AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConservation & Wildlife: Dr. James “Greg” Kuhns of Bullitt County won the 2026 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award for stewardship that improves soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. Data Centers & Local Power: Greensboro City Council reversed course and voted to start the legal process for a potential 120-day moratorium on large data centers, while a “Get the Facts” explainer weighs environmental tradeoffs like energy demand, water use, noise, and light. Public Health: CDC data show the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris has been screened in 23 states this year, including Kentucky, underscoring ongoing hospital and long-term care risks. Community Clean Air & Water: Kentucky is accepting applications for grants to tackle illegal dumping and litter, aiming to protect waterways, wildlife, and public health. Outdoor Education & Pollinators: Oak Grove’s 18th Annual Butterfly Festival returns Sept. 5 with live butterfly releases and hands-on conservation activities. STEM for Kentucky’s Kids: TVA’s STEM classroom funding offers up to $5,000 for projects across the TVA region, including parts of Kentucky. Safety on Kentucky Roads: KY 300 rockslide concerns are prompting a planning study to reduce recurring rockfalls near the Lincoln/Boyle line. Waterfowl Habitat Work: The Green River Delta Waterfowl Chapter is expanding nesting habitat with duck boxes and water-control efforts, including youth involvement.
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