AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWater Security: Suspected Iran-linked hackers targeted drinking water and wastewater systems in at least a dozen states, with Michigan reporting nine attempted or successful breaches; utilities reportedly lost remote monitoring/control and switched to manual operations, though officials say no contaminated water reached the public. Great Lakes & Clean Water: The Marble-Coldwater Clean Water Partnership is seeking community input (through Aug. 10) for a science-based watershed plan ahead of a state grant application, with local matching funds required. Wildlife & Public Lands: The DNR is asking for public comment on lifting a decades-old ban to allow bear hunting on Bois Blanc Island, with a public forum set for Aug. 22 in St. Ignace. Health & Community Infrastructure: UM Health–Sparrow broke ground on an $83 million behavioral health building with inpatient beds for children and teens, designed to use daylight and open spaces as part of treatment. Local Environment & Recreation: The Alliance for the Great Lakes is gearing up for Adopt a Beach cleanups around Lake Michigan, including events in Southwest Michigan. Politics & Climate Context: A study says human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the extreme fire weather behind Canada’s massive wildfires. Arts & Community Spaces: Kalamazoo Institute of Arts kicked off major Creative Commons renovations aimed at improving air quality and expanding flexible community learning space.
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