AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoal Push vs. Climate Reality: President Trump announced nearly $700 million to revive U.S. coal—supporting 13 coal plants and a new export terminal—using Cold War-era defense powers, a move that could extend fossil fuel operations for decades. Great Lakes Stewardship: Michigan is marking Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week (June 6–14) with EGLE-led actions focused on protecting freshwater and boosting community stewardship. Local Water & Wildlife Wins: Green Bay is moving ahead with a $2 million wetland restoration at Atkinson Marsh, while Michigan DNR helped a family safely after a sailboat got stuck in Keweenaw Bay. Data Center Backlash in Michigan: In Allen Park, a proposed 26-megawatt data center site plan was denied after postponed votes and concerns over water use and sound; meanwhile, lawmakers are pushing for a statewide one-year moratorium to study impacts. Wildlife on the Move: Northern Michigan is seeing more black bear sightings as the population grows, and Fort Wayne shifted fireworks to protect peregrine falcons. Biodiversity Effort: The Detroit Zoo sent nearly 7,000 Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles to Puerto Rico to support recovery of a critically endangered species.
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