AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEndangered Species Act Rollback: The Trump administration is removing federal protections for critical endangered-species habitat, arguing states can manage wildlife instead—while experts warn most states lack the laws to prevent habitat destruction. Wildfire Smoke Watch: North Dakota DEQ is monitoring smoke from fires in Canada and Minnesota; western ND is mostly “moderate” while eastern ND is seeing unhealthy air. AI + Data Centers Debate: A new North Dakota legislative committee is studying AI regulation, with public comment focused on data-center impacts; Armada also unveiled a mobile modular AI data center at Grand Sky. Water & Fish: ND Game and Fish stocked nearly 12 million walleye fingerlings statewide, and for the first time stocked tiger trout in the Missouri River near Garrison Dam. Local Conservation & Outdoors: The state opened its 2026 Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest, and Fargo’s downtown office redevelopment is moving forward with a property tax incentive. Agriculture Research: Carrington REC opened a Smart Feed Facility to improve livestock ration research using individual animal tracking.
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