AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAir Quality Research: A multi-university team just flew over the Salt Lake Valley to study how ozone forms and how local geography drives poor air quality, with results meant to inform Utah’s ozone implementation plan. Infrastructure Watch: St. George says its main wastewater pipeline is nearing capacity and is planning a $40 million upgrade—replacing more than 20,000 feet of aging sewer line to keep pace with growth. Energy & Climate Tech: Wyoming has hired Utah-based Energy Strategies to map long-term electricity transmission needs as data centers and demand rise, aiming to spot delivery constraints before they become bottlenecks. Wildlife & Invasive Species: Utah’s monitoring ramped up after zebra mussel DNA was detected in the Colorado River, as officials step up inspections to slow further spread. Research Funding: The University of Wyoming received a $14.8M NSF grant to operate and maintain a King Air atmospheric research aircraft, supporting ongoing air-quality and weather-related studies. Local Environment Community: Utah Native plant-focused programming is highlighted at Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter, with an “Ephemeral” exhibit celebrating Utah’s native plants and their ecological role.
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