AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSewage Crisis Response: Botetourt County supervisors will consider a plan to fund a “Tijuana River Capture and Cleanup Initiative,” including $5.8 million from local funds, faster permitting, and a standing oversight committee to reduce pollution before it reaches communities and the coast. Wildlife Health Watch: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources reports suspected hemorrhagic disease in deer, noting the seasonal spread and urging people not to handle sick-looking deer. Data Center Backlash, Up Close: In Botetourt County, grading is set to begin for Google’s 312-acre data center site after a land disturbance permit; the county says wetlands won’t be disturbed and that erosion, stormwater controls, and regulated blasting will be required. Public Pressure on AI Infrastructure: A broader debate continues as officials and residents question data centers’ impacts on power, water, and quality of life, while Trump escalates criticism of opponents. Heat Safety Rulemaking: Virginia is moving toward new workplace standards for extreme heat, targeting water, rest, shade/cooling, training, and acclimatization for outdoor workers. Conservation Loss: Wendell Berry, a major agrarian writer and environmental activist, died at 92.
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