AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildlife & Public Lands: A new U.S. Fish and Wildlife directive would let people kill endangered animals during logging and development as long as the activity isn’t “intentionally directed” at them, drawing sharp backlash from conservation groups. Water & Climate Impacts: The Goose River is under scrutiny after low water and low oxygen contributed to discoloration, with state officials pointing to conditions that can stress aquatic life. Habitat Funding for Big Game: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced $13.3 million in grants to protect winter ranges and migration corridors for mule deer, elk, pronghorn and more across the West, including North Dakota. Community Conservation: Volunteers planted more than 3,000 trees and native plants along the Red River in Fargo to stabilize banks, cut erosion, and support wildlife. North Dakota Outdoors: The state set a youth pheasant season for Oct. 3-4 (ages 15 and under, with an unarmed adult required). Public Health & Ticks: A citizen-science tick study is expanding into North Dakota, asking residents to submit ticks for pathogen testing as warmer conditions shift tick populations. Energy & Policy: EPA moves to repeal power-plant greenhouse gas limits and proposes steps to block future climate regulation, setting up likely legal fights. Mapping Landslide Risk: USGS awarded $1 million to multiple states, including North Dakota, to build landslide hazard mapping using lidar, satellites, and machine learning.
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