AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDrought Watch: Delaware’s state climatologist warns the state could tip into a flash drought as precipitation has run below average for months, with groundwater already feeling the strain; researchers at UD and the Delaware Geological Survey are rolling out a water tracker to monitor groundwater, rainfall, and evapotranspiration. Water Quality & Health: California AG Rob Bonta joined a multistate push urging the EPA to keep expanding monitoring of microplastics in drinking water after the agency added them to a priority research list. Public Health Disparities: A new study finds childhood lead exposure is down overall, but kids of color and low-wealth children still face higher blood lead levels, including Delaware data. Local Environment & Wildlife: DNREC is using a new deer tracking approach as farmers along the Delaware-Maryland line report worsening crop damage, with drought making planting harder. Extreme Weather & Agriculture: New Jersey received a federal disaster designation after an April freeze wiped out early-blooming crops, clearing the way for low-interest emergency loans. Cleanup & Safety: Delaware responded to a hazardous materials incident after a commercial truck crash near the Experimental Station left one man critically injured.
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