AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData center zoning fight in Mercer County: The Mercer County Fiscal Court voted to send Ordinance 2026-08 back to committee, after concerns from Shaker Village and residents about environmental impacts, pollution, and infrastructure strain tied to a proposed data center near Shaker Village. Water stewardship win: Northern Kentucky Water District was named a 2026 Sustainable Water Utility Management Award winner, highlighting long-term planning and investments aimed at safe, reliable drinking water. Drought and river conditions: Kentucky lake levels are expected to dip slightly, with low-flow conditions continuing on rivers like the Buffalo—heat is also limiting fishing success. Regenerative agriculture expansion: Western Kentucky’s Sunnyside Egg Company is expanding to upscale West Coast grocery chains, building on pasture-raised flocks and regenerative farm partnerships after the 2022 bird flu disruption. Local climate resilience planning: Lexington’s revised snow response plan is still on track for October completion, with added crews and contractors after major storms exposed gaps. Wildlife and outdoor access: Louisville opened its first adaptive mountain bike trail at Waverly Park, and a new Eastern Kentucky birding trail aims to grow conservation-minded birdwatching.
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