AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGreat Lakes & Water: U-M researchers used century-old lake records to study how warming waters are affecting Michigan’s freshwater fish; Lake temperatures have risen 1.3°C since 1951. Traverse City water-tech startups also pitched tools to detect leaks and conserve water. A chemical tank leak in Toledo prompted evacuations and school closures near the Michigan border. Pollution & Infrastructure: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is challenging an EPA rollback of power-plant pollution limits. The state faces at least $39.6 billion in water-infrastructure needs, while EGLE is seeking comments on a wastewater permit for a proposed Saline Township data center. Land & Wildlife: MDARD and MSU Extension launched a five-year effort to help farmers address PFAS, and chronic wasting disease was detected in a farmed deer in Hillsdale County. Energy & Climate: Gotion abandoned its planned $2.4 billion Michigan battery plant. A strong El Niño forecast could also bring Michigan a warmer winter.**
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