AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInvasive Species Alert: Georgia wildlife officials are warning residents about the Argentine black-and-white tegu, a large invasive lizard that can threaten native wildlife; the state says people should not handle it and should report sightings. Local Conservation & Education: The Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary Wednesday, highlighting its raptor and reptile rehab work and trails, with family-friendly activities like canoeing and a butterfly encounter. Watershed Learning: Ogeechee Riverkeeper and the Chatham County UGA Extension Office are partnering on a Georgia Master Naturalist program starting Aug. 19, with weekly classes and field trips across local ecosystems, including invasive species training. Agriculture & Biodiversity: Georgia’s agricultural research center took part in the “Golden Head” wheat heritage festival, focusing on protecting endemic wheat varieties and agro-biodiversity. Air Quality Context: A report on rainfall history and air pollution notes that where air comes from can matter as much as local rain patterns.
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