AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGreat Lakes Wildlife Management: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will survey sea lampreys in Alpena County’s Long Lake Outlet–Devils Lake (June 16–25) to decide whether control measures are needed, after the invasive parasite continues to threaten Great Lakes fish. Great Lakes Fisheries: Michigan DNR reports walleye are now the most harvested species in Lake Michigan waters, with shifts in the food web tied to dreissenid mussels and the rebound of walleye reproduction in places like Saginaw Bay. Local Environmental Politics: In Saline Township, construction is moving ahead on a major AI data center even as Michigan lawmakers consider a temporary moratorium, reigniting fights over electricity, water use, and community impacts. Pesticides & Threatened Species: EPA is rolling out a new pesticide label directive that sends applicators to an online system (BLT) for location- and month-specific limits to protect listed species. Invasive Species in Michigan: A pilot release of the mile-a-minute weevil begins in Calhoun County as a biocontrol to target invasive mile-a-minute weed. Weather Watch: Mid-Michigan faces a dry weekend, then heavy rain and slow-moving storms Tuesday, with stronger to severe thunderstorms possible Thursday night. Public Health & Food: A Harvard study links ultra-processed foods to a higher dementia risk, adding pressure for healthier diets. Community & Pride: Detroit’s Motor City Pride drew about 65,000 people, underscoring local support and inclusion amid broader social tensions.
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