AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWinter Outlook: NOAA favors a wetter-than-average winter across the South, offering a possible reprieve for Arkansas, though seasonal forecasts are not guarantees. Drought: Recent warmth and rainfall deficits worsened drought in southern Arkansas and nearby states. Pollinator Habitat: Arkansas State University received $249,000 to study roadside seeding practices that could improve plant diversity and pollinator habitat along state highways. Water Quality: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority weighed in on EPA guidance for reducing PFAS in biosolids. Wildlife: Arkansas refuge expansion, new research into declining mallard populations and habitat, and renewed AGFC support for the Bayou Meto project highlight efforts to protect migratory ducks. Environmental Accountability: Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin reached a $32 million settlement with Monsanto over environmental contamination. Water Funding: Arkansas voters will consider a ballot issue authorizing up to $500 million in bonds for water, waste-disposal and pollution-abatement projects.
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