AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoParaquat Ban: Vermont became the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease, with Gov. Phil Scott signing the law and a phase-out expected for the small number of users. Wake Sports Rules: Vermont tightened wake surfing regulations, banning the activity on Lake Fairlee and limiting it to 18 lakes/ponds statewide, effective June 11 on Lake Morey. Solar Safety Scrutiny: Shaftsbury is facing questions after wind damage and a small fire at a 2.2 MW solar array, prompting state and resident attention and PUC-related filings. Health & Wildlife: Vermont health officials issued a rabies warning after more than two dozen cases, urging people not to handle wild animals and to call for guidance after bat encounters. Local Waterways: Mission Farm in Killington planted 523 native trees and shrubs along the Ottauquechee River to improve flood mitigation, habitat, and cooling shade for fish. Community Outdoors: Portland’s Clean Rivers program is running StoryWalk® events through June 15 at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge and Whitaker Ponds Natural Area. Vermont Film: The Shires 1-Minute Film Fest returns this fall with a “Growth” theme and a Prop & Dialogue category.
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