AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPFAS health concern: A new look at “forever chemicals” warns PFAS exposure may happen through skin, not just food and water, with possible impacts on the liver, immune system and more. Lake protection rules: Vermont DEC urges shoreland owners to remove docks or let them freeze in place, and to skip dock aeration devices unless they’re permitted—bubblers can create unsafe open-water areas. Salmon spawning closure: A portion of Hatchery Cove on Lake Champlain will be closed to fishing Oct. 1–Nov. 30 to protect a corridor for landlocked Atlantic salmon. Flood recovery funding: Vermont launched a $31M flood recovery fund for farmers and foresters, offering up to 95% of losses (capped) to rebuild and prepare for future extreme weather. Energy resilience: Green Mountain Power is expanding a “virtual power plant” battery program that can keep lights on during outages. AI transparency: Vermont lawmakers raised concerns about state use of AI for cybersecurity testing with Anthropic, saying they weren’t notified. Local environment enforcement: Vermont State Police and ANR investigated littering on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail in Sheldon.
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