AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHarmful Algae Watch: North Dakota DEQ added Lake Darling (Renville County) and Buffalo Lodge Lake (McHenry County) to harmful algae warnings, plus an advisory for the Epping-Springbrook Dam (Williams County), bringing the state total to 17 waterbodies under advisories or warnings. Wildlife & Public Health: Game and Fish set 2026 bighorn sheep hunting licenses at five (one auction, four lottery), noting the herd is at record levels but mature ram availability is down after poor lamb recruitment years. Bat Rabies Alert: State agencies urged residents to avoid contact with bats and report dead bats for rabies testing after multiple rabid bats were found in central Bismarck. Water & Flood Planning: Work continues on funding for the Crystal Springs watershed initiative, exploring options to move excess water from western basins in Stutsman County. Cybersecurity: Thomson Reuters confirmed a C-Track breach that exposed court records in North Dakota and other jurisdictions, with some files potentially containing sensitive personal information. Drought & Fire Risk: Dry, hot conditions worsened drought near the Dakotas with Minnesota and kept fire danger elevated across parts of the central U.S.
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