AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTheodore Roosevelt Library in Medora: President Donald Trump dedicated the new $450M Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, presenting Roosevelt’s Medal of Honor as a new artifact and praising the conservation legacy—while conservation groups say the Trump-Burgum administration is undermining it. Public Lands Push: A North Dakota Public Lands Coalition projected pro-public-lands messaging in Utah timed with the library opening and Western Governors’ meeting, underscoring ongoing fights over land stewardship. Grid & Transmission: Gov. Joe Lombardo joined a 10-state Western agreement to speed transmission permitting and expand the regional electric grid, aiming to improve reliability without weakening environmental protections. North Dakota Water Safety: ND DEQ warned that harmful algae were found in three lakes—Lake Darling, Bowman-Haley Dam, and South Golden Lake—raising risks for people and animals. Wildlife Watch: North Dakota’s spring breeding duck survey shows duck numbers down nearly 30% and below the long-term average for the first time in 33 years, with wetland habitat also reported well below average. Recycling & Industry: Continental Battery Systems highlighted a program to keep used batteries out of landfills through reuse, reconditioning, and recycling. Rural Health Tech Grants: ND HHS opened funding to help rural providers enhance electronic medical records to improve care coordination and outcomes.
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