AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClean Water Planning: Vermont DEC is taking public comment on a draft five-year Tactical Basin Plan for the Batten Kill, Walloomsac, and Hoosic River Basin (Basin 1), laying out 30 actions to protect and restore rivers, lakes, and wetlands across 16 southwestern communities; comments run June 15–July 31, with a hybrid meeting July 16 in Rupert. Flood Resilience Funding: FEMA says more than $17 million in hazard-mitigation money is now available for New England communities to reduce future flood risk, with applications due July 22. Severe Weather Aftermath: New reporting continues to document EF1 tornado damage in Vermont, including new drone footage from Lincoln that shows how high winds tore through forested areas. Wild Rivers Push: Northeast Kingdom groups and communities are backing efforts to add three northern Vermont waterways to the federal Wild and Scenic River System, including a push for studies of the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream. Pesticide Safety Debate: Australia will keep using paraquat despite bans elsewhere, but with tighter conditions aimed at reducing exposure risks for farm workers and wildlife. Local Service Change: Vermont 211 will shift from 24/7 to limited overnight hours starting July 1, citing call-volume data.
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