AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire & Public Safety: The Iron Fire near Eureka has grown past 13,000 acres and evacuations are underway as dry, windy conditions drive rapid spread. Urban Smoke Risk: The University of Utah issued a campuswide shelter-in-place order as the Bonneville Fire burned near Red Butte Canyon (about 200 acres), with smoke expected to linger and some nearby closures reported. Water & Ecosystems: Utah wildlife officials are investigating dead fish along the Provo River, with experts pointing to carp spawning activity upstream and barriers that can trap fish during seasonal movement. Public Lands Wildlife Policy: The Trump administration is pushing to reopen the door to using previously banned M-44 cyanide bombs on BLM lands, including in Utah, while Utah’s DWR is weighing cougar trapping rules after public concern. Community Action Deadline: A public comment period ends Monday on the Logan River Watershed Draft Plan-EIS, with residents urging protections for the Little Logan River and warning of major drops in flow at River Hollow Park.
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