AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew Orleans Sewer Oversight Shift: A new Louisiana law took effect Aug. 1, moving the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans under city control and giving the City Council more say over budgets and projects—aimed at tightening accountability for critical infrastructure. Statewide Environmental Funding: The USDA announced $35 million for feral swine control across 14 states, including Louisiana, citing damage to habitats, soils, and water quality. Invasive Species Management: LDWF scheduled a Lake Bistineau drawdown to fight giant salvinia, targeting a major aquatic weed problem. Water Safety Alert: Arkansas issued a harmful algal bloom advisory for Lake June, urging people to avoid contact where cyanobacteria were visually confirmed. Wildlife Commission Meeting: The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meets Aug. 6 in Baton Rouge, with items including shrimp season emergency actions and public comment. Heat-Related Prevention Spotlight: A national story revisits the Korey Stringer Institute’s work after a heat-stroke death, underscoring prevention steps that matter in Louisiana summers.
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