AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife Protection: Vermont Fish and Wildlife is urging boaters and anglers to keep extra distance from nesting loons this summer to reduce stress and prevent deaths from fishing gear. Water Recreation Rules: Wake surfing is effectively being banned on most of Vermont’s lakes under new state rules, with Lake Fairlee among those losing access starting June 11. Farm Water Quality Funding: The Vermont Agency of Agriculture is taking CEAP applications for water-quality field equipment improvements, with a new earlier July 15 deadline, plus a June 1–July 15 window for its phosphorus-loss Pay for Performance program. Solar Oversight: Vermont is investigating a solar array after reports of broken panels, raising questions about development and maintenance practices. Climate & Energy Policy: Vermont lawmakers are moving to tighten rules around paraquat, while debate continues over how the state should handle nuclear power and grid reliability. Community & Resilience: UVM’s RISE Summit on June 16 will focus on “Partnerships for Rural Prosperity,” including a keynote on AI’s role in the rural economy. Weather Watch: Flooding was reported after the Winooski River jumped its banks in Marshfield, with more rain possible.
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