AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Centers & Power Strain: Virginia’s fast-growing data center boom is running into grid delays, with developers increasingly proposing “behind-the-meter” power that raises alarms about pollution, noise, and whether clean-energy goals are still met. Offshore Mining: BOEM extended the public comment period for possible mineral leasing off Virginia’s Eastern Shore through Aug. 22, giving residents more time to weigh environmental and cultural impacts. Public Health & Air Permits: Waynesboro residents packed a DEQ hearing urging the agency to block or delay Northrop Grumman’s operating permit over concerns about hazardous air emissions and health risks. Drought & Water Stress: Virginia is facing one of its worst droughts in 20+ years, with DEQ saying the state needs months of steady rain to recover. Fish Kills From Heat: Extreme heat is stressing Chesapeake Bay waters, contributing to fish kills in the Potomac and Baltimore Harbor as warmer water holds less oxygen. Community Outdoors: Augusta County’s free “Summer Nights on the South River” spotlights river education, fishing, canoeing, and local watershed groups at Crimora Park. Wildlife Gardening: A native butterfly garden at Ouabache Trails is making progress with help from local organizations, expanding habitat for pollinators.
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