AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMonuments Under Fire: President Trump signed new orders shrinking Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments again, cutting them to about 121,000 and 182,000 acres—far smaller than their earlier boundaries—while supporters say it’s “right-sizing” and opponents warn it opens culturally sacred and resource-rich land to development. Heat and Risk: A record-breaking heat wave pushed Salt Lake City to 109°F and contributed to flight diversions, while extreme heat and wildfire conditions spread across the West and Southwest, raising concerns for air quality, health, and fire danger. Wildlife Safety: A Utah wildlife expert broke down what can go wrong in bison encounters after a Yellowstone bison attack, noting how quickly behavior can escalate during breeding season. Storm Impacts: Gusty thunderstorms toppled power poles in Cedar City, briefly knocking out power for about 2,000 customers. Local Wildlife Guidance: Utah’s wildlife agency shared safety tips for mountain goat encounters as summer recreation ramps up.
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