AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOil Spill Cleanup Dragging On: Louisiana officials say LOOP oil from a February spill is still hard to clean up, with about 54 miles of marsh shoreline (21%) reported not fully cleaned nearly three months later—an update heard by seafood leaders in Terrebonne Parish. Drinking Water Lead Push: EPA announced $76.6M for Texas to find and replace lead service lines, aiming to cut childhood lead exposure at the source. Carbon Capture Fight: Louisiana lawmakers rejected bills that would have let parishes vote on carbon-capture projects, while one environmental study resolution advanced. Local Enforcement Gets a Boost: St. Tammany Parish used newly installed surveillance cameras to catch illegal dumping in Lacombe and issue a gross littering citation. Boating Safety Reminder: Gulf Coast agencies urged Memorial Day weekend caution—wear life jackets, boat sober, and watch weather closely. Wildlife News: Jeff Davis Parish reports four whooping crane families thriving in private crawfish fields.
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