AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHarmful Algae Watch: North Dakota DEQ added new harmful algae advisories/warnings, including Lake Darling and Buffalo Lodge Lake, bringing the state total to 17 waterbodies under alerts as Labor Day nears—officials warn not to swim or drink from suspect blue-green algae water and to keep pets and livestock away. Wildlife & Habitat: The North Dakota Game and Fish Department issued 2026 bighorn sheep hunting licenses (one auction, four lottery), noting the herd is at record levels but mature ram availability is down after poor lamb recruitment years. Land & Water Conservation: John Lee and Ellen Njos received the 2026 North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award for decades of grazing and water management that improved soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on their 4,800-acre Coyote Creek Ranch. Infrastructure & Training: Mitchell Technical College dedicated a new underground-focused powerline training facility, expanding hands-on instruction for utilities work. Public Safety: State health officials are tracking rabid bats after multiple cases were found in central Bismarck, urging residents to report bats acting strangely during the day. Cybersecurity: Thomson Reuters disclosed a C-Track court records breach that exposed sensitive personal information in North Dakota and other jurisdictions, with monitoring and credit protection offered to potentially affected people.
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