AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnvironment Funding: The University of Minnesota secured $23.3 million through the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund to protect drinking water, conserve wildlife habitat, and boost climate resilience. Air Quality: Project CAR hit a major milestone, completing its 1,000th free emissions repair for income-qualified drivers, cutting more than 55 tons of pollution since 2017. Clean Water & Landscaping: Rice Creek Watershed District shared tips for lakeside yards, highlighting native plants like sedges to reduce stormwater runoff and chemical fertilizer use. Local Habitat Wins: Three Minnesota lakes—Rice Marsh, Riley, and Hyland—are set to be removed from the impaired waters list, reflecting long-running clean-water work. PFAS Policy Watch: A new critique says Minnesota’s PFAS law could create patient confusion around lifesaving medical devices, even with exemptions. Community Food Growing: Vadnais Heights is opening a community food forest Aug. 15, aiming to build a more biodiverse, resilient local ecosystem.
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