AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildfire Update: Utah’s Babylon Fire has surged past 100,000 acres and is now the state’s biggest blaze in eight years, as early-season drought and hot, dry, windy conditions keep fuels primed for fast growth. Extreme Heat Watch: An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect for parts of eastern Utah and western valleys, with temperatures near 108 degrees—plus reminders that heat can turn deadly quickly, especially for kids and pets left in cars. Local Water & River Planning: Emery County officials discussed how water rights still apply during firefighting unless the governor declares an emergency, and noted Colorado River negotiations are still stalled as a draft Environmental Impact Statement is expected soon. Utah Wildlife in the Spotlight: Utah DWR is urging hikers to keep distance from mountain goats in high country, and a viral Utah park video shows cottonwood stag beetles emerging in huge numbers—an apparent sign of a healthy local insect population. Energy Grid Push: Western governors, including Utah’s, launched a task force to speed transmission permitting and upgrades to meet growing power demand. Cottonwood Fire Damage: NASA satellite imagery shows extensive burn damage from the Cottonwood Fire near Beaver, including impacts around Eagle Point Ski Resort.
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