AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildlife & Habitat: A video from Hilton Head shows an eastern diamondback rattlesnake swimming across a backyard pool, a reminder that built spaces can quickly overlap with wildlife habitat. Endangered Species & Local Planning: Charleston County is accelerating tree-clearing for a Maybank Highway exit lane on Johns Island to meet federal northern long-eared bat rules, with work timed around seasonal restrictions. Coastal Wildlife Health: A new look at osprey breeding suggests reproductive trouble in saltier waters, with freshwater areas producing more young per pair than marine systems. Pollution & Industry Recycling: Rhode Island’s WAVES effort recycles fiberglass boat hulls by sending fiber to cement kilns, cutting landfill waste and reducing demand for raw materials—South Carolina is part of the supply chain. Chemicals at SC Solar Plant: Fort Mill residents and school leaders are urging the governor to stop Silfab Solar from restarting chemical commissioning after prior leaks near schools. Data Centers & Energy Pressure: A new coalition backed by major tech firms and unions plans to push back against local data center moratoriums, including in South Carolina. Public Safety Weather: Storms and rain could disrupt South Carolina and Georgia college football games Saturday, with lightning a key concern.
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