AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEPA Clean Water Funding: The EPA says it will disburse $90 million for clean water and restoration projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including 28 projects in Virginia, with money aimed at small watershed work and nutrient/sediment reductions. Drought Watch Changes: Virginia’s Drought Monitoring Task Force is de-escalating drought warnings to drought watch advisories in 16 counties and 7 cities across the Northern Piedmont, Northern Virginia, and Shenandoah regions, while keeping emergency and warning levels in drier parts like the Roanoke River area. Data Center Pressure in Virginia: A new Virginia executive order bars the biggest power-demand data center projects from receiving state assistance through expedited permitting, as officials and residents push back on noise, emissions, water use, and electricity demand. Fall Road-Trip Prep: VDOT released an updated free Official State Transportation Map and urges drivers to plan ahead for fall foliage, watch for deer, and slow down on wet leaves. Wildlife Art Call: Virginia DWR opened submissions for its Restore the Wild Artwork Competition, asking artists to depict the American woodcock, with entries due Jan. 8, 2027. Local Farmers Market & Food Sourcing: The Lexington Farmers Market highlights how seasonal weather shapes vendor turnout and sales, while Washington and Lee’s Harvest Dinner points to pest challenges in the campus garden but continued local sourcing.
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