AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWater Infrastructure: A new Great Lakes Water Authority report says Michigan may need up to $85 billion for water and wastewater upgrades over 20 years, warning that aging pipes and past underfunding are driving more breaks and boil-water advisories. Cyber & Public Safety: MI Environment is spotlighting cyber security as a growing threat to water utilities and other critical infrastructure, urging shared planning and stronger defenses. Energy & Courts: A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can’t use “emergency” powers to keep Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant running past retirement, a major win for climate and pollution limits. Data Centers & Community Impact: Michigan State University hosted a discussion on data centers’ effects, with debate focused on electricity reliability and water use. Local Trees & Neighborhoods: Clawson residents are pushing back on a road project that could remove long-standing trees, arguing for alternatives and better planning. Wildlife & Conservation: The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary opens a bald eagle program Sept. 24, and DNR partners rescued 27 lake sturgeon in the Upper Peninsula. Election Watch: Michigan voters face a low-profile ballot question on whether to hold a constitutional convention for the first time in decades.
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