AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Quality: Testing in Stonington’s Wequetequock Cove detected high levels of human DNA, raising concerns about sewage pollution. The town is investigating possible links to failing septic systems as residents report worsening algae blooms and declining wildlife. Forest Health: Connecticut’s oak survey found white-oak acorn production at its highest level since monitoring began in 2007, a welcome food source for wildlife and boost for forest regeneration. Recycling: Southington’s 60-acre food-waste facility won a national award. It combines unpackaging, anaerobic digestion and composting, with capacity to process 100,000 tons annually. Clean Energy: Connecticut’s solar expansion faces a roadblock: Eversource has delayed signing contracts for 54 megawatts of projects selected last year, citing prices and unresolved state energy-policy decisions. Local Impacts: Colchester residents have packed a town hall to oppose a proposed data center, adding local concerns over large-scale development to the state’s energy debate.
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