AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClean Water Act Case in Juneau: Federal and state regulators reached a proposed settlement with Duran Construction Company over alleged wetlands dredging and dumping without permits, with potential penalties totaling $350,000. Spaceport Logistics: Alaska Aerospace is seeking $3.51 million for planning and engineering to study a barge landing and boat ramp at Pasagshak, aiming to move supplies by water instead of trucks. Public Health Watch: A “rabbit fever” (tularemia) tick-borne illness is drawing attention in the Lower 48, underscoring how warmer conditions can raise risks for Alaskans too. Wildlife Safety: A new study challenges the idea that dogs reliably make people safer in bear country, adding urgency to bear-aware behavior. Community Notes: Fairbanks-area Tanana Valley State Fair warned of a parking scam, and Wrangell reported higher August utility bills after a 10-day hydropower shutdown forced costly diesel generation.
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