AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCoastal Restoration: Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands restoration plan just cleared a major funding hurdle, with $90.8M earmarked to rebuild North Chandeleur’s beach, dunes and marsh—supporting sea grasses and endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles. Public Health: Doctors are warning about a rise in child drownings nationwide, stressing that rescue and resuscitation can’t wait—plus a separate report flags a growing U.S. outbreak of “explosive” watery diarrhoea tied to a parasite. Skin Cancer Risk: A Baton Rouge physician says indoor tanning is trending again, especially among Gen Z, and highlights how UV exposure from tanning beds can sharply raise melanoma risk. STEM & Education Moves: Louisiana’s university leadership continues to shift, including Louisiana Tech naming a new dean for its College of Applied and Natural Sciences. Local Tech/Health Community: Ochsner leadership is also changing, with Dr. Brian Moore set to lead Ochsner Clinic as chief physician executive and president. Tourism & Planning: Visit the Northshore got a clean financial audit and shared early findings from a new 10-year tourism master plan.
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