AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUND–DOE Deal: UND’s Energy & Environmental Research Center just locked in a new $25 million, five-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy, keeping projects like Crack the Code 2.0 moving and extending support for Bakken enhanced oil recovery research. First Amendment Tension: A North Dakota media leader warned that dissent is facing growing suppression, with concerns about retaliation and pressure on free press. Standing Rock Anniversary: Organizers are lining up a Sept. 16–18 festival on the Standing Rock Reservation for the 10th anniversary of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, with major celebrity and music guests. Black Hills Drilling Fight: Nine tribes sued to stop exploratory graphite drilling near a sacred ceremonial meadow in the Black Hills, arguing the process didn’t properly consult tribes. Oil & Water Watch: North Dakota reported a record high number of active oil wells while DEQ reminded residents to watch for blue-green algae as warmer weather ramps up.
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