AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHydropower & River Impacts: Residents near the Ware Shoals Hydroelectric Project say they still don’t know whether the dam owner will breach or leave the dam standing after Aquenergy Systems moved toward surrendering its federal license—without clear timelines, repair estimates, or property-owner relief plans. Public Health & Environment Lab: South Carolina opened a new joint Public Health and Environmental Laboratory in Columbia, replacing a nearly 50-year-old site and expanding testing for newborn screening, drinking water, infectious disease, and radiological emergencies. Drought Watch: The SC Drought Response Committee kept most counties in severe drought, upgraded Edgefield to severe, and said no county reached extreme drought—while warning heat and below-normal rainfall could push conditions higher. Extreme Heat on the Coast: Charleston-area heat index values hit dangerous triple digits, changing tourist schedules and even pausing horse-drawn carriage tours to protect animals. Data Centers & Water/Power Pressure: New York became the first state to impose a moratorium on large data centers (50MW+), pausing permits while it drafts an environmental review focused on energy demand, water, and air quality. Local Infrastructure Delays: The Storm Branch Road bridge project missed another deadline, with officials now targeting reopening before the next school year. Wildlife & Waterways: A roundup highlighted some of South Carolina’s most snake-filled rivers and lakes, including the Savannah River, Congaree River, Lake Murray, Lake Hartwell, and the ACE Basin.
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