AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoColorado River Update: A federal plan for how states will cut Colorado River water use could be released soon, with the Bureau of Reclamation’s next impact statement seen as a major step—though not a full fix for the river’s decline. Lake Powell Reality Check: Lake Powell keeps dropping, forcing marinas and boat ramps to relocate or close, and leaving recreation access tighter as drought, heat, and long-term overuse bite. Utah Public Health: Utah detected measles in wastewater before confirmed cases, using early warning surveillance to target vaccination outreach where outbreaks are most likely to take hold. Wildfire & Fire Safety: Cache Valley cities tightened personal fireworks rules ahead of Pioneer Day as dry conditions raise brush-fire risk. Flood Damage in Utah: Flash flooding destroyed major sections of SR-153 near Beaver, with UDOT saying repairs could cost several million and timelines likely stretching for years. Utah Infrastructure & Climate Risk: Lightning was confirmed as the cause of the Babylon Fire near Monticello, now largely contained, while crews work to reduce erosion and protect resources after the burn. Great Salt Lake Health: An opinion piece highlights growing health risks tied to a drying Great Salt Lake and dust impacts.
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