AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGreat Lakes Wildlife: A study confirms bloody red shrimp have established themselves in Lake Superior, with young and pregnant adults found in the Duluth-Superior Harbor—another sign invasive species can take hold fast once ships move them around. Local Conservation & Education: Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary won a $15,000 Outstanding Contributor Award for its Great Lakes youth programs and workforce development work across northern Michigan. Animal Rehab: Alpena’s Bird Center is caring for seven baby owls and one adult owl, stressing how statewide rehab networks help injured wildlife recover and return to the wild. Water & Public Health: A Michigan engineer fired from the EPA’s drinking water advisory council is suing, arguing her removal violated her free-speech rights after she signed a dissent declaration tied to the agency’s mission. Flood Risk: Michigan flood coverage highlights how many rural homeowners lacked insurance and didn’t know their risk—plus FEMA flood maps left people unaware. Energy & Rivers: A judge called Consumers Energy’s plan to sell 13 dams for $1 “highly problematic,” warning it could harm ratepayers and river communities. Policy Pressure: Michigan lawmakers are set to rally in Lansing over data center development concerns, including noise, environmental impacts, and strain on local infrastructure.
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