AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire Smoke Watch: North Dakota DEQ is monitoring smoke from Canadian and Minnesota fires; western ND is mostly “moderate” with smoke aloft, while eastern ND is seeing unhealthy air quality, and officials warn it could linger through the weekend. Water Quality Alert: Hot weather is boosting the risk of dangerous algae blooms; DEQ added Devils Lake to its watch list and issued advisories for Devils Lake and Lake Brekken, urging people to avoid suspected blue-green algae. Fisheries Update: Game and Fish stocked nearly 12 million walleye fingerlings statewide, with big numbers going into Lake Sakakawea and smaller batches across more than 160 waters. Public Input on Mining: DNR is seeking comments on environmental study scoping for the proposed Tamarack mine, a move that will shape what impacts and mitigation are considered. Drinking Water Funding: EPA awarded nearly $9.5 million to North Dakota for drinking water programs targeting PFAS and other emerging contaminants. Wildlife Photo Contest: ND Game and Fish opened its 2026 Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest (entries due Oct. 1) with categories for nongame, game, and plants/insects. Invasive Species Watch: A tree-killing Asian beetle (emerald ash borer) was detected in the EU for the first time, underscoring ongoing spread risks.
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