AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBear-safety in CT: A Torrington driveway encounter shows how fast wildlife risk can hit home: a bear charged toward a young boy, and the family husky rushed in to redirect it, with DEEP noting that pet bowls, trash, bird feeders, and grills can draw bears closer. Drought + water quality: Despite heavy rain after the July 4th storm, Connecticut still faces moderate to severe drought in parts of the state, and experts warn climate change will intensify the swing between downpours and dry spells—raising risks for farms, private wells, and beach bacteria. PFAS in firefighting gear: Massachusetts lawmakers advanced funding to help fire departments buy PFAS-free turnout gear, while states look to lawsuits and stronger rules to stop “forever chemicals” at the source. Water use oversight: DEEP tentatively approved Mt. Southington Ski Area’s permit to withdraw up to 3.6 million gallons a day from an on-site pond for snowmaking, with a petition window to demand a public hearing. Higher-ed squeeze: A report says nearly a quarter of private nonprofit colleges could close or merge within a decade, while the University of Bridgeport marks five years since a rescue merger.
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