AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater Quality & Accountability: Old Dutch Mustard Co. is moving into a “comprehensive water pollution compliance” program after its owner was sentenced for knowingly contaminating the Souhegan River, with a consent decree requiring real-time stream monitoring and steps to prevent future acidic discharges. Cyanobacteria Watch: New Hampshire is investigating multiple possible cyanobacteria bloom reports on popular waters, including Pawtuckaway and parts of Lake Winnipesaukee, and is asking people to report bright green surface streaks or ribbons. Wildlife Management: NH Fish and Game plans prescribed burns near the Concord Municipal Airport over the coming weeks to improve wildlife habitat, with timing dependent on safe weather. Forests & Climate Resilience: The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and UNH Cooperative Extension will host a timber harvest tour on Mount Monadnock Aug. 19, highlighting sustainable forestry and habitat protection amid climate change. Renewable Energy Showcase: Appledore Island’s Shoals Marine Lab is unveiling its green microgrid—renewables plus composting, recycling, and rainwater collection—as a preview of NH’s energy future. School Tech Policy: After the “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban, NH’s School Screen Time Task Force is now looking at how other screens and tech are used in classrooms. Weekend Weather: Expect pleasant highs in the 70s/80s with low humidity and some rain late Sunday into Monday.
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