AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrairie Recovery: A 29-year study at Konza Prairie found that bison roughly doubled native plant diversity, with gains persisting after severe drought. Data Center Debate: Kansas gubernatorial candidates are clashing over tax breaks for large data centers, with growing scrutiny of the projects’ environmental impacts and calls for stronger safeguards. Water Quality: An advisory covers McIntyre Creek and connected waterways in Pottawatomie County, including areas near Tuttle Creek Lake and the Kansas River; state health officials have also issued lake advisories for blue-green algae blooms. Drought-Resilient Crops: A $1.9 million research grant will support KU and partner universities studying whether soil fungi can help wheat and rice withstand drought, potentially reducing irrigation needs and pressure on water supplies.
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