AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPrimitive Camping Rules: Vermont is proposing the first update to its primitive camping rules in 33 years, aiming to cut wildfire and land pollution risks by banning campers from cutting or burning live wood and moving campsite setup farther from water—200 feet from rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands instead of 100. Wildlife Protection: A federal rollback to the Endangered Species Act’s definition of “harm” could weaken protections for habitat and species that Vermont relies on, with legal experts warning it may ripple into state conservation and development plans. Public Health & Wildlife Management: USDA is dropping 1.1 million oral rabies vaccine baits across Vermont, New Hampshire and New York to curb rabies spread among raccoons. Energy & Homes: A Massachusetts resident’s steep electric bill led him to try “plug-in” balcony solar, a lower-cost option that connects to a household outlet. Community Resilience: Vermont Gas named Lindsay Kurrle as its next president and CEO, with a background that includes leading flood recovery efforts. Local Infrastructure: Vermont’s road and bridge work continues this week, including paving and bridge rehabilitation projects with lane closures and speed limits.
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