AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClean Water & Wetlands Policy: The EPA is seeking more public comments as it tries to finalize a durable rewrite of the Waters of the U.S. rule, a move that could reshape protections for wetlands nationwide. Energy R&D: The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $12 million for space-based solar photovoltaics research, aiming to cut costs and expand domestic manufacturing for panels used in space. Wildlife Monitoring: At a West Virginia hatchery, biologists are testing tiny “backpacks” on juvenile crayfish to track survival and movement when standard tags are too large. Local Water Quality Funding: South Dakota’s DANR is accepting applications for Clean Water Act Section 319 nonpoint source grants, with a Oct. 1 deadline and a required 40% local match. Arctic Climate & Security: The EU announced a 200-million-euro package for Greenland, including education, fisheries, digital connectivity, renewable energy, and critical raw materials—part of a broader Arctic power push. Food Safety: A roundup for National Food Safety Education Month spotlights the groups doing the behind-the-scenes work on inspections, research, and lawsuits that keep pathogens out of the food supply.
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