AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPFAS Policy Push: U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan reintroduced bipartisan legislation to ban PFAS “forever chemicals” in food wrappers and packaging, reviving a fight over grease- and water-resistant coatings that can persist in the environment and body. Wildlife & Water Quality: Minnesota’s HPAI bird flu season is ramping up early, with confirmed cases spreading from a Wright County commercial flock to additional commercial and backyard flocks. Public Lands & Habitat Work: National Public Lands Day brought Minnesota volunteers to remove buckthorn near St. Paul’s Mississippi River corridor, tying local restoration to the state’s 75-year wildlife management areas milestone. Invasive Species Education: Aitkin County is tackling aquatic invasive species with local committee planning and public outreach aimed at protecting lakes and recreation. Climate Signals: New research finds El Niño events have grown nearly 40% stronger over the last 40 years versus the pre-industrial era, based on coral records. Community Learning: A local naturalist is offering a course on “bird language,” teaching people how to read calls and patterns in Minnesota’s fall woods.
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