AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaster Naturalist: The 2026-2027 Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist Program is now accepting applications through July 17 (5 p.m.), training volunteers with field days and online sessions to protect local ecosystems. Water Safety: A missing teen swimmer’s body was recovered at Jordan Lake after a search that paused when severe weather moved in. Land & Pollution Concerns: A Sanford developer hired firms to address landfill and cemetery questions tied to a proposed mixed-use project, after studies reported toxic VOCs on the site. Health & Waterborne Risk: Health officials are investigating a growing Cyclospora outbreak (“explosive diarrhea”) with cases reported in North Carolina and many other states as investigators work to identify the source. Heat & Storms: Hot, humid Triad weather is keeping severe storm and flooding risk elevated, with damaging winds and heavy downpours possible. Energy & Data Centers: A Duke Energy rate increase hearing is set to move forward Tuesday, with environmental groups warning about gas-fired power and pushing for more renewables and storage as data centers drive demand. Community Resilience: Conservation Corps North Carolina is helping restore Western North Carolina landscapes after Hurricane Helene, training young people while repairing damaged habitats.
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