AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFlooding and Hazards: Repeated storms have pushed Southern Utah rivers toward flood stage, flooded roads and damaged homes in San Juan County. The North Fork of the Virgin River hit 2,000 cubic feet per second—10 times Zion’s Narrows closure threshold—and rockfalls forced closures along State Route 9. Great Salt Lake: Environmental advocates warn Amendment B could make citizen-led funding measures harder to pass by raising the threshold for initiatives affecting state revenue to 60%. Data Centers: A Utah poll found 75.8% of respondents oppose or strongly oppose more data centers in the state, with support stronger when projects use renewable energy. Pollution Cleanup: University of Utah researchers report a method to destroy PFAS in contaminated water under relatively mild conditions, aiming to prevent cleanup from shifting the chemicals into another waste stream. Growth and Open Space: Eastern Summit County residents are organizing against large-scale Browns Canyon development, citing concerns over farmland, wildlife habitat, water and rural landscapes.
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