AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFederal Forest Policy Fight: The Trump administration’s proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule could open millions of acres of national forests to new road building, including protected areas in the Midwest—raising alarms from backcountry users who fear losing quiet, wildlife habitat, and solitude. Great Lakes Cleanup: Volunteers helped remove hundreds of pounds of trash from Wisconsin Point, with collected data feeding Great Lakes Alliance research to push better trash policy. Data Center Debate: A new Wisconsin Policy Forum report says data centers could boost peak electricity demand by up to 30%, while incentives may shift costs and benefits between utilities, local governments, and residents. Local Environment Actions: Chippewa County is hosting a free hazardous waste Clean Sweep, and Ojibwe leaders gathered on Madeline Island to commemorate the 1854 Treaty of 1854 and discuss rights tied to the Great Lakes. Weather Watch: Southeast Wisconsin braces for 1–2 inches of rain, while Milwaukee and much of the state see sunny, mild conditions with patchy frost possible inland.
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