AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGreat Lakes Invasion Watch: Scientists say the invasive bloody red shrimp is now established in all five Great Lakes, with new sampling in Lake Superior’s Duluth-Superior Harbor finding dozens of adults and juveniles, including pregnant females. Heat Safety: A dangerous, potentially record-setting heat wave is building for the Fourth of July, with West Michigan and parts of mid-Michigan under extreme heat warnings and heat indices pushing toward 105–110 degrees. Wildlife & Food Webs: University of Michigan researchers report tree swallows at a Lake Erie observatory are shrinking and reproducing less as insect populations crash, pointing to “something closer to malnutrition.” Local Conservation: Lansing’s Eaton Conservation District hosted a Conservation Carnival at a Lugnuts game, using wildlife, forestry, water, and agriculture games plus native plant giveaways to connect people with Michigan ecosystems. Invasive Species Prevention: Michigan Invasive Species Program announced upcoming webinars on stopping spread pathways, protecting dunes, and understanding state invasive-species rules. Data Center Backlash (Michigan): A Dowagiac class action alleges a data center’s noise is overwhelming neighbors, and the facility plans to use Chinese humanoid robots—adding to local concerns.
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