AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildlife & Hunting Rules: Vermont Fish and Wildlife reminded hunters that waterfowl blinds can’t be placed on state waters before the first Saturday in September, must be permanently tagged, and must be removed by May 15 (or Feb. 15 on Lake Champlain). Bear Research: A $3,042 donation from the Vermont Bear Hound Association will fund two new satellite GPS collars for female bears, expanding a study sample from 18 to 20 collared females in the Green Mountains and Connecticut River Valley. Climate & Forests: A new global study in Nature Climate Change finds tree species don’t all move uphill as warming accelerates—water-related traits help explain why some shift downslope instead. Agrivoltaics in Vermont: Farmers can pair food and energy through “agrivoltaics,” a growing approach highlighted in a story on clean power generation alongside community farming. Solar Policy Watch: Massachusetts is considering whether to allow plug-in solar panels, with Vermont among states already moving in that direction. Local Conservation Funding: The Nature Conservancy in Vermont backed multiple projects via the Vermont Biodiversity Protection Fund, helping protect thousands of acres and expand public access. Stargazing Notes: The Perseids peak Wednesday night, but Vermont is listed among the tougher states for viewing due to clouds and bright skies.
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