AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTropical Storm Bertha & Flood Risk: Bertha’s final Gulf landfall is expected Thursday, but the bigger threat is a moisture plume feeding heavy rain across the Carolinas and parts of Virginia and Georgia, with flash-flood warnings and more rain through Friday. Coastal Conservation: Horry County’s Waties Island could become South Carolina’s newest state park after a $4 million NOAA grant helped secure 107 acres for long-term habitat protection and planned public access. Data Centers vs. Communities: Spartanburg residents near a nearly $3B data center say dust, noise, and health impacts are already hitting, while Congress and the White House push “ratepayer protection” ideas to stop grid upgrade costs from landing on household bills. Wildlife & Public Safety: Greenville Zoo closed after an Amur leopard escaped its enclosure for about 38 minutes before being tranquilized; officials are investigating how it got out. Invasive Species: A hammerhead worm sighting in Alabama highlights the risk to soil health and pets, with experts urging safe removal and steps to prevent spread. Agriculture Biosecurity: USDA announced $35M to help combat feral swine, part of a larger $105M effort to protect farms, landscapes, and livestock health.
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