AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPFAS Watch: A new Delaware River Basin Commission study finds widespread, persistent PFAS contamination across the Delaware River system, with concentrations rising downstream and showing PFAS in surface water, sediment, and even fish and blue crab tissue. Wildlife & Fisheries: The Center for Biological Diversity sued the federal government seeking Endangered Species Act protections for American horseshoe crabs after NOAA Fisheries declined to list them, citing declines tied to overharvesting, habitat loss, biomedical bleeding, shoreline development, pollution, and climate change. Local Water Safety: A report flags major lead-pipe risk in New York, while noting the $2 billion Delaware Aqueduct bypass tunnel repair has been delayed again—another reminder of how aging water infrastructure can ripple across the region. Recycling Reality Check: Soft plastics like crisp packets, bubble wrap, and carrier bags can’t go in standard recycling; the recommended move is to use dedicated drop-off points (often at large supermarkets). Community & Flooding: A Delaware County-area effort is stepping in to protect a cemetery from flooding, with plans to pump out water and address drainage piping. Data Center Backlash (Regional): Ohio residents packed hearings to push for a moratorium or tougher rules over data centers’ water, energy, land, and health impacts. Delaware Bay Conservation: Delaware’s role in “no balloon release” laws is highlighted as Michigan debates balloon-release legality.
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