AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWater Safety & Accountability: Gaffney’s Board of Public Works says unauthorized opening of multiple fire hydrants caused a major water-pressure drop and triggered a precautionary boil-water notice. Local Conservation & Education: The South Carolina State Museum officially opened the Carolina Wildlife Garden, a native-plant habitat meant to teach visitors how local species support pollinators and wildlife. PFAS Cleanup Progress (Regional): Wisconsin lawmakers released $10 million from a PFAS trust fund to help communities still dealing with contamination tied to a fire-training site. Heat Risk: Upstate South Carolina is under “dangerous” heat advisories with triple-digit heat index values expected to linger into the week. Native Habitat Cleanup: Keep your Midlands Beautiful is running its Lake Sweep/River Sweep on Lake Murray and nearby waterways, aiming to remove thousands of pounds of litter. Wildlife & Invasives Watch: Reports continue on Joro spiders spreading across the Carolinas, with September/October bringing peak visibility. Ports & Environment: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SC Ports launched a feasibility study on navigation improvements in the upper Charleston Harbor, including potential deepening of the Cooper River channel.
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