AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInvasive Species Watch: A new invasive plant, wavyleaf basketgrass, has been found in Bear Run Nature Reserve in western Pennsylvania, where it can form dense mats in shaded forests and spread by sticky seeds hitchhiking on boots, pets, and wildlife—experts are urging public help at an August event to slow its spread. Outdoor Recreation & Access: DCNR opened a fall grant round for motorized recreation, including ATV, snowmobile, and motorized trail projects, with applications due Sept. 30—funding supports planning, maintenance, equipment, and education. Wildlife & Community: The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Elk Cam is live for the upcoming elk rut, letting people watch elk and other wildlife from the comfort of home. Conservation in the Field: The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission approved rulemaking that would raise the minimum size limit for harvesting trout to better protect wild brook trout populations. Weather & Safety: A heat advisory remains in effect in parts of Pennsylvania through Saturday evening, warning of heat illness risk from hot, humid conditions. Local Roads: PennDOT scheduled I-81 closures in Luzerne County for partial demolition of an I-80 bridge, with daily night detours starting Aug. 10.
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