up snapped trees, damaged homes, and power outages. Public Waters & Wildlife Protection: Vermont updated wakesport rules, tightening where and how wakeboats and ballasted vessels can operate, including hot-water decontamination and 500-foot buffers from swimmers and loon nesting areas. Microplastics Push: A coalition led by California AG Rob Bonta urged the EPA to keep microplastics on track for drinking-water research and to expand monitoring. Data Center Backlash: Vermont’s neighbors are organizing against data centers over energy, water, noise, and utility bill concerns, with a public info session planned in Douglas County. Energy Transition Planning: A regional study says meeting climate goals will require thousands of square miles of new wind and solar—raising the odds of more local opposition. Local Environment & Community: Vermont’s ski season hit its strongest stretch in over a decade, while Smokey House Center launched a community science program focused on native caterpillars.
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