AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Oct. 5 in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, a major test of whether local governments can sue oil companies over climate harms—while critics say contingency-fee climate litigation is being driven by private firms with huge financial stakes. Minnesota Water & Habitat: Rochester is moving toward dredging Silver Lake and replacing its dam, with a possible Oct. 12 start if a nearly $19 million contract is approved—aimed at restoring parts of the lake, trail, and greenspace. Invasive Species: Itasca County is partnering with Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa to remove buckthorn from county-managed woodlands this fall to protect forest health and native biodiversity. Local Clean Energy: A University of Minnesota-backed “Solar Commons” model is launching in Tower, pooling solar savings into a long-term trust fund for community projects. PFAS/Training Impact: Lake Superior College has paused its firefighter training program due to PFAS contamination at the site. Gardening for Soil Health: University of Minnesota guidance highlights fall soil testing to cut guesswork on lime and fertilizer, plus winter cover crops to protect bare ground.
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