AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBattery Recycling Push: Wisconsin lawmakers advanced AB911, directing DNR to fund a statewide battery collection and recycling program using stewardship fees. Wolf Management Funding: Wisconsin regulators approved steps to prorate wolf-attack payments for livestock and dogs amid a looming funding shortfall. Drought Watch: Western Wisconsin rainfall remains far below normal, with drought deepening and river levels dropping. Weather Outlook: Southern and southeast Wisconsin face spotty rain and storms this weekend, then a drier stretch before more storm chances midweek. Conservation & Habitat: Alliant Energy grants supported tree and prairie planting efforts with Ho-Chunk and Menominee projects. Wildlife & Safety: Wisconsin DNR data highlights high fatal ATV/UTV crash rates, underscoring ongoing outdoor safety concerns. Local Environment Tech: A Wisconsin farm training program used “cow’s-eye” augmented reality goggles to improve humane livestock handling. Community Outdoors: Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation’s Race for Open Space returns in October to fund land protection.
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