AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoWildlife & Public Safety: Burlington Parks and Recreation is protecting snapping turtle nests at North Beach with bright orange netting; eggs are expected to hatch in the coming weeks, and visitors are urged to keep dogs leashed and view from a distance. Clean Water in Action: In Ludlow’s Lake Rescue, the Black River Action Team helped homeowners install infiltration steps—plus gutters and rock-lined areas—to slow and filter stormwater runoff before it reaches the lake. Climate Leadership Shift: Massachusetts climate chief Melissa Hoffer is leaving the Healey administration to become president of Vermont Law and Graduate School, starting Dec. 1, 2026. Urban Trees & Resilience: Montpelier is seeing widespread tree decline and is moving toward a “Stockholm planting” approach to help street trees survive pests and stressors like emerald ash borer. Research & Health: UVM researchers report in Nature that bat genes tied to immune responses may explain their longevity and cancer resistance. Energy & Grid: Northern New England snow research gets major NSF funding, while Maine regulators move ahead on an 800-MW onshore wind project and new transmission to connect power into the regional grid.
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