AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDrought Watch: Maine’s 16-month precipitation shortfall has pushed groundwater to record lows in some areas, and the state’s Drought Task Force says water shortages could persist into 2027. UMaine Research: The U.S. Department of Energy is funding two projects at roughly $1 million each: one will track forest recovery after logging, while the other explores quantum materials for future electronics. Water Quality: A new PFAS treatment system is operating near the Kennebec River in Augusta; the utility district has also sued five companies, alleging their operations contaminated its wells. Lobster Outlook: UMaine researchers report an 80% drop in baby lobsters along the Midcoast from 2010 to 2022, alongside declines in young and adult lobsters. Tech Community: Maine Tech Week returns to Portland Oct. 19–22, with events on technology’s links to industries including agriculture, marine science, health care and manufacturing.
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