AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater Resilience Funding: Gov. Josh Stein and NCDEQ say DEQ has now awarded more than $1 billion for Hurricane Helene water infrastructure and resilience in western North Carolina, with 98% of damaged systems restored but $758M+ still needed for repairs and storm-proofing. Disaster Recovery Boost: FEMA approved an additional $25M for North Carolina recovery and mitigation after Helene and Tropical Storm Chantal, including 33 public assistance projects and 10 flood-prone property acquisitions to convert to permanent open space. PFAS Research: New University of Notre Dame work adds detail on how “forever chemicals” move through ecosystems and up food webs toward people, using decades of Great Lakes samples. Public Health Watch: Mecklenburg County reported the first West Nile virus detection in local mosquitoes, urging residents to eliminate standing water and use bite prevention. Weather: Forecasts call for more hot, muggy thunderstorms across parts of the Piedmont with potential for strong storms. Wildlife Conservation: American oystercatchers are rebounding along U.S. coasts after near-extinction in New England, supported by coordinated conservation and monitoring.
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