AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Center Fight in Wisconsin: We Energies and data center developers are asking state regulators to loosen financial protections tied to a new special rate plan, drawing criticism from environmental groups and ratepayer advocates worried families could carry more risk. Local Conservation Under Pressure: Wisconsin closed fish hatcheries and cut stocking after a funding standoff, though the DNR says it has scaled back reductions and nearly restored musky stocking. Chemicals & Wildlife Health: A UW-Madison-led study links the fungicide fludioxonil (and UV breakdown products) to oxidative stress in humans and wildlife, raising concerns about residues and toxicity. Invasive Species Watch: Jumping worms are spreading across nearly 40 states, threatening soil health; Wisconsin anglers also face new invasive pressure as a breeding population of “bloody” red shrimp is confirmed in Lake Superior. Weather & Risk: After severe storms earlier in the week, southern Wisconsin sees a cooler, drier Sunday with rain chances returning midweek.
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