AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPFAS in the Great Lakes: New research from the University of Notre Dame maps how “forever chemicals” move through the Great Lakes food web and into people, using decades of samples from algae, fish, birds and more. Severe storms and safety: After straight-line wind damage in Walworth County, the National Weather Service says the storm likely wasn’t a tornado; the same system also capsized boats on Lake Geneva, killing three children and injuring others. Heat as a public health threat: A heat wave across the eastern U.S. has been linked to more than 20 deaths, with officials pointing to dangerous conditions and lack of air conditioning. Local water quality progress: The Green Lake Association reports new science on phosphorus sources and recycling, saying watershed runoff remains the biggest driver and that larger-scale conservation is needed. Wisconsin environment and energy: A Wisconsin manure biogas project is drawing scrutiny over methane emissions, raising questions about whether “renewable” digesters are delivering climate benefits as promised. Habitat work in Eau Claire: UW-Eau Claire and the City of Eau Claire are partnering to test pollinator habitat treatments, including how to manage invasive plants.
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