AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFlood Resilience Planning: North Carolina DEQ released the final Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy, laying out 33 priority flood resilience actions—from stormwater and road upgrades to protecting critical infrastructure and adding nature-based solutions. Drought Watch: The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows drought easing in parts of the state, with several areas moving to “abnormally dry,” but Western Brunswick County remains in exceptional drought and officials urge continued water conservation. Heat Advisory: Eastern North Carolina is under extended heat advisories, with highs in the mid-90s and heat index values pushing into the triple digits, plus only limited rain chances. Sewer Spill Response: Spindale is working to reduce sewer spills after heavy rains overwhelmed the Oak Street Pump Station, sending about 1,250 gallons of untreated wastewater into Stonecutter Creek. Urban Trees: Wilmington is set to use $1.48M in Inflation Reduction Act grant funding to maintain its urban forest, including tree inventory work, planting, and removing hazardous trees. Air Quality Reminder: DEQ is reminding residents that burning trash and other man-made materials outdoors is illegal under state law.
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