AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoLand Conservation: Georgetown County backed a plan to permanently protect the nearly 3,500-acre Arcadia East Tract, preserving coastal wetlands, maritime forests, freshwater habitat, and longleaf pine for migratory birds and wildlife. More Protected Acres: Upstate Forever secured three new conservation easements protecting 800+ acres in Laurens and Union counties, including family farms, working forests, clean water, and wildlife habitat. Wildlife & Health: A rabid skunk was confirmed in Pickens County; officials say no human exposure is known, but one dog was exposed and will be quarantined. Weather & Water: NOAA forecasts above-normal precipitation for South Carolina in fall 2026, tied to a developing “super” El Niño. Disaster Recovery: FEMA announced $33M+ for South Carolina recovery and mitigation projects after Hurricane Helene, including major reservoir repairs for Greenville Water. Public Safety: A missing kayaker’s body was recovered from Lake Waccamaw after a multi-agency search. STEM & Environment Education: GSSM Foundation received a $50,000 grant to expand statewide STEM camps and STEM Days, including environmental engineering topics.
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