AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPFAS Lawsuit in Robeson County: The Southern Environmental Law Center sued Robeson County over alleged PFAS contamination from the Robeson County landfill, saying water from the nearby Rocco Water Treatment Plant is tainting the public system that serves 67,000 residents. Water Quality Watch: Sound Rivers flagged three Eastern NC swim sites that failed weekly tests, including Slocum Creek in Havelock for a fifth straight week, pointing to ongoing pollution and possible septic problems. Marine Habitat Planning: The NC Marine Fisheries Commission’s Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee meets June 25 in Morehead City to discuss draft 2026 updates to the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan, including protection options for submerged aquatic vegetation. Drought & Heat Signals: A drought monitor update shows severe conditions persist in central NC, with forecasts pointing to hot, humid weather and storm chances shifting around the state. Food & Climate Link: Researchers at NC State report a native tile-horned Prionus beetle larva is increasingly damaging southeastern blueberry crops, with drought stress making bushes more vulnerable. Ocean Monitoring Reversal: After bipartisan backlash, the Trump administration backed off plans to dismantle the deep-ocean observatory network, including sites off Alaska and North Carolina.
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