AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPFAS Testing Access: A Michigan conservation district story highlights how landowners can tap USDA funding for reduced-cost PFAS soil and water testing through NRCS’s EQIP. Recycling Push in the U.P.: EGLE announced $1.4 million in 2026 Recycling Infrastructure Grants for Upper Peninsula communities, including new curbside carts and equipment to keep recyclables and contaminants out of waterways. Solar Fight in Wexford: Opponents of a proposed 1,500-acre solar array in Wexford County celebrated after the planning commission recommended against a key zoning amendment that would have advanced the project. Wildlife Feeding Law: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new Michigan law allowing limited backyard wildlife and bird feeding near homes, with clear quantity and distance rules. Data Center Noise Lawsuit: Residents in Dowagiac sued an AI data center operator over a constant high-pitched whining sound they say has disrupted daily life. Food Safety Alert: A multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened nearly 100 people, while Michigan reports cases—another reminder that contamination investigations are still evolving. Cyclospora Outbreak Context: Coverage continues on the fast-growing cyclospora outbreak, including Michigan’s case counts and ongoing questions about sources and response. Great Lakes Science Milestone: GRETA, a new gamma-ray detector at MSU’s FRIB, reached first beam—boosting Michigan-led research that can improve understanding of atomic nuclei and related science. Federal Pipeline Review Fight: Michigan and other states urged FERC not to expand blanket approvals for natural gas pipelines, warning it could raise costs and worsen pollution and climate impacts.
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