AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClean Water Planning: Vermont DEC is taking public comment on draft Tactical Basin Plans for the Upper Connecticut River (June 15–July 15) and the West, Williams, and Saxton Rivers Basin (June 15–July 15), with hybrid meetings in Newfane and Londonderry aimed at restoring rivers, lakes, and wetlands over the next five years. State Land Rules: Proposed rules for how Vermont manages its 375,000 acres of state lands are open for comment until June 18, with a focus on old-growth forests, invasive species, and trail maintenance—while some residents worry the process doesn’t give enough detail or participation. Wastewater Upgrade: Londonderry announced groundbreaking for the South Village Wastewater Project, funded with $4.6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, with wastewater routed to a town-owned disposal field. Health & Environment: A new review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risks of childhood leukemia and brain tumors. Pollution Enforcement Fight: The Trump DOJ argues it can sideline citizen Clean Air Act lawsuits, a move critics say would weaken residents’ ability to challenge polluters. Vermont Schools & PCBs: North Country Union High School leaders hosted lawmakers to highlight ongoing impacts from PCB contamination and aging infrastructure.
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