AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWater & Climate Credits: Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District says its Yahara WINS watershed project generated verified carbon credits—proof that conserving land to meet phosphorus limits can cut emissions while improving water quality. Air Quality: Olmsted County earned an “F” for ozone and a “D” for particle pollution in the American Lung Association’s State of the Air report, with MPCA pointing to traffic, industry, and wildfire smoke. Pollinator Protection: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized critical habitat for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee, including more than 1.5 million acres across Minnesota and neighboring states. Invasive Species & Monitoring: The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota is using bird testing to build an early warning system for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Local Sustainability: Hennepin County launched “One, Two, Tree” to help residents plant and care for more trees toward its million-by-2030 goal. Zero Waste in Minnesota: A new zero-waste store in Anoka is pushing shoppers to reuse containers to cut single-use plastic. Water Quality Update: MPCA is set to recommend Lake Zumbro be removed from Minnesota’s impaired waters list.
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