AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClean Water & Wetlands Watch: The Goose River turned red in North Dakota, and the state says low water and low oxygen likely let organic material build up; officials are still testing and warn conditions aren’t safe for fish, wildlife, or people. State Environmental Leadership: Gov. Kelly Armstrong named Jennifer Turnbow to lead the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, with a focus on protecting air, land, and water. Harmful Algal Blooms: North Dakota added more waterbodies to its harmful algal bloom list, bringing the total to 20. Wildlife & Disease: Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been confirmed in commercial poultry flocks across Minnesota and the Dakotas, with fall migration raising concern for spillover risks. Outdoor Life & Hunting: North Dakota’s youth deer season opened Sept. 18, and hunters are reminded of supervision and safety rules. On the Ground in Energy: Visitors from Japan to Europe toured Gevo’s North Dakota farm-to-fuel and carbon capture operation near Richardton, linking local corn and ethanol to underground storage. Public Health Reminder: The FDA issued a Class II recall for certain hand soaps sold in 15 states over possible bacterial contamination.
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