AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater & Local Infrastructure: Lebanon Utilities has backed away from discharging treated wastewater into Eagle Creek Park, but multiple alternative sites near Zionsville are still being considered, keeping pressure on the LEAP district’s fast-growing water demand. Public Health & Outdoors: Indiana DNR says the Kil-So-Quah Recreation Area campground will close indefinitely June 29, while Monroe County health officials urge Hoosiers to protect themselves from ticks after finding heavy lone star tick presence in local parks. Energy & Climate: New national data shows solar overtaking coal for the first time in monthly electricity share, even as federal policy continues to favor coal—an ongoing shift with big implications for Indiana’s power mix. Great Lakes Pollution: Lake Michigan communities are pushing back on a proposed rollback of federal coal ash rules, warning it could worsen contamination risks. Wildlife & Community Learning: Tippecanoe Audubon is rolling out summer nature hikes and field trips, including a June 27 picnic and bird walk near Mississinewa Dam. Affordability: A new ALICE report finds 39% of Northwest Indiana households can’t afford basic needs, underscoring how rising costs are squeezing families alongside environmental and health pressures.
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