AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPFAS Pushback: Massachusetts lawmakers face pressure to tighten “forever chemicals” rules as EPA rollbacks loom, with advocates warning PFAS exposure is linked to cancer and immune harm. School Turf Fight: Champlain Valley School District voted to move ahead with an artificial turf field after debate over flooding and muddy play—while opponents raised PFAS and well-water concerns. Public Lands Enforcement: Vermont AG Charity Clark settled with two men over unauthorized mountain bike trails in Mt. Mansfield State Forest, ordering $35,000 in timber trespass damages and trail removal. Flood Recovery Funding: Sen. Peter Welch highlighted flexible CDBG-DR disaster relief for Vermont after the 2023 and 2024 floods, stressing faster, locally tailored recovery. Lakes Spotlight: Gov. Phil Scott proclaimed July Lakes Appreciation Month, pointing to Shoreland Protection Act and Lake Wise efforts to protect lake health. Wildlife & Water Safety: DEC issued a swimming advisory for Turtle Island on Lake George after a beaver attack tied to rabies treatment. Heat Watch: New Hampshire issued a heat advisory as humidity and storm chances return. Local Conservation Youth: Vermont Fish & Wildlife announced Junior Warden Weekend for teens at Kehoe Green Mountain Conservation Camp.
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