AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBLM Leadership Confirmed: The U.S. Senate confirmed Steve Pearce as head of the Bureau of Land Management, 46-43, with Democrats and two independents voting no over his past support for selling public lands—an issue that hits the West hardest. Western Water Pressure: Colorado River Basin communities and groups are asking Congress for $2 billion to respond to worsening drought impacts, from watershed protection to keeping water in the river. Utah Data Center Backlash: Utah’s hyperscale “Stratos” plan is again in the spotlight, with scientists warning its power demand and waste heat could shift local conditions and stress the Great Salt Lake ecosystem; the project has also faced criticism over limited public input. Local Tech & Utilities: Salt Lake City selected Systems & Software to modernize utility billing and field operations, while a separate report from Texas shows how smart-meter billing changes can trigger public outrage. Utah Wildlife Update: A great horned owl covered in concrete was successfully released after feather-repair surgery in Kanab.
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