AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCrash & Safety: A tractor-trailer overturned on I-91 northbound near Ryegate (mile marker 111.4) early Aug. 13, with wet roads and one lane closed as crews work to remove the truck. Wildlife & Health: Vermont’s black bear estimate hit 7,500–8,900 bears in 2025 data—above the state’s goal for a fifth straight year—while Fish & Wildlife is also expanding bear reproduction research. Lake & Ecosystem Watch: Lake Memphremagog is in the spotlight again, with scientists reporting a transmissible catfish cancer linked to the border waters. Energy Resilience: A Vermont-focused look at rural grid stability argues battery storage could help shorten long outages and improve recovery planning. Agriculture & Weather: Wet conditions pushed back hay season for some growers, raising costs as farmers hunt for dry weather to make quality bales. Community & Conservation: The Memphremagog Watershed Association hosted “Memphremagog Matters” to discuss watershed-wide steps to protect lake water quality. Outdoor Rules: Vermont Fish & Wildlife reminded hunters that waterfowl blinds can’t be placed before the first Saturday in September and must be removed by set deadlines. Bear Research Funding: The Vermont Bear Hound Association donated $3,042 for new GPS bear tracking collars to study reproduction and population dynamics.
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