AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrought: Moderate drought now covers 32% of Vermont, up from 14% a week earlier. Some areas received just half to three-quarters of their usual rainfall over the past 90 days. Lake Champlain: A new investigation finds cleanup is falling behind despite nearly $928 million in spending—and a legally required audit was never completed. Mountain Ecosystems: Dartmouth researchers warn that warming and pollution are helping faster-growing plants crowd out cold-adapted species in Mount Mansfield’s fragile alpine zone. Clean Energy: Vermont and Nova Scotia will explore bringing offshore wind power to New England. Conservation: A 301-acre Newbury property is set to be protected permanently. Local Climate Action: Essex Town has expanded its Energy Committee’s remit to include climate work, opening the door to new grant opportunities.
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