AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEndangered Species Act Rollback: A new U.S. Fish and Wildlife directive would let endangered animals be killed during logging, development, and other projects as long as the activity isn’t “intended” to kill them—sparking backlash from conservation groups. Water & Wetlands: The Interior Department says it will expand a Prairie Pothole Wetland easement review program with added focus on older North Dakota easements, after a pilot phase gathered landowner input. Harmful Algal Blooms: North Dakota DEQ updates point to low water and low oxygen conditions tied to Goose River discoloration, while the state adds more waterbodies to its harmful algal bloom list. Local Conservation Action: Volunteers planted more than 3,000 trees and native plants along the Red River to stabilize banks and reduce erosion. Wildlife & Outdoor News: North Dakota set a youth pheasant hunting weekend for Oct. 3-4, and the Game and Fish Department highlights ongoing walleye stocking success. Agriculture & Policy: EPA repealed a rule limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants, while a separate move aims to restrict future climate regulation. Workforce & Growth: Gov. Kelly Armstrong created a Department of Workforce Development to streamline programs, as data center expansion discussions continue in northwest counties.
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