AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRabies Response: USDA plans to spread millions of fishmeal-coated rabies vaccine baits across the Southeast in October, targeting raccoon rabies; officials say the sachets should be left undisturbed and are safe for pets if encountered. Lowcountry Energy Fight: Two SC landowners have appealed to the state Supreme Court over environmental and public health concerns tied to the proposed Canadys Station natural gas plant in the ACE Basin watershed. Hurricane Season Reality Check: With the Atlantic season unusually quiet, experts warn SC still needs to prepare—storms can still “homegrow” near the coast or roll in from the Gulf. Coastal Forest Loss: A new map estimates more than 10 million dead trees along the Atlantic coast, driven by saltwater pushing inland and reshaping coastal woodlands. Mosquito-Borne Risk: A USC study finds West Nile exposure is far higher in SC than the national average, with Richland County/Columbia among the hardest hit. SepticSmart Week: SC Dept. of Environmental Services highlights SepticSmart Week, noting about 30% of households rely on septic systems and stressing proper installation and maintenance to protect public health and waterways.
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