AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife Health Alert (Lake George): New York DEC kept a rabies-related swimming advisory in place around Turtle Island after recovering a dead beaver that tested positive, warning people to avoid the area through at least July 14 and to report unusual wildlife behavior. Federal Wildlife Protections Rollback: The Trump administration finalized a rule narrowing what counts as “harm” to endangered species habitat under the Endangered Species Act, a move critics say could open the door to more drilling, mining, and development. PFAS Legal Push (NY AG): New York’s attorney general sued major chemical companies over “forever chemicals” contaminating consumer products and water, adding to the state’s growing crackdown on PFAS pollution. Heat + Health (NYC Legionella): Coverage highlighted ongoing Legionnaires’ disease concerns tied to building water systems, with testing showing possible links to cooling towers in Manhattan. Community Grants (WNY): The WNY Forward Fund opened a second round of grants for nonprofit resiliency and strategic realignment, with applications due July 24. Local Energy Conflict (Charlton, MA): A battery storage proposal in Charlton sparked debate over local limits versus state siting authority as grid modernization accelerates.
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