AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPFAS Watch: A new report flags PFAS “forever chemicals” in groundwater and soil near expanding AI data centers and herbicide facilities, raising fresh state and federal scrutiny as communities worry about what’s in the water. Michigan Health & Safety: Marshfield Clinic’s citizen-science tick study found more than half of deer ticks tested in Wisconsin carry Lyme bacteria—another reminder for Memorial Day outdoor season. Local Water Cleanup: EGLE awarded Battle Creek a $3,300 grant for volunteer stream cleanups, including gear for June–September efforts along the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. Invasive Species Alert: A new guide targets the emerald ash borer, warning it could reach Washington soon and devastate ash trees. Policy & Power: Michigan State University trustees approved an updated ethics policy that critics say could chill dissent, as the board also moved on leadership pay. Tech & Community: Chicago hosted a sold-out conversation on data-center regulation as a June 30 deadline for city recommendations approaches.
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