AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFlood Risk: Flood watches cover much of southern Utah as an atmospheric river and cold front bring heavy rain; officials warn of dangerous runoff in washes, slot canyons and burn-scar areas. San Juan County families are still recovering from recent flooding. Great Salt Lake: The LDS Church is donating $3 million for wetland preservation and phragmites removal, targeting invasive plants that use water flowing toward the lake. Western Water: Arizona’s Central Arizona Project is joining a lawsuit over federal Colorado River plans, as Utah and other basin states face a worsening water crisis. Local Pollution: Utah investigators say a Park City construction contractor discharged at least 518,000 gallons of contaminated water; the company disputes parts of the findings. Wildlife: Biologists and volunteers are replanting native sagebrush and other species on 400 acres burned in Ogden Valley, restoring food and habitat for wildlife. Water Supply: A startup plans drone-based cloud seeding in the Wasatch Back this winter, pending state approval.
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