AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSevere Weather Watch: The Storm Prediction Center is flagging a Sunday risk for damaging winds and tornadoes across parts of Vermont and the Northeast, with hail also a concern as storms fire up after a hot, humid stretch. Climate & Flood Prep: Vermont climate experts are pointing to a warming, wetter pattern that has already driven major flood damage in recent years, urging residents to plan for more intense summer downpours. Pollinator Push: Barr Hill Distillery’s Bee’s Knees Week is back, pairing honey-based gin with a campaign to plant pollinator habitat as Vermont’s wild plants and pollinators face pressure from habitat loss. Water & Wastewater: Shelburne broke ground on a major $46M wastewater treatment consolidation project, a big infrastructure step for cleaner water locally. Data Centers & Power: A Vermont opinion piece argues the state’s data-center bill was undermined by a veto, raising alarms about water, grid strain, and pollution. Solar Policy: Another Vermont solar update says regulators’ net metering decision makes rooftop solar harder to finance. Construction Impacts: State highway work for the week of June 15 includes paving and bridge rehabilitation on I-89 and I-91, with lane closures and speed limits. Wildlife & Invasives: UVM Extension highlights jumping worms and how to spot them, as gardeners keep seeing new invasive earthworms spread.
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