AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoESA Overhaul: The Trump administration finalized a major Endangered Species Act change by redefining “harm,” so habitat damage may no longer automatically count unless it directly injures or kills protected animals—sparking lawsuits from environmental groups and concern for wildlife survival. Water Infrastructure Push: The U.S. Senate EPW Committee plans to mark up the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which would fund Army Corps flood risk, navigation, and ecosystem restoration, plus EPA drinking water and wastewater programs. Ocean & Coastal Research Funding: California Ocean Science Trust launched its inaugural SeaChange Scholars awards, giving two CSU graduate students $10,000 each to study how floating offshore wind could affect marine fish communities and harbor seals. Marine Health Alarm: Scientists warn Canary Islands coastal water quality is worsening due to wastewater issues and desalination brine discharges, with seagrass meadows among the hardest hit. Blue Economy Convening: Maine Blue Economy Week returns in late September, bringing marine-sector leaders together around fisheries, aquaculture, seafood systems, and ocean innovation.
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