AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater Quality Watch: North Dakota DEQ added harmful algal bloom advisories for Clear Lake, Antelope Lake, and Patterson Lake, pushing active HAB alerts to 15 waterbodies statewide, with guidance to avoid contact and check conditions before heading out. Northern Lights: NOAA forecasts aurora chances across the northern U.S., including North Dakota, with a Friday night Kp index of five and possible stronger viewing in the right areas. Outdoor & Wildlife: The 2026 North Dakota hunting calendar is underway, with early Canada goose seasons already open and more fall openings rolling in through September and October. Data Centers & Local Rules: Morton County is moving a revised data center ordinance forward after a planning vote, while statewide tracking shows 26 facilities and thousands of megawatts in the pipeline—raising ongoing community questions about impacts. Agriculture Tech: Thales and Kelly Hills are expanding beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone services for Kansas farms, building on North Dakota’s role in FAA-approved drone operations. Public Access: NWTF and Pheasants Forever helped open 10,515 acres of new public hunting access across the Dakotas through the PATH program.
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