AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSevere Weather & Flooding Watch: The Weather Prediction Center flagged a flash-flood threat for eastern South Dakota, central Minnesota, and western Wisconsin as hourly rain rates hit 3 inches and totals near 6 inches, with heavy rain and storm hazards also stretching across the Upper Midwest. Lake Geneva Tragedy: Boaters are urged to learn from the Geneva Lake capsizing that killed three children (ages 10, 7, 6) during a severe storm; police say winds reached about 100 mph and the boat was overwhelmed by waves. Invasive Species Alert: Wisconsin DNR confirmed pale swallow-wort in Oconto and Shawano counties, the first known state populations, prompting rapid response to protect native forests and grasslands. Local Waste Policy: Eau Claire council members proposed requiring trash haulers to include curbside compost pickup for residents to cut landfill waste and methane pollution. Energy & Transit Funding: Milwaukee County received $14.7M in federal BUILD grant money to modernize MCTS infrastructure and reduce operating costs. Agriculture Update: Wisconsin’s 2026 breeding waterfowl survey found a slight duck increase, with habitat conditions on par with recent years.
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