AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBrownfields Cleanup: Stevensville, Mich. won a $733,250 EPA grant to assess and clean up the former Anstey Foundry brownfield, tackling contamination that has kept the site vacant and limiting redevelopment and jobs. Invasive Species Prevention: Ahead of July 4, Michigan officials urged the “clean, drain, dry” habit to slow zebra mussels and other aquatic hitchhikers, with outreach at more than 31 boat launches statewide. Industrial Air Monitoring: After a power outage at Marathon’s Detroit refinery, officials monitored air quality as the company burned off excess gas; Detroit and EGLE said monitoring had not found concerning readings, though a nearby road was closed as a precaution. Data Center Backlash: Michigan lawmakers are pushing a statewide pause on new data center development while residents and local officials raise concerns about water use, energy demand, noise, and transparency. Wildlife & Community Science: The Michigan DNR launched a wild turkey brood survey, asking residents to report turkey families statewide through Aug. 31. Health & Climate Risk: A new study surveyed Michigan farmers on how they handle climate-related uncertainty, highlighting how risk preferences shape decisions as extreme weather becomes more common.
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