AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoPesticides & Kids’ Health: A new review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risks of childhood leukemia and brain tumors, with the strongest signals around prenatal exposure. Wildlife Connectivity: As climate change pushes species north, Vermont and partners are building conservation networks and wildlife passages to keep forest corridors from breaking apart. Paraquat Ban: Vermont became the first state to ban paraquat, an herbicide tied to Parkinson’s disease, with a phase-out for the small number of users. Wetlands Mapping: DEC is updating significant wetlands maps in more than 100 towns, with draft maps and public meetings scheduled mid-June. Clean Heat Funding: Vermont is accepting applications for a USDA-funded program to help municipalities install advanced wood heating systems. Public Lands Rules: A call for meaningful, transparent rulemaking for how Vermont manages public lands is gaining attention. Bear Conflict in Stowe: A bear repeatedly broke into a restaurant cooler and was shot by police, highlighting ongoing human-wildlife attractant problems. UVM Health Cuts: UVM Health Network plans to eliminate or restructure 142 jobs amid financial strain. Local Capacity Grants: Vermont awarded $264,500 in infant and toddler grants to 20 child care programs, including Bennington’s Learning Tree. Berlin Eco Depot: Berlin opened a year-round hazardous waste drop-off site, expanding access beyond seasonal pop-ups.
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