AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoGreat Lakes wildlife: Michigan and Wisconsin researchers report lake sturgeon can live far longer than once thought—up to 427 years for females—using decades of data across multiple Great Lakes populations, a finding that could reshape conservation and harvest rules. Pollution and health in Detroit: Residents in Southwest Detroit say decades of refinery and freight pollution are taking a toll, with women and youth pushing for stronger air-quality protections and better monitoring. Line 5 fight: Michigan tribes call a “flawed” federal review of the Line 5 project a treaty-rights violation, even as a key federal permit moves forward for a Straits of Mackinac segment update. Brownfield cleanup and jobs: EGLE is awarding a $400,000 grant for brownfield redevelopment in downtown Roscommon, turning a long-vacant contaminated site into a new restaurant. Soil resilience for fruit: Pear growers in Michigan are being paid to test regenerative soil-health practices as dry spells strain orchards. Climate intervention debate: A Michigan State University scientist discusses research on anti-solar spray concepts to blunt heat waves. National parks perk: The National Park Service’s 110th birthday includes free admission Aug. 25, with Midwest parks like Pictured Rocks and Indiana Dunes eligible. Data center backlash: Texas Gov. Abbott says data center developers helped spark opposition by not engaging communities early, citing concerns over power, water, and local impacts.
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