AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWater & Health: The EPA says lingering wildfire smoke can raise contaminants in water, including nitrate, arsenic, and disinfection byproducts, so North Dakotans may need to watch how drinking water is treated as smoke increases. Toxic Algae Alerts: The ND Department of Environmental Quality posted harmful algae warnings for Devils Lake and other waters, urging people and pets to stay out when water looks discolored, has scum, or smells bad. Heat Dome Impacts: A dangerous heat dome is expected to keep pushing triple-digit temperatures across the central U.S., including North Dakota, with major heat risks through Monday—especially dangerous with high humidity and warm nights. Drinking Water Exposure: A new study links household drinking water to long-term lithium exposure, finding lithium levels often above a federal screening level in parts of the Dakotas. Invasive Species Cleanup: Grand Forks Prairie Partners is inviting the public to help remove Russian olive and other invasive woody plants at the Turtle River Waterfowl Production Area on Aug. 1. Climate-Smart Farming: An Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture pilot program is bringing conservation support to North Dakota producers.
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