AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPollinator-Friendly Lawns: A Kentucky homeowner story highlights “rebel lawns” replacing fertilizer-heavy bluegrass with clover, yarrow, and other plants to support pollinators, conserve water, and improve soil. Public Health Alert: Lexington-Fayette officials warn residents after a rabid bat was found in Northern Fayette County near Berea Road and the Kentucky Horse Park; people and pets should avoid wild animals and seek help if exposure is possible. Soil Conservation Research: Kentucky State’s long-running soil erosion plots—built to study how slope, land cover, and management affect runoff and sediment—are being positioned as a living lab for students and conservation outreach. Local Governance & Environment: Warren County approved strict new data center rules, including industrial-only siting, distance buffers from homes, and closed-loop cooling to reduce water demand. Wildlife & Disease Risk: With summer tick season ramping up nationwide, new reporting points to rising tick-bite emergency visits and the growing risk of Lyme and other tick-borne illness.
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