AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWater Quality & Permits: IDEM opened a 30-day public comment period on proposed wastewater permit changes for AES Indiana Petersburg Generating Station, including relocating discharges from Lick Creek to the White River and adding new outfalls—raising questions for Pike County residents about where the water goes and what safeguards will apply. Energy Reliability: An Indiana Statehouse committee held a six-hour hearing on the Aug. 11 outage that left parts of northern Indiana without power for up to two weeks, with lawmakers pushing for answers and prevention steps after NIPSCO restoration practices came under scrutiny. Recycling & Waste Systems: At RCon 2026, Indianapolis sustainability leaders and recycling operators discussed how to treat recycling like a material supply chain, including plans for a universal curbside recycling system in Indianapolis aimed for 2028. PFAS Exposure: A new report highlights PFAS “forever chemicals” may enter the body not just through food and water, but also through skin—citing research that includes Indiana University’s work. Wildlife & Community Science: Indiana State University’s Bat Festival drew families for conservation-focused learning, live animal sessions, and hands-on activities.
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