AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoColorado River Crunch: Lake Mead hit a historic low, with federal plans moving toward major cutbacks that could sharply reduce deliveries to Arizona and reshape hydropower, recreation, and local economies. Utah Wildfire Update: The Rocky Canyon Fire shrank overnight as winds shifted, with officials reporting about 13,601 acres and 23% containment, while crews prepare for erratic gusts and continued risk. Climate Record: NOAA says July 2026 tied July 2024 as Earth’s hottest July on record, underscoring the heat backdrop that fuels extreme weather. Water Security (Cyber): DEF CON Franklin and the NRWA launched a Water Watch Center to help small community water systems defend against cyberattacks. Built Environment & Tech: Ouster won a UDOT expansion contract to deploy lidar traffic management at 160 more Utah intersections, boosting “digital traffic twin” capabilities. Wildlife & Community: Utah’s Natural History Museum hosted a big BugFest celebrating insects and their role as a sustainable protein. Energy & Data Centers: A Utah data center campus partnership announcement points to more power-hungry growth in Duchesne County.
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