AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEPA Visit to Michigan Cleanup: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is set to stop in Allegan this weekend as part of a tour tied to long-term toxin removal work in the Kalamazoo River area near the Trowbridge Dam, where officials say hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of contaminated sediment and hundreds of millions of gallons of water are being tested and treated. Data Centers vs. Michigan Power Costs: A DTE long-term plan filed with regulators would end coal by 2032 while adding renewables, storage, and new gas plants—but Sierra Club of Michigan critics warn the plan’s demand assumptions may be driven by data centers, pushing higher costs onto residents. Recycling Gains in Flint and Bay City: Flint’s curbside cart rollout is credited with a 253% jump in recycling since 2024, while Bay City reports a 50% increase since 2022, as Michigan’s statewide recycling rate reaches 26%. Food Waste Prevention Week: Michigan is gearing up for Food Waste Prevention Week, tying waste cuts to climate goals and carbon neutrality targets. Urban Ag Funding: MDARD awarded the Detroit Food Policy Council nearly $495,000 to expand local food access, urban farming support, and food-waste reduction. PFAS Awareness Context: Coverage also highlights PFAS Awareness Week in Michigan and ongoing state work to track and clean up “forever chemicals.”
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