AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWeather & Public Safety: A new report warns that weather radar gaps leave more than 2 million Minnesotans across 72 counties and 8 tribal nations at risk of delayed severe-storm warnings, with a private effort (Climavision) working to add radars to fill coverage holes. Water Quality & PFAS: State Rep. Tom Dippel says clean water funding is headed to Hastings—$17.5 million for an Eastern Water Treatment Plant connection—aimed at helping residents deal with PFAS contamination. Climate Resilience: The University of Minnesota is boosting campus climate resilience in Crookston with 1,200+ tree and shrub plantings to restore windbreaks and support biodiversity. Land & Forestry: Minnesota DNR is taking applications for a second round of Field to Forest cost-share help, offering up to 75% reimbursement for tree planting and extra per-acre support after planting. Ag Data: The Minnesota Ag Weather Network is expanding with new stations in East Central Minnesota to give farmers more localized weather and soil information. Environmental Justice: A national piece highlights how environmental justice progress is being undermined by federal rollbacks, including shuttering EPA justice offices and reducing enforcement tied to disproportionate pollution harm.
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