AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildfire policy: Utah Sen. John Curtis helped push a Senate wildfire emissions bill through by unanimous consent, aiming to make prescribed burns easier to defend under Clean Air Act rules so states aren’t penalized for using controlled fire to prevent bigger blazes. Water and storms: Hurricane Polo’s remnants are driving more heavy rain and flood risk across the U.S. Southwest, including evacuations in New Mexico over fears of dam failure and flash-flood warnings for low-lying areas. Utah weather impacts: El Niño is keeping Utah’s storm season active, with Southern Utah still under flash-flood watches and reports of flooding along the Virgin River. Geothermal push: The DOE selected Ormat projects for up to about $35 million—$9.7 million for Utah’s Cove Fort and up to $25 million for Nevada—supporting drilling, testing, and subsurface work. Transit planning: Utah Transit Authority opened public comment on a partial 2027 budget (through Oct. 26), including potential Ogden-area service upgrades and a stated focus on sustainable funding. Great Salt Lake: A new report highlights how low Great Salt Lake levels are affecting shorebirds, underscoring the stakes for migratory habitat.
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