AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoWildlife: North Dakota opened deer season with just 39,100 licenses, the lowest allocation in more than 50 years, as wildlife managers seek to rebuild herds hit by severe winters, disease and shrinking habitat. Bakken Water: LibertyStream signed a nonbinding agreement to explore extracting lithium from oilfield wastewater at Goodnight Midstream’s North Dakota sites; a commercial facility would depend on final agreements. Industrial Growth: Northern Plains Nitrogen says it hopes to start building a Grand Forks fertilizer plant in early 2027, with plans for water supply and discharge agreements still advancing. Water Supply: The Red River Valley Water Supply Project’s estimate has risen to $1.7 billion. The proposed pipeline would bring Missouri River water to the region as a drought backup and for industry. Local Development: Harwood voters rejected a measure requiring added reviews and hearings for major industrial projects, clearing no new restrictions for a planned $3 billion data center. Fossil Record: Researchers identified a new ancient softshell turtle species from fossils found in southwestern North Dakota.
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