AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFarm Resilience: New Hampshire’s conservation districts opened a new round of climate grants to help farms cut emissions and adapt to extreme weather, drought and pests. Applications are due Feb. 1. Community Solar: A 1.34-megawatt array on Jaffrey’s capped landfill is expected to cut electricity supply charges by 25% for 250 families. Wetland Protections: Richmond conservation advocates say local officials are weakening safeguards; town records show 16 of 19 requests for zoning exceptions were approved over 12 years. PFAS Pollution: An Amherst jury awarded residents more than $4 million in a property-damage case over PFOA contamination of private wells. The award does not cover potential health impacts. Landfill Plans: Casella has scrapped its proposed New Hampshire landfill, writing off $13.6 million in costs. Wildlife and Forests: Regional grants will support the Harris Center’s turtle-rescue education program and a Monadnock hemlock initiative.
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