AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoExtreme Heat Alert: South Carolina is bracing for a heat dome with highs near 100 and heat index values around 104–109, raising risks of heat illness—after at least one heat-related death was reported near Charleston. Wildlife Conservation: Volunteers in the Lowcountry captured diamondback terrapins for a permitted conservation study, highlighting the species’ role in healthy salt marshes and creeks. Plastics Fight in Court: Georgia and South Carolina joined a 17-state lawsuit challenging California’s plastics packaging recycling law, arguing it violates state sovereignty and could drive up costs for everyday goods. Waterway Maintenance: Georgetown Harbor dredging is set to start in July, with a June 30 public meeting to discuss a $3.587 million project to restore channel depths and improve safe navigation. Data Center Pressure (Water): A new report warns data centers can strain municipal drinking water and notes growing state rules requiring disclosure and permitting tied to water availability.
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