AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPFAS in Wisconsin wells: A UW–La Crosse student research exhibit links French Island’s “forever chemicals” problem to similar PFAS impacts in Peshtigo, with surveys from hundreds of households and reports of cancer cases raising new urgency for local testing and action. Data center power-line fight: In Wisconsin Rapids, residents packed a forum to grill developers over a proposed data-center-driven transmission project, focusing on water demand, heat, noise, jobs, and the lack of identified future tenants—while opponents push for a restarted review. Water stress in the north: Xcel Energy says low rainfall and hot, dry weather are driving unusually low water levels and reduced flows at hydro facilities across parts of northern Wisconsin, affecting shorelines, boat access, and river conditions. Wildlife and safety: A new study finds pumas can reduce deer-vehicle collisions by shifting deer away from road-heavy areas—an ecosystem service angle that matters for Wisconsin drivers. Local weather watch: Expect fog early, then a warm, humid stretch with scattered storms possible Friday into the weekend.
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