AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWater Quality Alert: Nebraska DHHS issued a Harmful Algal Bloom health alert for Rockford Lake in Gage County after microcystin levels exceeded the threshold; swimming beaches are closed and people are told to avoid swallowing lake water and keep pets out. Wastewater Funding: South Sioux City won a $40 million EPA WIFIA loan to expand its wastewater treatment plant, covering over 60% of costs and aimed at preventing steep sewer bill increases while protecting the Missouri River. Drought Update: UNL’s latest drought monitor shows nearly 600,000 Nebraskans in drought-impacted areas, with western counties facing exceptional drought and the state still seeing widespread extreme conditions. Severe Weather Watch: A tornado warning was issued for Cherry County in the Sandhills after radar showed a classic rotating supercell south of Merriman. Wildlife & Habitat: A piping plover-focused project highlights the species’ fragile nesting needs across protected populations in the Great Lakes, northern Great Plains, and Atlantic Coast. Data Center Water Push: Google pledged to replenish more water than it uses by 2030 and pointed to conservation and reuse efforts, including work tied to Nebraska.
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