AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPFAS Fight in Michigan: The EPA is moving to strike down its own drinking-water limits on PFAS, “forever chemicals” tied to serious health risks—raising fresh alarm for communities still working to clean up tap water. Detroit River Cleanup: EGLE and the EPA announced $10 million for continued Detroit River restoration, including planning and study for contaminated sediment cleanup and habitat work. Great Lakes Stewardship: MiCorps volunteers are helping protect Michigan waters through stream cleanups and monitoring, continuing decades of volunteer science and local grants. Heat and Power Reliability: Utilities and health officials are bracing for extreme heat; Indiana Michigan Power is temporarily pausing disconnections, while Michigan communities also face storm and heat risks. Water Safety Alerts: Oscoda Township issued a boil-water advisory after a planned service interruption, urging residents to boil water until testing clears it. Invasive Species Control: Michigan plans to release 4,000 tiny weevils to target the invasive “mile-a-minute” vine. Climate Signals in Michigan: A new ranking finds coldest Junes in Michigan since 1895, underscoring how variable weather can be even as warming pressures grow. Data Center Pushback: In Lyon Township, residents are opposing a proposed data center, with lawmakers weighing moratorium ideas. Energy for AI Demand: GM is pitching sodium-ion battery storage for grid-scale use as AI data centers drive electricity demand higher.
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