AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGreat Salt Lake: The LDS Church pledged $3 million to help remove invasive phragmites, which consume water, crowd out wetlands and threaten bird habitat. Public Lands: The National Parks Conservation Association reports 41 new mining claims in Grand Staircase-Escalante, including claims within the monument’s reduced boundaries that it says are invalid. Colorado River: Arizona’s main canal agency is joining a lawsuit over proposed water cuts, while calls to drain Lake Powell reflect growing conflict over the river’s shrinking supply. Flood Recovery: Recent storms brought dangerous flooding to the Four Corners, with sewage-tainted water and damaged infrastructure affecting communities across the region. Urban Heat: A University of Utah study finds tree shade measurably cools people experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County, offering vital relief during extreme heat.
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