AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCoastal Storm Planning: A new Rising Waters Lab look at how Charleston could handle a worst-case Category 5 hurricane scenario—storm surge, debris, and emergency operations—puts South Carolina’s climate risk front and center. Living Shorelines: Volunteers near completion of The Nature Conservancy’s longest living shoreline project in SC, using oyster-shell living shoreline techniques to cut erosion and protect habitat. Conservation Deal Watch: Editorial coverage urges public input as nonprofits seek to conserve 3,492 acres in coastal Georgetown County (Arcadia East Tract), where zoning could otherwise mean major development. Data Center Pressure: Jasper County is moving toward a one-year moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas, citing water and electricity demands; the second reading is approved with a final vote pending. Recycling & Packaging: Pregis expands barrier packaging with metallised PE film, produced at its Anderson, SC facility with high landfill waste diversion. Wildlife & Public Safety: Reports of a squirrel stealing Halloween decorations highlight how “cute” yard wildlife interactions can become a problem for animals. Shellfish Season: SC’s recreational shellfish harvest opens Oct. 1 with specific limits and mapped public grounds managed by SCDNR. Energy Policy: National coverage notes Trump’s move to end Biden-era EV mandate via new fuel economy standards, a policy shift with potential ripple effects for clean energy and emissions debates.
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