AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClean Water Act Fallout: A federal judge ordered Wisconsin Cheese Group (Monroe) to pay about $237,500 and improve its Monticello plant after untreated wastewater disrupted the village sewer system for 19 days, with some discharges far above permit limits. Local Industry & Jobs: Durr CTS will permanently close its De Pere facility, affecting 75 workers, with layoffs starting Oct. 13. Energy + Data Centers: Wisconsin regulators face mounting criticism over proposed gas plants tied to data center electricity demand, with opponents warning about pollution, water strain, and health harms. Public Health & Waterways: In the Chicago area, researchers dubbed “Sewer Monster” work to curb West Nile virus by targeting mosquito larvae in storm sewers; similar Milwaukee results reportedly cut mosquito populations by about a third. Wildlife Health Watch: Portage County’s deer farm tested positive for chronic wasting disease, triggering quarantine and an epidemiological investigation. Weather & Drought: Forecasts point to possible showers and thunderstorms tonight into Saturday, while northeastern Wisconsin is bracing for a potential “super El Niño” pattern with warmer temps and mixed rainfall. Community Notes: Wausau’s free “All-Stars Under the Stars” concert returns Aug. 19 to benefit veterans, and several central Wisconsin pools/splash pads close this month.
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