Great Salt Lake Wetlands Deal: Salt Lake City is seeking to sell over 950 acres near the airport to the Utah Department of Natural Resources, with a conservation easement to protect wetlands from future development. Agriculture Relief: Facing a tough drought and wildfire year, Utah’s agriculture department is cutting interest on existing ag loans to 0% for one year starting Nov. 1, with options to defer payments up to 12 months. Water & Wastewater Growth Pressure: St. George says its main wastewater pipeline is within 5% of capacity and plans a $40 million expansion to replace more than 20,000 feet of pipe for four Washington County communities. Wildlife & Human Conflict: Utah DWR links record black bear incidents and more home break-ins to drought-driven loss of berries and acorns, pushing bears toward residential areas. Air Quality Research: Researchers just wrapped a Salt Lake City summer ozone study to help inform Utah’s ozone plan and explain how valley geography drives pollution. Public Lands Funding Blocked: A report says the Trump administration blocked 130+ national park projects, putting at least $25 million on hold, including habitat and wildfire work. Nuclear Waste Debate: West Virginia joined the DOE’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus race, spotlighting spent fuel handling as the key issue.