AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAir Quality Crisis: DNREC upgraded Delaware from Code Orange to a Code Red Air Quality Action Day as Canadian wildfire smoke plus hot conditions drive unhealthy fine particle pollution and ozone—officials warn sensitive groups to limit outdoor time, with Code Red expected again Friday and particle pollution staying unhealthy into Saturday. Regional Smoke Spread: Air quality alerts hit 18 states plus D.C., with hazy skies and “unhealthy” to “very unhealthy” readings tied to hundreds of Canadian wildfires. Public Safety Reminder: DEC says launching boats from the Stilesville Fishing Access site on the West Branch of the Delaware River is prohibited (wade fishing only) and enforcement patrols are planned. Mosquito Control Debate: A letter argues against mosquito fogging, saying “organic” chemicals like pyrethroids can harm more than mosquitoes, including pollinators. Community Nature: Delaware Highlands Conservancy opened submissions for a juried Upper Delaware River photo contest, “Confluence: Land, Water, Wildlife.”
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