AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPFAS Watch in Manchester: A federal appeals board sent Manchester’s wastewater treatment plant permit back to the EPA for more review of “forever chemicals” in the Merrimack River, after a legal challenge argued the first round didn’t fully analyze whether PFAS discharges cause or contribute to water violations. Coastal Climate Shift: New Hampshire researchers say warming waters are helping blue crabs and other newcomers move into Great Bay marshes, raising questions about what happens to fisheries that once depended on lobsters. Water Quality Update: Surry Mountain Lake Beach is reopening after U.S. Army Corps testing showed fecal bacteria levels returned to safe swimming standards, ending a monthslong advisory tied to high geese activity. Solar + Summer Weather: New Hampshire is in the partial solar eclipse path Wednesday afternoon, with meteor-shower viewing also peaking overnight, while Thursday brings a chance of scattered showers or storms before cooler, drier air arrives. Recycling Policy: The Northeast Recycling Council released a 2026 policy guide comparing waste reduction and recycling rules across 11 states, including New Hampshire. Local Cleanup Planning: Peterborough’s planning board heard preliminary plans for Roy’s Market expansion, including changes tied to a contaminated well site.
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