AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate & Forests: New research led by UVM links how mountain trees respond to warming to their water-handling traits, helping explain why some species shift uphill while others move downslope. Local Health Care Access: Vermont Care Partners says four more agencies have been certified as Certified Community-Based Integrated Health Centers, bringing Vermont to six CCBHCs and expanding coordinated care close to home. PFAS Oversight: Vermont regulators won’t require Casella to test for PFAS air emissions at its Coventry landfill PFAS treatment site, a decision that has environmental advocates pushing for stronger accountability. Wildlife & Aquatic Health: Researchers are tracking whether a contagious catfish cancer found near the Quebec-Vermont border has spread, with DNA sequencing results expected soon. Invasive Species Watch: A new invasive spotted lanternfly has been found hitchhiking into Hampshire County, raising alarms for local vineyards. Community & Environment: Swanton’s swan caretaking situation is in flux as the chamber plans to close, leaving the birds’ nonprofit ownership question on the agenda. Vermont Outdoors & Heritage: A Franklin County piece spotlights generations of conservation-minded Vermonters and the state’s land-care legacy.
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