AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDrought Watch: South Carolina DNR says moderate to severe drought still covers about one-third of the state, with some counties improving and others slipping back, and officials point to above-normal temperatures boosting evaporation and water demand. Lake Murray Update: Dominion Energy will begin lowering Lake Murray this fall to control aquatic vegetation and protect water quality, urging boaters to use extra caution as coves and inlets get shallower. Wildlife & Habitat: A conservation group plans to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its refusal to grant Endangered Species Act protections to the Venus flytrap, warning development and climate threats are shrinking the plant’s already tiny range. Critical Minerals: Cyclic Materials opened the first commercial-scale rare earth magnet recycling plant in Mesa, Arizona, part of a broader push to build domestic supply chains for EVs and wind. Fire Safety & Insurance: AAIS’s FLAMES fire-risk framework was approved for use by homeowners insurers in South Carolina, aiming to better match premiums to local fire protection and mitigation efforts. Local Jobs: Stöbich Fire Protection Systems will expand its North Charleston operations, adding 33 jobs.
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