AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStorm and Flood Risk: An atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain to southern Utah and mountain snow, with flood watches in place and flash-flood risk heightened after recent flooding in San Juan County. Colorado River: Rain lifted Lake Powell about 14 feet above its record low, but the reservoir’s future remains contentious as Arizona joins a lawsuit over federal river policy and debate over Glen Canyon Dam intensifies. Great Salt Lake: The LDS Church pledged $3 million for wetland protection and phragmites removal, an effort to curb invasive plants that consume water. Wildlife and Recovery: Biologists and volunteers are restoring Ogden Valley habitat after a summer wildfire, while researchers warn Utah moose face growing pressures from climate change, parasites and recreation. Energy and Emissions: A report says emissions from a proposed data center near the Utah-Idaho border could harm public health; the developer disputes the findings. Weather Policy: A startup plans drone-based cloud seeding in the Wasatch Back this winter, raising fresh questions about how Utah manages its water supply.
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