AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño Watch: The National Weather Service says a weak El Niño has formed and could become “very strong” by winter, raising odds of warmer Northwest temperatures and low snowpacks that Idaho water users will feel. Water & Wildlife Invasives: Bear Lake Watch is funding a decontamination and inspection station on Idaho’s side to help stop quagga mussels from spreading. Idaho Water Infrastructure: Kendrick won a $7.38M low-interest DEQ wastewater loan (with $4.12M principal forgiveness) to upgrade its treatment system from lagoons to mechanical treatment. Public Lands Policy: Utah Sen. Mike Lee is pushing a move that could roll back the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, arguing it blocks wildfire mitigation. Wildlife Under Drought: A Mountain West study finds severe drought shrinks high-quality habitat for mule deer, black bears, and cougars, with big impacts on young deer survival. Local River Protection Fight: Bellevue residents are demanding remediation after unpermitted riparian work along Trout Lane, with a stop-work order tied to floodplain permitting. Northern Lights Buzz: NOAA forecasts a geomagnetic storm that could make auroras visible in parts of Idaho this weekend. Conservation & Rare Plants: The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned for federal protection of rare goldenweed species found in Idaho and the Pacific Northwest.
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