AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSevere Weather Alert: Southeast Wisconsin is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7 p.m., with storms most likely 2–5 p.m. and threats including damaging winds (up to ~80 mph near Lake Michigan), large hail, isolated tornadoes, and flooding from multiple rounds. Water & Wells: Vantage Data Centers in Port Washington received a DNR permit to operate private wells at limited pumping rates, while the city of Port still needs more info before considering additional well permits. Wildlife Tracking: Wisconsin’s peregrine falcon recovery team is using tiny, solar-powered location transmitters on banded chicks to finally answer where the birds go in their early years. Invasive Species Watch: “Frankenfish” northern snakeheads are being spotted more often in Midwest waters, raising alarms for native species as the invasive predator can survive briefly on land. Conservation Funding Fight: Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is set to expire June 30 amid partisan politics, despite strong public support for conservation spending. Local Climate Resilience: WisDOT warns drivers about pavement buckling risk during hot weather. Community & Health: St. Croix Hospice in the region earned Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care” recognition.
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