AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUtah Data Center Fight: Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams says he’s sent Kevin O’Leary a letter demanding the Stratos project shrink 75% (from 40,000 acres to about 10,000), with stronger water protections for the Great Salt Lake, more transparency, and independent scientific review—amid ongoing public anger over water, emissions, and process. Local Politics: In Utah’s 2nd Congressional District GOP debate, Blake Moore and Karianne Lisonbee clashed over the Box Elder hyperscale data center, with Lisonbee saying she’s “not supportive at this point” until key questions are answered. Drought & Water Impacts: Low Great Salt Lake levels have already forced removal of two dozen boats from the marina, raising concerns for more damage as conditions persist. Heat Planning: Weber State research is helping Ogden map urban heat, with summer readings topping 100°F in parts of downtown—guiding comfort and planning for hotter summers. Public Health Watch: A potential Super El Niño could raise hantavirus risk indirectly by boosting rodent populations after wetter conditions. Wildlife & Land Use: A Colorado elk herd migration area near Dinosaur National Monument is slated for a major oil-and-gas lease sale, putting dark-sky tourism and wildlife habitat in the spotlight.
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