AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoClean Water Planning: Vermont DEC is taking public comment on draft Tactical Basin Plans for the Missisquoi Bay (Basin 6) and Lamoille River (Basin 7), with hybrid meetings set for Sept. 22 and Sept. 30 and a comment window running Sept. 22 through Oct. 29. Brownfields to Housing: The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission launched a federally funded Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund to help clean up contaminated sites and turn them into homes and community facilities, with low-interest loans and some forgivable support. Wildlife & Hunting Rules: Vermont Fish & Wildlife amended four big-game regulations, including updates to reporting requirements and expanded options for leashed tracking dogs. Deer Recovery Volunteers: The state also published a list of certified leashed tracking dog volunteers who help recover deer, bear, or moose that were shot but not found. Source to Sea Cleanup: Organizers say more than 120 groups are signed up for the 30th annual Source to Sea Cleanup of the Connecticut River watershed, running Sept. 18-19. PFAS Debate: A new op-ed argues PFAS regulation is getting lost in fear and calls for more targeted, evidence-based approaches instead of broad bans. Fossil Fuel Immunity Fight: Sierra Club strongly opposes a House bill that would grant fossil fuel companies legal immunity tied to climate harms.
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