AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoastal Dredging Decision-Making: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is starting a new Environmental Impact Statement for possible changes to Charleston Harbor dredging, asking the public for input on how and when maintenance dredging happens. Hurricane Safety Rethink: A new study argues the current hurricane category system can mislead people because it focuses on wind, while storm surge and rainfall drive many deaths—pushing for a severity scale that better matches real risk. Wildlife & Invasives: Georgia wildlife officials are urging residents to kill invasive Argentine black-and-white tegus, warning the lizards’ spread could harm crops and native species. Marine Life Watch: Harmful algal bloom concerns are back for Lake Hartwell, with a recreational watch issued by state environmental officials. Community Outdoors: Beaufort-area groups are celebrating the Spanish Moss Trail during June with National Trails Day kicking off the month-long push to get people outside. Local Climate Context: South Carolina drought conditions are shifting, with reports noting some improvement after recent rains while vulnerabilities remain heading into hurricane season.
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